Does anyone play the piano?

My DH and I are buying a keyboard (because we don't have room for a piano) to take lessons on. I'm wondering if having someone come to the house is better than going somewhere for lessons? And how much is the going rate for lessons?

Re: Does anyone play the piano?

I would suggest FM'ing Stefanie. I thought she was giving lessons or thinking about it.

Re: Does anyone play the piano?

Re: Does anyone play the piano?

I guess I'd recommend getting lessons on a real piano. But, if money isn't an issue for your keyboard purchase, get a keyboard that feels like a real piano. There are things you learn on a real piano about how to create dynamics and sound (loud, soft, blending of sound).

If you can get a keyboard that feels like a real piano, then I think lessons at home would be fine.

If you'd like the keyboard to have a real feel and sound of a piano, I recommend the Korg Trinity Pro x. Professionals even use this keyboard for both popular music and film. I learned to play as a child and I don't have a real piano at home, but I have a home studio. After visiting shops and test-playing available keyboards, the Korg Trinity Pro x is the best one I found (at the time -- several years ago) that mimics the feel and sound of a real piano (weighted keys, pedal feel). The one I got is the Trinity Pro x Music Workstation DRS HDR, 88 weighted keys, with the pedal adaptor. You can use it with headphones. It's expensive, though.