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Dr. Indrek Laul President of Estonia Piano

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Today I was sent a video that I had never seen although the date stamp points back to a 2008 fundraiser for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. I was surprised by the performer who was Dr. Indrek Laul . I consider Dr. Laul a friend or at least a very good acquaintance and was a little embarrassed that I was not aware of his musical talent to the extent that this video shows. See the video below. It is the full composition by Gershwin so it is about 13 or 14 minutes. Even if you can’t watch the entire video, bookmark it and come back to it – you will want to experience the last 3 minutes.

I am not a professional critic but I will tell you that this was an amazing performance.

Dr. Laul is one of the nicest men in (more…)

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Ever Heard This Line

Friday, May 11th, 2012

“Do what you love and you will never work a day”?

Well, let me tell you. This may work for some but it certainly doesn’t work for everyone. However, I must tell you that I really do consider myself a very fortunate guy. Not only do I work with people that I respect and love, but, I also work around my very favorite instruments. I have been in love with pianos since I was a kid. But it is WORK.

I don’t know when I would have been through a whole day without having to email a customer, call a customer, visit a customer or do some blogs, or maintenance on the website.

Smile I mean what else could a man ask for right? I love to see pianos, they make me smile and I enjoy the customers, they also make me smile. I am a lucky, lucky man.

When I go to work in the mornings at my little piano store on the central coast of California, I actually enjoy walking through the doors. Of course, the store is not that busy and I’m not overcome with work. Some days are more difficult than others.

I write blogs for several different people and do a lot of social media work for piano companies and piano stores, but, I enjoy simply reading about pianos and seeing what is going on in the piano industry.

I wish everyone could experience this type of love for their jobs. The world would be a different place if everyone loved what they do as much as I do.

Ric Overton

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Which Piano Should I Own ?

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

This question is among the most asked questions that I get on the sales floor. Here’s my response.

I Love My Piano

PICK THE ONE YOU LOVE !

So you walk into the store and here’s ALL these pianos. Black ones, brown ones, grands, uprights, digitals OH NO which one is mine. You sit and play every one but the one you love is the last one you would have thought you would love. Yep. That’s right. You came in with a predetermined idea of exactly what you thought you wanted. The shiny black grand with “that name” on it. However, the one you really, I mean REALLY like is the satin brown one that is 4 inches bigger than what you had in mind, and to top it all off – it has (more…)

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It’s a Revolution

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

What a great idea. I got this link today and after investigating the group I learned that these guys actually choose a place to play, go in and have some pretty cool little concerts and venues. Of course it’s all classical music and well presented. Take the time to watch this and if you have the chance to do this, it is a nice promotion.

I really believe with all of my heart if we all pull together and do things like this in unexpected places. We all have the power to make powerful influences within our personal circles.

Our piano teacher and piano tuners also have powerful influences.

Ric Overton

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