Elizabeth C. Axford has had over 3,000 usages of her tracks in films, TV shows, commercials, bumpers, promos, videos, and new media projects including The Chosen One starring Rob Schneider and Steve Buscemi, Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawings, The Sacred Bee, and other Indie films. Her tracks have been heard during multiple episodes of 525+ TV programs including new episodes, syndicated reruns, and movies shown on TV on 50 networks. Liz's music can also be heard on CDs, digital compilations, websites, video games, apps, ringtones, greeting cards, and gift bags.
Elizabeth C. Axford is an active member of several different music organizations. She has voted on and attended The Grammys since 2000 and numerous industry events in LA, Nashville, and Miami since 1989. During her 20-year tenure as NSAI Regional Workshop Coordinator in Miami and San Diego, Liz was responsible for over 300 monthly workshops, songwriter showcases, and special events. She has received service awards from NSAI and other songwriting awards.
Liz has an M. A. in Music from SDSU and a B. A. in Music from the University of Illinois. She currently facilitates music and arts courses for the University of Phoenix online. During her 35 years of teaching studio piano and voice, she has held numerous recitals with her students. Her teaching studio received the Best of Del Mar award ten years in a row for 2008-2017. Liz is the author of Traditional World Music Influences in Contemporary Solo Piano Literature, Song Sheets to Software - A Guide to Print Music, Software, Instructional Media, and Web Sites for Musicians, and Music Apps for Musicians and Music Teachers, published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Well-known traditional Christian hymn arranged for organ; perfect for church services, memorials, tributes, remembrances, funerals, and those in 12-step recovery programs; spiritual track can be used for a touching scene in a film or TV project; pure organ sound; familiar tune. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Uplifting Prelude by Baroque Era German composer J. S. Bach; piano solo instrumental; perfect for an inspirational moment in a film, TV, or video project; romantic, charming, inspired piece originally written for harpsichord; Baroque keyboard ornamentation. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music, Johann Sebastian Bach
The Écossaise in E flat major, WoO 86, was one of Beethoven's last works for piano; 2/4 meter, medium fast tempo with a marked left-hand staccato rhythm; a single line melody with accompaniment; harmony mainly alternates between the tonic and the dominant; uplifting, joyful, simple tune. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
Quick tempo, lively, classical piano solo instrumental composed by Beethoven; charming, light, elegant background music; Sonatina in F - 1st mmt - Allegro; public domain. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
Quick tempo, lively, classical piano solo instrumental composed by Beethoven; charming, light, elegant background music; Sonatina in F - 2nd mmt - Rondo; public domain. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
Hectic, fast, intense Arabesque in a minor from Op. 100, a set of twenty-five studies, by German Romantic Era composer and pianist Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller; he is best known today for his etudes and other works for piano students; great for a comical or chase scene in film or TV. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Descriptive solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era German composer and pianist Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller; No. 7 from the popular Op. 100 set of 25 studies; common time, Allegro Vivace in G Major; evokes the sound of a rippling stream; great background music for a film, TV, or video project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Fast, intense solo piano instrumental by Classical Era German composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, a son of J. S. Bach; perfect for a 30-second fast, intense, dramatic scene in a film, TV, or video project with its quick 16th-note triplets in common time and left hand staccato notes; 18th century. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Fast, intense solo piano instrumental by Classical Era German composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, a son of J. S. Bach; perfect for an intense, dramatic, emotional scene in a film, TV, or video project with its quick arpeggios and fast, running sixteenth notes; c minor, 4/4 time; 18th century. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Quick tempo, 3/4 meter waltz by classical Italian composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer Muzio Clementi; contrasting dynamic sections; fun, delightful piece perfect for a happy, lighthearted scene in a film or TV project; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Baroque keyboard piece by French composer Francois Couperin who served as organist of the King at Versailles; happy, light hearted piano solo instrumental; great for a happy, joyous scene in a film or TV project; one of many works written by Couperin for harpsichord. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Fast, fun piano solo instrumental by French Romantic Era pianist, composer, and pedagogue Felix Le Couppey; great for a fast, animated chase scene such as animals chasing one another in a video game or film or TV project; great comical 30 second commercial or radio ad background music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Medium fast tempo, short, happy, light piano solo instrumental by Austrian pianist, composer, and teacher Carl Czerny; great for a happy scene in film/TV or a radio ad; remembered for his books of études for piano; taught Franz Liszt; maintained a relationship with Beethoven throughout his life. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Regal, uplifting Fanfare Minuet by English composer William Duncombe; triumphal, epic theme perfect for a celebratory, victorious, or patriotic scene in a film or TV project or video game; ABA form with contrasting, softer B section; solo piano instrumental; early music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
Medium fast, fun Etude by Romantic Era French composer Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy from Op. 176, for which he is best known; great background music for a frolicking or galloping scene in a film or TV project or commercial or radio ad; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
By Rimsky-Korsakov, a Russian composer and a member of the group of composers known as "The Five"; piano transcription of the orchestral interlude written for his opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan"; Vivace, 2/4 meter, descriptive solo piano piece depicting the "speed and buzz" of a bee in flight. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nautical, seafaring, march-like solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg; Op. 68, No. 1 from Lyric Pieces, 66 short solo piano pieces published in 10 volumes from 1867 to 1901; Allegro vivace e marcato in C Major, 2/2; great background music for a water-related scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music, Edvard Grieg
Beautiful, haunting melody depicting a Little Flower by Romantic Era German composer Cornelius Gurlitt; contrasting ABA sections in major and minor keys; 3/4 meter, medium fast tempo; great background music for a sensitive, sensual scene in a film or TV project; emotional melody with surprises. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Light, playful banter for solo piano by German composer Cornelius Gurlitt; great for a tender, playful moment in a film or TV project or scene with a young child; also depicts animals such as kittens or insects such as butterflies chasing one another; great background music for a sunrise or flower. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Pleasant, stately, heartwarming morning greeting by Romantic Era German composer Cornelius Gurlitt; great for a charming morning scene in a sunlit garden or breakfast nook in a film or TV project; medium tempo, light and airy solo piano instrumental; good for a 30-second romantic scene/interlude. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Beautiful, peaceful, somber Prayer for solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era German composer Cornelius Gurlitt; great for a church scene or a quiet religious ceremony in a film or TV project; homophonic, chordal texture; emotional, medium slow tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Somber Saraband by Baroque Era German-English composer G. F. Handel; perfect for a sad, sorrowful, touching scene in a film, TV, or video project; evokes a feeling of loss, longing, or defeat; beautiful piano solo instrumental originally written for harpsichord; medium slow tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music, George Frideric Handel
Heartwarming, positive, uplifting track; electronic/synth/keyboard instrumentation mixed with real guitars and drums; great for a dance scene in a club, bar, dance hall, dance floor, or reception room; also works as great background music for an urban driving scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Fast, quick solo piano instrumental in G Major by Classical Era Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn; allegro tempo, con moto; 3/8 meter with lots of 16th and staccato notes make this a lively, energetic piece; great for a happy, joyful 30-second scene in a film, TV, commercial, or video project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music, Franz Joseph Haydn
Fun, whimsical solo piano instrumental in F Major by Classical Era Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn; fast, allegro tempo, 2/4 meter with lots of staccato notes make this a lively, energetic piece; great for a happy, elated scene in a film, TV, commercial, or video project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music, Franz Joseph Haydn
Short, happy, delightful medium fast German Dance in C Major by Classical Era composer Franz Joseph Haydn; 3/4 meter, lighthearted; great for a fun, flirtatious scene or royal court ballroom dance scene in a film or TV project; piano solo instrumental; happy, elated, joyful music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music, Franz Joseph Haydn
Great electronic background music for a dance club, night club, urban scene, or city setting; "feel good" pop/dance music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Calm, peaceful Baroque keyboard piece by German composer Johann Philipp Krieger in a minor; great for a quiet, contemplative moment or scene in a film or TV project; evokes a mellow mood; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Dreamy, ethereal, beautiful Prelude in G Major by Johann Kuhnau, a German composer, organist, and harpsichordist in the Baroque Era; perfect for a touching, poignant scene in a film, TV, or video project; dramatic right hand arpeggios and dynamic contrast at a medium fast tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Bourlesq by Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father; this piece is from The Nannerl Notenbuch, where many of Wolfgang's first compositions were also found; happy, joyful, lighthearted piece appropriate for a royal court dance scene; great background music for depicting a cheerful mood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Short, ABA form minuet by Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father, born in Augsburg, Germany in 1719; this piece is from The Nannerl Notenbuch, where many of Wolfgang's first compositions were also found; playful, whimsical piano solo instrumental with a contrasting B section. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Sentimental, ballad-like instrumental perfect for a reflective moment in a film, TV, or video project; evokes a sense of coming home, a long journey, or missing someone; layered synth sounds with a delicate piano touch. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Medium slow, somber solo piano instrumental in e minor by Romantic Era Russian Jewish composer, pianist, and professor of music Samuil Moiseevich Maykapar, an author of outstanding piano practice pieces that became international grand classics; from Birulki, Op.28; evokes a contemplative mood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Medium fast, playful solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Russian Jewish composer, pianist, and professor of music Samuil Moiseevich Maykapar; from Birulki, Op.28; suggests a fun, frolicking moment in a film, TV, or video project, especially one with children or animals chasing one another. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Medium tempo country instrumental with a melancholy tone; authentic country instrumentation with Nashville players; piano, guitar, drums, bass; great background music for a sad, disappointed, unrequited love, or emotional scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Quick tempo dance for solo piano by German Classical Era composer Christian Gottlob Neefe; Neefe started composing at the age of 12, and wrote mostly operas; he later became court organist in Bonn and was a teacher of Ludwig van Beethoven; great for a 30 second commercial spot; repeated motif. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Positive, uplifting, country style instrumental featuring guitar, bass, piano, and drums by authentic Nashville players; great background music for TV, film, infomercial, radio, etc.; forward motion, moving along feeling. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Dramatic piano solo instrumental by Austrian-born French composer of the Classical Era Ignaz Joseph Pleyel; he was the 24th of 38 children!; this medium tempo piano piece works well as an "entrance piece" as the title suggests; contrasting dynamic sections; repeated rhythmic motive; contemplative. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Baroque keyboard piece by French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau; happy, light, medium fast minuet; great for a king or queen's court ballroom scene from the style period; also great for film/TV background music depicting a joyous occasion; public domain piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Descriptive, characteristic solo piano instrumental by late Romantic Era Russian composer and pianist Vladimir Ivanovich Rebikov; this piece melodically and rhythmically depicts a clown dancing with its uptempo, jumpy melody and staccato notes; great for a circus or carnival scene in film or TV. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Emotional, poignant, instrumental track featuring Nashville players; electric piano, synth sounds, guitar, bass, and drums; great for a touching emotional scene in a film or TV drama; dramatic soundtrack music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Medium tempo, charming, solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Austrian composer Franz Schubert; great for a tender, innocent, delicate moment in a film or TV project or a short commercial or radio ad; Ecossaise in C Major; contrasting sections. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music, Franz Schubert
Beautiful, calm, serene melody composed in 1848 by Romantic Era German composer, aesthete, and influential music critic Robert Schumann; "Melody" is the first piece in Album for the Young, Op. 68, a collection of 43 short works composed for his daughters, to be played by children or beginners. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music, Robert Schumann
Romantic Era descriptive piano solo in F major by German composer Robert Schumann; medium slow tempo, common time, chordal, homophonic texture; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 41); dedicated to Niels Gade - the first 4 melody notes are G-A-D-E; for a somber scene in a film/TV/video project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music, Robert Schumann
Somber, solemn solo piano instrumental by German Classical Era pianist and composer Daniel Steibelt; great for a sad, touching moment or scene in a film or TV project; 18th Century piano composition; medium slow tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Evocative, chromatic, piano solo instrumental with ragtime rhythms ala a modern Scott Joplin; soundtrack, background, multi-use. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Fun, whimsical, playful, quick solo classical piano piece by German composer, organist, and music professor Daniel Gottlob Turk; great for a fun, lighthearted moment in a film or TV project; 18th century piano composition from Turk's well-respected Klavierschule, a teaching guide for the keyboard. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Medium tempo solo piano instrumental imitating the sound and echo of hunting horns by German composer, organist, and music professor Daniel Gottlob Turk; great for an "off to war" or hunting scene in a film or TV project; 18th century piano composition from Turk's well-respected Klavierschule. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
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