A Harmonious Blend

Music works wonders; our favorite songs can ease away a day of stress or get us through that last, impossible cardio set. It’s no surprise that music therapy has grown in popularity over the decades as a surefire way to relieve stress. Today this musical treatment is seeing its grooviest trend yet: Patients are taking therapy into their own hands by learning to play the instruments they so love to hear.

The benefits of incorporating an instrument into your lifestyle go beyond stress relief. While learning how to handle a new set of keys or the grip of a bow, aspiring musicians are taught discipline and patience. This, of course, is accompanied by the sense of accomplishment that comes with the completion of a particularly tricky passage. Studies have proven that integrating an instrument into your daily activities expands your intellect, allowing you to perform better in the other aspects of your lives. Socially, playing a new instrument is an unparalleled opportunity to meet other musicians and wow guests at parties.

Striking the Right Note
When picking your instrument you are identifying emotionally with the sound, and the number of choices available to you can seem overwhelming. L&M offers the following list of their best-selling products to get you started on your musical journey.

1. Gibson Les Paul Standard 2008
An elegant revision of a true classic, with upgrades and new features that make it the best Les Paul Standard ever produced. PRICE: $2,725

2. Traynor YCS50 50-Watt Guitar Amp
The ideal all-tube combo for any player looking for maximum versatility in a compact package. PRICE: $895

      
3. TD-4KS Electronic Drum Kit
Ideal for practice and for the project studio. With mesh v-pad snare, velocity sensitive toms, and cymbals with choke capability. PRICE: $1,275

4. Alpine AAS143 Alto Saxophone Outfit
Precision drawn tone holes for smooth response and accurate pitch. Comes with case. PRICE: $795

      
5. Yamaha P85 Digital Piano
Authentic, natural sound with remarkable expressiveness – full Yamaha quality in a compact, affordable piano.
PRICE: $659