4 Tips To Help You Learn Piano

Posted on 8 October 2020

If you want to learn the piano, you are going to have to make sure you are willing to put in the time to learn the craft. Tip #1: Take Time to Warm Up It is important to understand learning piano is a physical activity. As a physical activity, you are going to need to take the time to warm up before you really get into your lessons. That is why it is important, no matter how long you have been playing, to take the time to engage in warm-up activities. [Read More]

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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