Parents and grandparents around the world reminisce about the family piano that adorned their childhood homes. In the piano’s absence, the modern family unit often spends time at home around a couch and a television. By adding a classic keyboard or piano to the living space, you’ll find yourself more deeply connecting with loved ones, enjoying the learning process, and creating memories to treasure forever.
The Key to a Tight-Knit Family
Why consume when you can create? While it can be nice to wind down at night with a TV show or movie, time spent with family around the piano yields much more. Parents who learned the instrument when they were young can pass the knowledge down to their kids. Even if a parent never took piano lessons themselves, they can share the exciting learning experience with their children.
Modern technology takes the piano of yesteryear and turns it into a tool for family learning and enjoyment today. You can pair many Roland digital piano models with the Piano Every Day app and use its record function to track learning over time. Share that progress with loved ones and celebrate every win along the path to becoming the family rockstar.
Refresh Your Time with Friends
New piano tech helps you connect better with friends too. Piano Partner 2’s Rhythm feature adds a backing section to your playing. Have an impromptu jam with friends without needing an entire band of musicians. Share a laugh creating silly songs together or create something more long-lasting.
With the LX700 Series and other Roland pianos, the Piano Every Day app both educates and entertains. This app helps you learn new songs, and can even play back performances through LX700 Series pianos. You can also add full backing sections to many tunes. Become the entertainment at any party or gathering. Whether you want to enjoy a day with your bestie or a night with a group of good friends, the piano can be a conduit for laughter, joy, and more.
"Learn a little bit about piano and learn a lot more about your loved ones."
Give Children the Gateway to Creativity
If you’re a parent, there’s no better creative outlet you can provide your child than a piano. Whether they casually enjoy the instrument or make it their mission to learn more, every child will gain something from their time with the instrument. See more about the advantages of learning piano at a younger age here.
Kids don’t have to solely stick to playing piano for it to be a worthwhile investment either. The piano is a great place for any musician to start, and I can attest to that. I began on keys as a kid but took a greater interest in the drum set years later and stuck with that. Even so, all that I gained studying piano continues to positively affect my drumming experience today.
Piano teaches kids the basic music theory needed to play any instrument. It gives them the language to use when working with other musicians too. If your child shows an interest, give them a chance. Learn how to help them along the way, and they’ll be thankful for the passion you instilled in them.
Teach Yourself a Thing or Two
Learning piano isn’t just for kids. Make the choice to learn some songs you loved when you were young. Maybe that classic Billy Joel tune is worth figuring out, or try teaching yourself part of a new Dream Theater song. Take a seat at the keys and pluck out the part. Get the satisfaction of teaching yourself the music and experience the joy every single musician feels behind their instrument.
Believe it or not, it can be a huge plus to be an adult learner. Check this out. One big reason is that it’s your choice to learn now, so you can learn what you want when you want. I can hear you playing that riff from “Piano Man” already. Freedom in learning ensures enjoyment through every step of the journey. Now, all we have to do is pick out a piano that’s just right.
There’s a Perfect Piano for Every Room
When selecting a piano for the home, options can seem endless. Roland’s digital pianos have a host of benefits over traditional acoustic pianos, as illustrated by the helpful features on Roland’s smartphone and tablet software. Digital pianos can be more economical and portable too, including Roland’s GO:PIANO or GO:KEYS models.
If you’re looking for something with a traditional look and feel but also want the benefits of modern technology, check out these digital premium upright pianos. For something in the middle, Roland’s standard upright pianos have served families well for decades.
Take the time to explore options via YouTube, where you can find demonstration videos from manufacturers, consumer reviews, and helpful instructional materials. Finding the right piano takes a little time, but it’s well worth it when that new instrument fits into your home just right.
Have Some Fun
Whatever the motivation is to get a new piano, the key of getting the most out of it is to have a little fun. Laughter between loved ones enjoying the piano together is priceless. It’s not about making music. It’s about making memories.
Break up the monotony of nights spent watching TV and make free time a little more special. Learn that classic rock tune you’ve loved since you were a kid. Then, teach your child how to play a melody from their favorite song. Learn a little bit about the instrument and learn a lot more about your loved ones.
"It’s not about making music. It’s about making memories."
Simply putting a piano in the living room can change a lot, helping you foster deeper connections with your family and friends, giving you and your loved ones a new skill to learn, and ultimately giving those around you a tool to build memories. Roland’s extensive line of pianos has a model to fit every home’s aesthetic, budget, and need. Even with a small investment, you’ll find your family gets a big, joyful return.
