Music: joy and connections in retirement
There is nothing more powerful than music to create connections, rekindle long-lost memories, and evoke joy and delight. As older adults find themselves in a new environment, perhaps confronted by a loss of independence and the comfort of life’s former patterns, music can reduce anxiety, contribute to a sense of belonging and positively influence health outcomes.
A piano sitting at the centre of a shared space creates an environment where residents connect with each other and with visitors. Some may play, others may listen. As songs from earlier times spring to life, a singalong unfolds and the nostalgia of the past blends with the joy of the moment.
"Music plays a big part in bringing our residents together, and fighting social isolation."
The power of music for health and wellbeing
Music has the unique power to bring back memories, enhance mental health, and preserve a sense of identity during significant life transitions.
A recent Australian study found that playing and listening to music is linked to a 39% reduction in the risk of dementia for those over 70. It can increase cognitive reserve and develop stronger memory recall. For those experiencing dementia, even in its latter stages, familiar music helps them reconnect with and preserve their sense of self.
Roland pianos provide easy access for residents to play and listen to music – and for retirement community staff to facilitate it. They are maintenance-free, flexible, and expressive – bringing joy and community connection in abundance.
Roland pianos: infinitely expressive, incredibly practical
Roland digital pianos combine the familiarity and beauty of a traditional piano with reliability and flexibility made possible by today’s sophisticated technology.
From compact instruments to elegant, finely-crafted grand pianos, our pianos all feature piano hammer-actions, providing the familiar feel of a well-maintained acoustic piano.
Unlike traditional pianos, Roland digital pianos never need tuning, nor do they require costly maintenance. They’re not susceptible to temperature and humidity changes, either.
Whether it’s being played in a small room or large communal space, it’s easy to adjust the volume on a Roland piano, or even play silently through headphones. And the touch response can be adjusted to accommodate different levels of finger strength.
As an investment, a Roland piano is backed by a ten year warranty, and the assurance of personal support from our team of musicians and technicians.
The self-playing piano: Roland GP-9M
The Roland GP-9M is a superbly-crafted grand piano capable of rich, room-filling sound. But underneath its classic exterior, it features sophisticated technology that allows it to play on its own.
Including a repertoire of hundreds of pieces, it can play nostalgic favourites, fine classical pieces or upbeat pop and jazz. Its inbuilt performance library can be extended using easily-accessed MIDI music tracks, widening its repertoire further. It can even record performances for playing back later – capturing a resident’s favourite song or a visiting grandchild’s musical endeavours.
With moving keys that elevate the performance, and the option to connect a microphone, the GP-9M provides an ever-available pianist in residence, ready to entertain at morning teas, family days, and singalongs.
Roland: timeless instruments for every environment
Roland digital pianos are finely crafted instruments with a wide choice of elegant designs. Our timeless grand pianos are offered in classic polished ebony or polished white finishes. Our upright pianos offer elegant timber finishes including dark rosewood and light oak. And our portable instruments are available in light and dark designs to fit an array of decors.
While our grand pianos become a striking feature of a retirement community’s central space, they are still easy to move. For smaller areas, our upright pianos offer the full sound of the grands with a compact footprint. And our portable pianos are easy to shift from one room to another.
We’ve made it easy to preview a Roland piano in your spaces. Click here from your phone or tablet to access our simple augmented reality tool.
Roland: inspiring the enjoyment of creativity.
Founded in the 1970s, Roland’s impact on music – from defining the sound of hit records to supporting students through their learning journey – is hard to overstate.
From the world’s first touch-sensitive digital piano to iconic drum machines and digital woodwind instruments, innovation and fine craftsmanship have always defined Roland’s products.
Today, from classrooms to concert halls, Roland instruments bring communities together to share their emotions through music.
Bring your community together with the joy of music.
We’d love to meet with you to look at how Roland digital pianos could bring joy, connection and health benefits to your retirement communities.
Click below to contact Mike Pooley, Piano Category Manager at Roland Australia, to talk further or arrange a personal meeting.