Buying Guides

Buying a piano or keyboard is one of the easiest ways to blow money and regret it forever. These guides exist so that doesn’t happen to you. We cut through the marketing lies, test the gear ourselves, and tell you exactly which models are worth your cash in every price range: best beginner keyboards under $500, solid mid-range digitals, console pianos that look like furniture but play like beasts, holiday steals, and the ones you should run from.

Acoustic vs Digital Piano: Which Is Actually Better for Beginners?

I’ve taught hundreds of students on everything from 100-year-old uprights to the newest Yamaha and Roland digitals. I’ve paid tuning bills that made me cry. I’ve also practiced at 2 a.m. with headphones and zero neighbor complaints. If you’re stuck deciding between acoustic vs digital