WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED
If you don't already own a piano or an electronic keyboard, you will need to purchase at least a keyboard before your first lesson. (Buying a piano is beyond the scope of this website). If you're buying an electronic keyboard, keep these recommendations in mind. Your keyboard should have:
For this type of keyboard you should expect to pay between $200 and $400. Keyboards come in many brand names and models within each brand name. Their price range spans from less than $100 to several thousand dollars. Understand that the keyboard you're buying is for practice purposes only. It is not a professional instrument. Try not to be swayed by extra features that do not match your purpose. The most important feature should be how it sounds; specifically, how realistic the piano samples are. Finally, most keyboards do not come with keyboard stands or music racks. They are usually purchased separately.
Keyboard Shopping
In addition to your local music store, you might consider these large chain stores for the purchase of your first keyboar
Best Buy Costco Radio Shac
Circuit City Guitar Center Sam Ash Music
If you don't already own a piano or an electronic keyboard, you will need to purchase at least a keyboard before your first lesson. (Buying a piano is beyond the scope of this website). If you're buying an electronic keyboard, keep these recommendations in mind. Your keyboard should have:
- Minimum of 61 keys (5 octaves)
- Touch Sensitivity (the slower/faster you tap the key, the softer/louder the volume)
- Sustain Pedal (or has an input in the back to accept one)
- MIDI ports (most come equipped)
For this type of keyboard you should expect to pay between $200 and $400. Keyboards come in many brand names and models within each brand name. Their price range spans from less than $100 to several thousand dollars. Understand that the keyboard you're buying is for practice purposes only. It is not a professional instrument. Try not to be swayed by extra features that do not match your purpose. The most important feature should be how it sounds; specifically, how realistic the piano samples are. Finally, most keyboards do not come with keyboard stands or music racks. They are usually purchased separately.
Keyboard Shopping
In addition to your local music store, you might consider these large chain stores for the purchase of your first keyboar
Best Buy Costco Radio Shac
Circuit City Guitar Center Sam Ash Music