Feature: Why a piano is the gift that keeps on giving!

Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Something fun yet educational? A present that can benefit body and mind, AND that works for all ages? Sounds like a pretty tall order, but actually the solution is easy – a piano! Wondering why a piano makes such a great gift? Let’s take a look…

Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Something fun yet educational? A present that can benefit body and mind, AND that works for all ages?

Sounds like a pretty tall order, but actually the solution is easy – a piano!

Wondering why a piano makes such a great gift? Let’s take a look…

A gift for all

Trying to think of a gift to cover all the generations and work for pre-schoolers, teenagers and even the grandparents? Playing the piano has no age restrictions and is a skill that can be developed at any age, making this a great gift for everyone to enjoy.

Encourage family time

Beethoven, John Lennon or everyone’s favourite pop princess Taylor Swift, music from every era and genre can be enjoyed on a piano, helping families to find common ground and find pleasure in playing and performing together.

Kick-start a new hobby

January is the ideal time to take up a new hobby, and what could be better than gifting the means to learn a new skill?

Boost mental health

The feel-good factor of music should never be underestimated. Playing the piano can help to lower stress levels and reduce anxiety and relieve depression.

Improve posture

The ideal position to play the piano is with a straight back and relaxed shoulders. And guess what? It’s also a great position to adopt whenever you’re sat – including at your office desk or at the dinner table. So by developing good playing habits, you can also encourage good posture.

Refine motor skills

Playing the piano can develop dexterity in young children and maintain flexibility and hand mobility in older players.

Enhance the CV

Adding another skill to the CV can help to open doors. Whether it’s applying to college or university, or for that dream job, being able to evidence different skills and interests and showcase a rounded personality, is a great way to gain an edge over rival candidates.

Make a style statement

People on the present list who you already know won’t be thrilled by the idea of playing?  Well, of course, they can enjoy listening to others, but the added bonus of a piano is that even when not in use they look great and make a style statement in any home. What’s not to love about that?

Long-lasting

Properly cared for, a piano can last a lifetime – meaning it could be passed down through the generations.

A present that ticks off all the gifting needs in one go and that will continue to provide enjoyment for many years to come – if that’s not true value for money, we don’t know what is!

Invest in the perfect gift

Whether you’re looking for a new piano or you’d prefer to buy second-hand, renowned piano dealers – Richard Lawson Pianos – offer a fantastic range of competitively priced instruments, guaranteed to be a sure-fire hit this Christmas.

Everyone loves the reassurance of a good returns policy, especially in December, so it’s good to know all their pianos come with an impressive 30-day trial period – regardless of the time of year you buy.

Alternatively, if you’re worried about committing finances before piano playing has been properly tried and tested, why not consider piano hire?

With gifting this successful, Santa can put his feet up.