If you’ve come across this article and intend to read it, then there’s only one thing that’s on your mind. Do I buy a Yamaha, or a Casio? Both are good brands, true – reputable and relatively inexpensive – but both offer slightly different benefits. So let’s get right down to it.

Much music of the past 250 years, and most popular music is homophonic, meaning that a melody is supported by an underlying voice that offer harmonic and rhythmic support. If you have been playing piano for a little while, you probably have heard of a chord. To bring us all up to speed, a chord […]

The DGX-660 is Yamaha’s premium portable keyboard. Dubbed a “Portable Grand”, the DGX-660 features a full 88-key keyboard with high quality grand piano sounds as well as a number of other features for education, performance, and fun. In this Yamaha DGX-660 review, I will focus on the keyboard physical features and connections, how the keys feel from a seasoned […]

So you’re looking into buying a piano? The two options available today are the traditional, acoustic piano and the digital piano in its many forms. Price will most likely dictate your choice, but your needs and what you want from the piano are important to explore as well. You may want a timeless, beautiful acoustic […]

Congratulations! You are interested in having your child learn to play one of the most popular and loved instruments, the piano! Playing the piano is an exciting, rewarding, and worthwhile investment into your child’s happiness, education, development, and future. As a pianist, composer, arranger, and music teacher, there are a few things I believe a […]