Choosing the right set of keys for you

Whether you’re itching to buy your first set of keys or adding to your collection, choosing a keyboard or piano really comes down to preference, budget and space, and your own personal musical goals.

I started taking piano lessons when I was 8 and we never owned an acoustic piano. I learned to play on electric keyboards at home, although I did get to play a decent amount of acoustic pianos at my piano teacher’s houses, at churches, schools, at friend’s houses, wherever I could!

The benefit to electric keyboards is they always hold their tune, they’re relatively transportable, and they can usually be adjusted very easily in almost any setting. The major con for me is though they do their best to emulate a real piano sound, most fall short of a genuine strike on strings sound with all the included overtones. Maybe it’s a wash, but I think most pianists would agree that they’d prefer to play on an acoustic piano over an electric keyboard, even if it does have weighted keys and hammer action.

To learn more and help decide the best fit for you, check out this in depth article by Liberty Park Music. And as always, feel free to reach out with any questions!

Sincerely,
Jenny Thomas