Owner Bob Auletta (learn more about Bob here) started the business in 1979, with Strings, Etc., a well-known education program, which became a venue for teaching as many as 2,200 students each week by the mid-1980’s. The Piano Outlet has been in business for more than thirty years and is the largest piano showroom in Ventura County. For more information about the various options, click here for our old blog and a post from September 2010 called “How to Get Your Money’s Worth in a Piano.” About Us
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and polish or satin) fits with your décor? Who will be playing and what style of music (classical, popular, jazz, etc.)? How much money are you willing to invest in your future? Our sales team can help you discern the best choice for you. So, now that you’ve decided to get a piano, what things should you think about when shopping? What size and shape (vertical/upright or horizontal/grand) will fit in your home? What room will the piano be in and what style (Queen Anne, French provincial, studio style, etc.) and finish (ebony, mahogany, walnut, etc. Our brains thrive on music! Playing an instrument, not just listening to music, helps boost your IQ, strengthens performance in school, and enhances mental abilities and focus. Time after time, studies have shown that there is a connection between music-making and cognitive function. And a piano produces the widest range of sound of any acoustic instrument except the organ. Why should you buy a piano? A piano is an investment – in yourself and your family, in music and the arts, in quality workmanship, in a lovely piece of furniture.