Electronic keyboards personal reviews and information by John Breeden
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….
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”….
Ok, let’s talk about your main goal. If we already know how to play, then we need to raise the skill level. On the other hand -imagine cozy home evenings accompanied by piano sounds: a small room, a grand piano, a pianist who can also be a listener. It is important for us to feel…
When my students ask me advice on buying the best digital piano and don’t talk about the budget, I usually advice them one of the pianos in the price range between $500 and $1000. These pianos are universal and suitable in most cases: They all have 88-key weighted keyboard which is good for both beginners…
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…
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…
Update 2018: Yamaha P-115 has been replaced by the new model P-125. Read my Yamaha P-125 review here. Yamaha P115 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano is a great piano for a person looking for a good sound coupled with a professional feel. I like this Piano because it is a full sized piano which makes…