I have the privilege of teaching a wonderful group of adult piano and organ students on a weekly basis. Some of my students are beginners, some are intermediate and some are advanced. The reasons they are taking lessons vary. Some of the adult piano students are taking lessons to enhance and broaden their skills, some are learning pedagogical techniques, some are studying theory and others are learning to play the piano simply for pure pleasure and enjoyment.
Each of these students brings to their lessons a variety of joys, challenges, needs and desires. I have to but listen to them and to their playing to gain a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. So, what do I learn every week from my piano students?
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A piano cover is a necessity for any business that has a piano on display that comes in contact or is played by multiple people. Many pianos are not protected from elements. A non-protected piano will easily look worn quicker than a piano that is properly protected by a piano cover. A piano cover will help protect the piano from unwanted distress. It will protect it from moisture, dust, and careless human contact. A piano cover is a smart investment. A lot of businesses have protected their pianos with a piano cover. A piano cover will extend the life piano, giving a business the extra insurance it needs.
I had become a volunteer last year by joining the outreach program at church. It was my way to give back to the community that had given so much to me. I was given the opportunity to volunteer at the local soup kitchen. I would volunteer 2 days a week. I enjoyed the people the best. It was sad to see individuals and families in this situation. It is hard to see people struggle. I always felt safe there because of the good nature of the people and the appreciation that I would see in there hearts.
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Back in the days of the 1800s people would play piano by the light of a candle. It was not only dangerous but made it very hard to read the music and to see the keys. Another issue the player had to deal with was the glare that came from the glowing candle, reducing their sight of the music and potentially causing a headache. An inventor looked at this issue and placed a cover on the back of a candle that reduced the glare and focused the light from the candle onto the piano keys and the sheet music in front of the player. The Piano Lamp was born.
When electricity and the light bulb came along it was not long afterward that the same issue with an electric light bulb arose. The light bulb was safer than the candle, to be sure, but the glare in the eyes of the piano player was rough on the eyes. The cover as placed on the front of the light bulb to reduce the glare and the piano lamp light fixture was a staple for anyone serious about playing a piano.
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