Buying Guide: The Pros And Cons Of Digital Pianos

Posted on 18 June 2020

Buying a piano is a fantastic way to foster the arts in your own home. Learning to play the piano has physical benefits: it sharpens your motor skills and dexterity and also improves your hand-eye coordination. But it also provides mental benefits by helping to relieve stress and enhance your concentration. Buying a piano, however, is an investment. A digital piano or keyboard is one option that first-time piano buyers often consider over acoustic pianos because they are often more cost-effective. [Read More]

Add An Upbeat Twist To Family Cleaning Sessions

Posted on 1 April 2020

If getting your spouse and children motivated to tidy up the house over the weekend is becoming more of a chore than the actual task at hand, playing some upbeat family music can help. Purchase a couple of albums that feature silly songs about animals or that contain fast-paced instrumental solos that are all intertwined to create some energetic and inspirational songs. Review The Music And Create A Playlist Some upbeat songs may coincide with specific cleaning tasks better than others. [Read More]

Different Types Of Pianos: Which Will You Learn To Play?

Posted on 10 January 2020

The pianoforte is a word that means, basically, a piano. The longer version of the word is the original Italian, describing a seventeenth-century instrument having both soft (piano) and loud (forte) sounds. This percussion instrument has come a long way and is now a staple in most American homes. However, you might not know that there are different types of pianos for sale and that each of these has some unique features to it. [Read More]

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Fighting Depression: Music as Therapy

During a rough period in my life, my doctor diagnosed me with depression. Along with taking an anti-depressant, I took the advice of a good friend and made some lifestyle changes. Along with eating better and getting more exercise, I also started listening to music more often. I didn't limit myself to one genre. Depending on how I felt, I would listen to everything from folk to rock to hip-hop. There was even a little classical and some jazz thrown in for good measure. Little by little, the music helped me move outside my depression and capture a few moments of truly enjoying myself. Did music cure my depression? No, but it certainly helped. If you are going through a rough time and feel that you are facing more than a case of the blues, let's talk. What worked for me could work for you too.

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