I wish I had a dollar for every adult who has told me “I wish I hadn’t quit taking piano lessons”. A close second is “I wish my parents had not let me quit taking piano lessons”. In more than 40 years in the piano business, I’ve only met one person who claims to be glad they quit piano lessons. My point?

People who play the piano are glad they can. People who can’t play the piano wish they could. Here’s the problem, kids need their parents to see the benefit and provide the opportunity.

There is plenty of science that has proven the benefit to kids of taking piano lessons. Kids who play the piano score an average of 40 points higher on Achievement Tests than kids who don’t play. Kids who play piano can raise their IQ as many as 15 points.

That’s some of the science, but get this. You show me a child who has played a 30 - 45 second piece in a piano recital, I’ll show you a child who is better giving an oral presentation in the 7th grade. Piano lessons are an opportunity to learn about budgeting time. They also do not provide instant, dramatic, results. Kids learn they have to work to achieve.

Boston Organ & Piano proudly provides the very best piano lessons at our European Piano School. You can learn about the school elsewhere on our/this website. Check it out.

There are still opennings available at the European Piano School. I hope you’ll consider lessons for your kids. (And yes, it’s ok if you sign up for yourself!)

That’s how I see it from the bench.
Best,
Ray Totaro

Take a look at the lower left hand corner of our Home Page. You’ll see our Media Center. Here you’ll find videos including manufacturer’s brochure videos and videos about caring for your piano.

I hope you’ll check it out and let me know what you think. You can email me at rtotaro@bostonorganandpiano.com.
Best,
Ray Totaro

I had the great pleasure of hearing the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ at Worcester’s Hanover Theater.  What a treat!  The restored theater is truly magnificent.  It is a jewel in the city of Worcester.  The Mighty Wurlitzer organ is worthy of the venue.  Rising from the orchestra pit, this magnificent organ is the result of years of work by many who donated their time and treasure.  The organ boasts parts from 19 other pipe organs.  It is worth the effort to get to the theater alone.  But that’s not necessary.  National and international acts are booked along with local talent.  Worcester, congratulations.  You have a state of the art theater AND a world classic organ!

Hi Everyone,

My father, brother and I believe the relationship between our customers and our company does not end when someone purchases an instrument or a service. Instead, it is at the time of purchase that our relationship begins. Think about it. What other products require the visit of a company representative at least twice a year when there is nothing wrong like a piano requires a piano tuner’s visit? And what about lessons? We see some of our customers once a week!

Still, there are some whom we don’t see as often as we would like too. For those, we have begun a weekly journal which my brother, John, has named “A View From the Bench”. The journal will describe what is happening at Boston Organ & Piano and also significant events and achievements in the lives of our staff and our customers/friends.

I hope you’ll read “A View From the Bench”. I would also be grateful if you would submit your thoughts, ideas, significant achievements, etc. It would be wonderful to include your suggestions, comments and achievements in the column.

Remember, sometimes it’s better to be on the bench!

Ray Totaro, President
Boston Organ & Piano