As parent, I too understand that today’s children have so many different activities that take up their time and it is not easy to decide which fun activity your child should take up next. If you are still undecided if your child should take up playing a musical instrument like the piano, then the following benefits will certainly go a long way to convince you.

Improves Your Child’s Academic Skills

It is a fact that math and music are closely intertwined. If your child can understand rhythm, scales, and beat, he or she will also learn to create functions, recognize patterns, and learn how to divide. Music will help your child’s brain better understand other areas of math as well. As your child gets older, he will learn to recite songs and call on his short-term memory, as well as his long-term memory in the end. When a child learns to play the piano, as well as other musical instruments, he is furthermore introduced to the basics of physics.

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I encourage my children to provide my grandkids with the gift of music. This means, they should consider sending their children to a music school to start learning to play piano. Learning to play piano or any musical instruments will enrich an individual’s life in numerous ways.

When I meet people who want to learn this exotic instrument, I often list the many benefits of playing it. Some of the advantages include the enhancement of hand-eye coordination, developing discipline, stimulating the brain, enhancing self-confidence, and constructing a skill that brings happiness to the player and his guests.

Did you know that a 6-year-old who receive piano lessons has better motor skills and more brain growth compared to their peers in the same age group? This is a proven study that was carried out by numerous researchers all over the world. Therefore, if you are considering piano lessons for your kids, it is advisable to start them off at a very young age.

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When I was a child, all my heart desired was a piano. I loved to sing in the choir and longed to accompany myself at home. The year I turned 10, my parents bought me the best little upright they could afford and I taught myself to pick out the simple tunes in the included song book, even making up a few of my own. I swore I would one day take proper lessons.

Many years later I purchased my own baby grand and took those long-desired-for instructions. If you’ve also dreamed of owning a piano, here are some things to keep in mind before purchasing.

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For many of us, music embodies a fundamental part of our daily life. Music is there to fortify my determination when I do not feel like going for a run or to the gym. After a tiring day, music is always there to soothe me. Music is also there to help people cope with their breakups, and in actual fact, music can even bring down those walls that you have put up with care for so many years.

However, the benefits of music do not stop there. Learning to play piano has just as many advantages as listening to music. Listening to your favorite songs has valuable effects on your body, but learning to play piano has amazing effects on your body, mind, and soul.

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Electronic music instruments have come a long way in the last 20 years and nowhere is this change more apparent than digital pianos. Options for digital pianos are varied and the sound from each has a unique tone. The following are a few of the better options for a digital piano.

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Playing the piano can boost one’s confidence, which is why many parents send their kids to a music school to learn to play the instrument at an early age. Here are ways how playing the piano can boost confidence in other areas of your life:

During Piano Lessons

Some people feel shy or intimidated when the piano teacher is watching them. During piano lessons, piano teachers often look at their students’ demeanor. They will notice everything about you – your body movement, facial expressions, the nimbleness of your fingers, and even every time you bat your eyelids.

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Grand pianos are temperamental musical instruments – subject to variations in humidity and heat. Placing them in less-than-ideal surroundings that are extremely damp, hot, cold, or merely unprotected can lead to unfailing tuning issues and maintenance expenditure down the road. Before you buy a grand piano, ensure that you have sufficient space to accommodate it.

Make Sure Things are Under Control

The temperature in your house or the room where you place the grand piano has an intense effect on the delicate elements that make up the musical instrument. High humidity will contribute to rust on the piano strings and tuning pins, and at the same time, distort the soundboard.

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It is very common for my customers to ask me when the best time is to buy a used Yamaha piano. My answer is any time is the best time. However, as with any huge purchase, it is imperative that you conduct as much research as possible to ensure that you buy a reliable used unit. Below are some useful tips you can use to buy a used Yamaha piano.

Conduct Research on Various Piano Dealers in the Area

Before you browse any piano, you may want to research on the various piano dealerships in your area. Find out which dealerships has a wide variety of musical instruments.

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Even if your ear doesn’t extent to the rare gift of perfect pitch, you’re probably aware when your piano is slipping out of tune, particularly at the changing of the seasons.  Like us, pianos need a bit of maintenance from time to time, and it’s worth noting on the calendar when to call the piano tuner whether you think it needs it or not, especially as it is likely to spoil your enjoyment of playing.

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