Yamaha PSR-E473 (PSR-EW425) Review

As an avid pianist and music enthusiast, I recently had the opportunity to test and explore the Yamaha PSR-E473, a member of the renowned PSR series by Yamaha. Yamaha has long been recognized as a leader in the musical instrument industry, known for their commitment to quality and innovation. The PSR series (read my Yamaha…

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Yamaha NP-12 (NP-32): Budget piano-focused keyboard

61-key keyboards often tend to pack in a lot of features and the onus is often on quantity over quality. A large number of features can be useful in some cases but sometimes it can be a hindrance. Trying to find that perfect sound from 600 plus different sounds can be a real chore and…

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Casio CT-X700 – Portable Arranger Keyboard for Everyone

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is a Japanese electronics company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company has a profound history of producing electronic keyboards since 1980. They have introduced the first electronic keyboard with full-size keys (Casiotone 201) that anyone could afford. In 2018, Casio gathered their experience in detailed sound creation from…

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Yamaha PSR-E373 Review

Gone are the days when entry-level keyboards were nиothing more than huge compromises. They were mostly meant to satisfy a passing interest. These days, however, people on a very tight budget can get great quality instruments and the Yamaha PSR E373 is a great example of that. The PSR series by Yamaha has for a…

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Korg B2 Review

As an old-school jazz pianist and teacher, I’m not necessarily interested in crazily high-tech keyboards. I prefer simplicity and authenticity. I’ve been on the lookout for a new temporary piano until the repair in my studio is over. I’ve tested a lot of digital pianos, and it is always interesting to review some fresh model….

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Yamaha P-121 Review

Last month when I came back from a West Coast tour with my band, I got a call from Michael – my new piano student. I usually ask new students whether they have piano at home, because some of them don’t. The answer was: “Sure. I’ve bought a new Yamaha P-121 recently to start practicing”….

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Alesis Recital Pro Review

When I first played Alesis Recital last year, I thought it was a very good digital piano for its price, and I recommended it to many of my students who were looking for an inexpensive keyboard to get started. Although there were some things that I did not really like about Recital. For example, I…

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Yamaha P45 (P71) Review

I grew up falling in love with Jazz, so you might not find it surprising that I have learned to play the piano. Piano plays a big part in my life; it is my passion as well as my livelihood as I happen to be a piano teacher. So, I am always in search for…

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Casio Privia PX-860 Review

I love playing piano, and I decided to try Casio Privia PX-860. It is a piano I can recommend to anybody who would like to enjoy playing beautiful music. First time I saw PX-860 at my friend’s place where he had bought it as a gift for his wife. After playing a couple of songs…

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Casio Privia PX-160 Review

I have been studying and analyzing the market of musical instruments for a long time. That’s why my friends often ask me for help choosing a good piano. This time my nephew, who always used to play acoustic piano at home, asked me to pick out an electronic instrument for him. After the birth of…

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