If you’re looking for an affordable yet versatile instrument, you can’t go wrong with a high-quality digital piano such as the Kawai CA99. As the flagship model of its Concert Artist series, Kawai invested a lot of time and energy into making this digital instrument … Read more
In this review we’re going to take a good look at one of the newest digital pianos out there, by a brand most of you will never have heard of – the Donner DEP-20. This is a piano that sells exceptionally well on Amazon, and … Read more
Two digital pianos from the same manufacturer – both part of the same product lineup. But is that where the similarities end? Today we’re going to have a look at two of Yamaha’s most popular pianos, and how they stack up against one another – … Read more
In this review, we are going to take a thorough, in-depth look at the Yamaha P515 Digital Piano. The successor to the hugely popular P255 model, and the flagship of Yamaha’s P-series, this model is marketed to professionals and gig musicians who need a portable … Read more
If you’re in the market for an entry level digital piano, you’ve probably come across at least one of these two options. Yamaha is one of the most prolific manufacturers of digital pianos, and their range is so extensive that it’s sometimes difficult to choose … Read more
In this review we are going to take an in-depth review into the Yamaha P45. The Yamaha P45 is an entry level, portable instrument released by Yamaha in 2015. It replaces the P35 in Yamaha’s “P” lineup. Yamaha makes lots of pianos in the “P” series, … Read more
In this review, we’re going to take a thorough, in-depth look at the Korg LP380. This piano is an intermediate level slimline digital piano, priced in the middle of the market. However, it’s far from an average piano, and you get a lot for your … Read more
Traditionally, this site has focused on review and informational articles on digital pianos. I’ve written some articles on upright pianos and acoustic pianos, but not much. I’d like to change that, as I believe there’s a significant portion of this blog’s readership that would benefit … Read more
As far as composing goes nowadays, nobody is sitting at their piano with a pencil and some sheets of staff paper. Gone are the days of writing piano sonatas by candlelight; everybody now has either a laptop with Sibelius on it or an iPad for … Read more
Many people buy digital pianos for the many benefits they provide over acoustic pianos. They save space, they’re lighter, they’re cheaper and they don’t require tuning every few months. However, when you buy a digital piano, it’s necessary to make compromises. You have to settle … Read more
In this article, we’re going to have a look at the Casio PX160. This is a beginner/intermediate level digital piano priced at the lower end of the market. However, there are some features that really set it apart from even some of the higher-end instruments.This … Read more
This article is a review of the Yamaha P125 Digital Piano. This is a keyboard aimed at intermediate players. The Yamaha P125 is designed to meet the needs of those who need to take their piano with them regularly. As a result, it’s great for teachers … Read more
When it comes to purchasing a digital piano or keyboard, there are literally hundreds of options on the market. It’s very easy for a pianist to become overwhelmed with the options available. There are just so many choices for all price ranges and all abilities. … Read more
Learning the piano is something lots of people express an interest in. If one sticks at it, and learns how to do it properly, it can bring a lifetime of achievement and musical joy. However, quite often, this isn’t the case, and many new learners … Read more
Digital pianos are great. They offer you a substantial musical experience that rivals some acoustic pianos, without the volume, the bulk or the significant maintenance cost that comes with an acoustic piano. However, a digital piano, in my opinion, is nothing without a quality pair … Read more
Nowadays, there are a multitude of “learn piano online” apps or programmes, designed to show you how to learn the piano without a teacher.These tools each have their merits and disadvantages. Some tools are better than others for certain things.One of the newest of these … Read more
For those learning to play the piano, the challenge of learning to read music plus learning how to play the instrument can be a real turn off. Indeed, as a piano teacher of many years, I’ve noticed this in many students – they begin very … Read more
There are lots of different varieties of piano out there; digital pianos, acoustic pianos, keyboards. They all differ in many ways, one of which is the amount of keys they have. Generally, acoustic pianos have a full 88 key keyboard. However, there are a smaller … Read more