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A recent study, reviewed by online service Faculty of 1000 Biology and Medicine, concluded that “practicing a musical instrument connects and develops the motor systems of the brain, refining the entire neurological system in ways that can’t be done through any other activity.”  Imagine that!  Learning to play the piano can help your brain think better!

Many studies through the years have found similar data, that playing a musical instrument helps you in so many ways, including using your brain.  Dr. Richard Haier, a University of California Irvine professor of pediatric neurology, said, “In some ways, the brain is like a muscle.” Well, you know what happens when you go to the gym and work out.  Your muscles get stronger and work better, and you can do more.  Your brain needs a workout too.  Have you exercised your mind today?  Practice the piano!

Thank you for visiting us at www.thePianoOutletCo.com, your source for new and good used acoustic upright and grand pianos, new digital pianos, and piano benches for sale in Oxnard (and greater Southern California), Nipomo (and the Central Coast), and throughout San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and beyond!

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It’s been almost a month since our last post and the summer is in full swing!  We’ve been busy selling pianos at both stores and pursuing a new business venture.

Our Kurzweil products continue to be good sellers.  The new Kurzweil MP10 digital piano has so many great sounds and lots of popular features.  We also have two earlier Kurzweil models – the Mark Pro TWOi and Mark Pro THREEi – with the same Kurzweil quality.  If you’re not familiar with Kurzweil, come in and check out the great sounds and feel of their digital pianos.

http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/ProductList.php?cat=15#mp_series

 

 

 

At the moment, Los Angeles is bracing for what’s being called “Carmageddon,” the closing of 10 miles of the 405 Freeway over this coming weekend, July 16-17.  (The Los Angeles Times has an interesting article about the history of the 405:  http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-405-history-20110714,0,633354.story).  Luckily, we’re up in Ventura County and shouldn’t be affected too much by the closure.  If you’re in Los Angeles County and want to head away from the 405 closure mess, come on up to the beaches in Ventura County.  Stop by and shop for a piano on your way!

Whatever you do this weekend and this summer, please support music and the arts!  Remember, learning to play an instrument, especially piano, is good for your brain!

Thank you for visiting us at www.thePianoOutletCo.com, your source for new and good used pianos for sale in Oxnard and Nipomo, and throughout San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and beyond!

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We received a few photos from last week’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted by the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce, at our Nipomo Piano Outlet location.

Store Manager Ric Overton is all smiles as he gets ready to cut the ribbon.

The scissors do work – the ribbon is cut!

After the ceremony, one of the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce members had some fun with this beautiful 7’4″ Bechstein grand!

If you’re up in the Central Coast region, stop into our store – 485 N. Frontage Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444 – just off the 101 Freeway at the Tefft St. exit, two blocks north of the swap meet.  Ric would love to show your own inventory.  Phone:  (805) 929-8901.

Thank you for visiting us at www.thePianoOutletCo.com, your source for new and good used pianos for sale in Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Nipomo, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, the Central Coast region, throughout San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and beyond!

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There have been many studies over the years about the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument such as piano, including having better ability to focus, improved memory, better discipline and creativity.

A new study, published in Neuropsychology, seems to indicate that the benefits of childhood music lessons last for many years.  In this study, reviewed online at http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=143536 (among other places), researchers found that in a group of 70 adults, of ages 60-83, the ones that were musicians (those with at least a decade of music experience), had much higher scores on memory tests, including the ability to process information (organize, plan, manage time) and adapt to new information.  About half of the musicians in the study were pianists.

There’s no time like the present to get your children started on piano lessons. And remember that it’s never too late to learn!

Thank you for visiting us at www.thePianoOutletCo.com, your source for new and good used pianos for sale in Southern California and the Central Coast, and throughout San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and beyond!  Looking for a piano in Montecito or in Santa Barbara? Come on in.  Shopping for a piano in Santa Maria or Paso Robles?  Come on in.  Searching for a piano in Los Angeles, Westlake Village, Agoura, Camarillo, Oxnard, or Ventura?  Come on in.