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Outfitting an office to maximize creativity

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When we are seeking to maximize our creativity we sometimes need to look outside the box for inspirational solutions. Training the brain to be creative means we must seek out opportunities to explore new things and to briefly break away from business concerns. This is how learning a musical instrument can spark our creative ideas. Even if we have never played an instrument before, we can start at any time and at any age.

A good instrument for a beginner is a guitar. It is small and portable and can easily fit into an office space. A guitar in the office will remind us to take those much-needed breaks away from the stress of the job and refresh our brain with diversion. Since learning requires practice we can accomplish that task during our breaks and eventually become able to play very well. Having this skill can go a long way in entertaining clients and the office staff.

If we are just starting out with a guitar, this Hola! Music bundle is a good choice. It comes with a spruce top, and a mahogany back, sides, and neck. There is a selection of color choices along with a glossy finish. This comes pre-strung so playing can begin once the guitar is tuned. With this bundle comes two months of live guitar lessons. In no time we can be playing a melody.
$90 from Amazon $83 from Walmart

Electric guitars might be more our style and this Kalos brand is 39 inches long. It has a 25.5-inch scale length. The body is basswood and the fingerboard and neck are maple. The neck is reinforced and it has an adjustable truss rod. The top frets are freely accessible. This electric guitar has classic styling. It is perfect for all levels of players. With the guitar, there also comes a gig bag, guitar strap, tremolo arm, aux cable, and 3 guitar pics.
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This guitar strap will work for either the acoustic or electric guitar, as well as other stringed instruments. It has an adjustable length from 38 to 65 inches. The body of the strap is 2-inch wide webbing material, which is both soft and strong. The ends of the strap are leather and it has pockets for pics. Additionally, the package includes two strap locks and three guitar pics.
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This gig bag is padded and will protect the guitar when we travel. It comes in versions suitable for acoustic or electric. There are two outer pockets to hold accessories. The padding is an inch thick and it has a durable exterior. There is extra protection for the guitar neck. This has adjustable shoulder straps.
$72 from Amazon

For the acoustic guitar, this portable stand will have it close to hand in the office. It features soft silicone cushions on all the contact points to protect the guitar from scratches. It is portable and can fold to a 12 by 6 inch size and be stored in the gig bag or a backpack. This needed item will make it more likely for us to remember to practice since we will be able see the guitar from our desk.
$15 from Amazon $12 from Walmart

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With this assortment of choices, we will be sure to find what is right for us to begin a new way of stimulating creativity. With practice, not only will we learn a new skill, but we will sharpen our mental focus while we reduce our stress. A great and clever way to maximize productivity.

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