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Kawai ES120 review: Best no-nonsense stage piano

In this review, I’m discussing the Kawai ES120, the successor to the popular ES110 stage piano. When a new model comes along, I want to see clear improvements, not just the same instrument rebranded. So, as I discuss what the ES120 offers, I’ll make relevant comparisons to the older ES110. Since I...

Korg LP-380U review: Electric piano tones steal the show

Korg might be best known for its stage pianos and synths, but if it has keys, they make it and do it well. The LP-380U is a slimline digital piano that blends traditional features with modern style. It’s available in a range of colors to suit any personality.

Alesis Concert review: Excellent value for money

The Alesis Concert is one of many budget pianos from Alesis. It’s a full-size keyboard with semi-weighted keys aimed at beginners. It comes in at under $300, so if you’re in the market for a cheap digital piano, make sure you read on.

Donner DEP-20 review: When quantity tries to trump quality

Finding the best beginner piano is often more about the budget than quality. Ideally, you want to find a good mix of value for money and quality/quantity of features. While Donner is relatively new to the digital piano market, they are well-versed in making beginner-friendly products. This review...

Roland F701 review: Versatility for the modern pianist

Roland makes some of the best digital pianos for beginners and pros alike. The F701 is an excellent example of a realistic piano feel in a compact unit. In this review, I discuss everything good, bad, and in-between about Roland’s slimline digital piano.

Yousician Piano review: Good platform for aspiring hobbyists

Yousician is one of the first names that comes to mind when thinking of online music lessons. It’s a platform that’s been around for a while and continues to grow. In this review, I’ll discuss what it offers and give insight into my Yousician Piano experience. Let’s get started.

Simply Piano review: Underachiever with huge potential

Simply Piano is a straightforward platform that aims to teach people the basics and beyond in the easiest way possible. If there’s one thing I hate to see in any platform, it’s unnecessary complications, so Simply Piano sounds promising.

Roland RP30 review: New standard for Roland’s RP series?

Roland’s RP series digital pianos are very popular among students and teachers and have been for some time. We can attribute much of that popularity to the consistent performance of these pianos; you know what to expect from an RP digital piano, and it’s generally good value for money.

Casio Privia PX-770 review: Great value for beginners

Casio Privia digital pianos have a reputation for providing some of the best value for money around. They aren’t usually the cheapest, but they tend to be amongst the most affordable, offering such high-quality. In this review, I’m looking at the Privia PX-770, a beginner-friendly digital piano...