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Boost office productivity by learning a musical instrument

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We are always looking for ways to boost our productivity in the office. Working longer hours might seem to be key, but actually, studies have shown we need the right mix of relaxation and work in order to be the most productive. A novel idea to increase productivity is to challenge our brain by learning a musical instrument. Such an an endeavor requires persistence and practice, two things good to work on for any business success. There is also stimulation to our brain’s abilities when we learn to play. All this combined together can mean a strong increase in our relaxation, mental stimulation, and enjoyment of life as well as increasing our ability to think clearly.  Enhancing all these qualities can bring additional increases in our office productivity.

The viola is a great instrument to learn. With determination we can not only enhance our own mental abilities but soon be able to entertain others with our playing, an added benefit to satisfaction in life.

We can choose in sizes from 12 inch to 16.5 inch for this Cecilio solid-wood viola. The spruce top is handcrafted as are the flamed maple back and sides. It also has beautiful inlaid purfling. This viola is paired with a Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair. The package includes a lightweight hard case, a quality rosin cake, a bridge, and also an extra set of strings.
$90 from Amazon $99 from Walmart

Also by Cecilio, is this great choice of viola. With spruce and flamed maple for its top, back, and sides, and maple for its fingerboards, boxwood pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece, this is a beautiful handcrafted viola. The four tuners are nickel plated and detachable. This set is a set and additionally comes with the 92-D chromatic/string tuner and metronome. The set also includes a hardwood case and Brazilwood bow with unbleached Mongolian horsehair, plus, a rosin cake, and a bridge.
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This 14 inch Cecilio viola has a hand carved spruce top. The back and sides are flamed maple. The fingerboard, pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece are all ebony. It has four nickel plated detachable tuners. This offer includes a Brazilwood bow with Mongolian horsehair. It also comes with a rosin cake, bridge, and extra set of strings, plus a hard case.
$220 from Amazon

We will need to practice a lot and for this we will want a rubber violin practice mute. This will allow us to practice as much as we want without disturbing others. It just sits on top of the bridge to dampen the sound of the viola. Sized to work with 13 and 14 inch violas.
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We will need strings for our viola and these Red Label strings are super sensitive. They are American made with a solid steel core and nickel winding. These are medium gauge and ideal for students. These are economical and durable yet they do not sacrifice excellent tonal quality. We can purchase these as a set or for individual strings.
$3 from Amazon $9 from Walmart

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Investing the time in learning a musical instrument can reward us with greater mental clarity and hone our concentration abilities. Along with its potential for increasing relaxation and reducing stress, this is a choice we can support for its positive potential benefit to productivity.

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