Elliot's Mobile Music
Song library
Use the song bank as a reusable planning source: filter by instrument, lesson type, and level, then choose pieces that suit the learner quickly.
Bruno Mars
Count on Me
steady pulse, kind phrasing, and four-chord confidence
Focus skills
chord changes, singing together, keeping time
Best for
1:1 Lesson, Small Group
Arrangement tip
Keep the strum to downstrokes first, then add a gentle upstroke on beat four.
Bob Marley
Three Little Birds
relaxed rhythm and easy singable phrasing
Focus skills
steady strumming, ensemble entries, call and response
Best for
1:1 Lesson, Small Group, School Band
Arrangement tip
Let percussion hold the pulse while chords stay sparse.
George Ezra
Shotgun
four-chord pop, groove locking, and performance energy
Focus skills
rhythm accuracy, smooth changes, group coordination
Best for
Small Group, School Band
Arrangement tip
Put bass and kick drum together on beat one to tighten the groove.
The White Stripes
Seven Nation Army
memorable riff work and confident repetition
Focus skills
riff control, ensemble pulse, simple dynamics
Best for
1:1 Lesson, Small Group, School Band
Arrangement tip
Give beginners the riff on one note first, then expand to the full pattern.
Imagine Dragons
Believer
big dynamics, rhythm precision, and ensemble confidence
Focus skills
dynamic contrast, ensemble roles, drum pattern control
Best for
Small Group, School Band
Arrangement tip
Build the chorus one layer at a time so everyone hears their role.
American Authors
Best Day of My Life
feel-good band playing and punchy hooks
Focus skills
hook playing, chorus teamwork, tempo consistency
Best for
Small Group, School Band
Arrangement tip
Assign one player the hook while others simplify chords.
EMM Originals
12 Bar Jam
easy jamming, turn-taking, and improvisation
Focus skills
turn-taking, blues structure, improvising safely
Best for
1:1 Lesson, Small Group, School Band, Make a Song
Arrangement tip
Give each player a two-bar solo window for quick wins.
EMM Writing Prompt
Hook Builder
lyric prompts, melody loops, and original song structure
Focus skills
lyric writing, melody making, song structure
Best for
Make a Song, 1:1 Lesson, Small Group
Arrangement tip
Start with a spoken rhythm before pitching the melody.