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I discovered that using the simplest version, free now, of Finale Notepad, that if I selected cello, it actually made my piano compositions sound more like I imagined them without all the intricacies of perfect score writing.  Even acapella SATB sounded good with the cello reading of each part.  

I'm beginning to wonder if listening to the piano compositions played by the electronic cello might not help students learn how to play the piano.  I'm looking at a video where a pianist explains that you approach the piano with your whole body and not just from the wrist down.  He said that the modern folks, even with classical music, seem to approach it from the wrist.  He also stated that being technical about the directions instead of approaching it with strategy isn't a good idea.
That's what brought to mind my observation about the cello and my compositions.