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 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…
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…
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Update 2018: Yamaha P-115 has been replaced by the new model P-125.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…