Learning to play the piano starts with choosing the right first instrument, and it’s a more impactful choice than many beginners realize.
After testing a varied range of instruments, I’ve picked out the best digital pianos and keyboards available in 2026. In this selection, I’ll discuss the best instruments for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals.
Kawai’s CA501 digital piano is a step above the entry-level of the flagship Concert Artist series. At almost $1000 more than the cheaper CA401, it’s an expensive step. In this review, I’ll determine if the CA501 lives up to the Concert Artist name and is worth the extra investment.
The weight of piano keys allows players to control dynamics with greater precision and play with incredible expression. By that logic, if a keyboard doesn’t have authentic weighted keys, you’ll never get the best out of its sound.
The music technology company Donner has been around since 2012 and has become a favorite among beginners on a budget. In this review, I’m discussing the Oura S100, the entry-level model from the new Oura digital piano series.
In this article, I’m comparing two of the most popular beginner-friendly stage pianos on the market: the Yamaha P-225 and Roland’s FP-30X. These two instruments are priced similarly and target the same type of buyers, so I’m putting them head-to-head to see which one comes out on...
Casio’s flagship Celviano series includes gorgeous digital pianos, but many are too expensive for the average student. The AP-S200 is Casio’s new entry-level model, bringing Celviano quality to a more affordable instrument for the first time.
The Montage M8x is the latest addition to the Montage lineup and Yamaha’s new flagship keyboard. The Montage M8x promises to be much more than a synth; it appears to be the ultimate workstation keyboard for performers. In this review, we’ll find out if one of the most anticipated...
The Yamaha P-225 is the latest addition to the incredibly popular P-series portable digital piano range. However, it’s far from just another model in the range; it’s the sign of a new generation of P-series instruments.
Playing piano at any level is a lot of fun, and it’s usually fun for the people you share your musical gift and enthusiasm with, too. But, sometimes, you need a quiet space for your music, and sometimes, your audience (willing or not) needs some quiet time. The solution is some great...