Scotts Tot said:
Lavender Gooms said:
Weighted keys are almost a must.
Pretty sure The Piano Guys have instructional material. Can't comment on how good it is.
I will say this, I bought a piano 6 years ago (played from K-6) thinking I'd just pick it pack up and be good to go. I did nothing with it until I broke down and started taking lessons again (2 months ago). I really do enjoy playing it but life was so busy it was never a priority. Life is still busy but now I am so much better about finding 10-20 minutes of time to sit down and play. It's a great stress reliever.
My current situation is that I have three kids at home, including a newborn. I know this doesn't sound like an ideal time to start something new, but I'm more homebound in this phase of life than ever before, so I need a hobby that I can do in 20-30 minute chunks around the house.
I never had any interest in piano when I was younger. I was in band in HS and later learned guitar, but the older I get (mid-30s now), the more I wish I could play piano.
Yeah, I understand completely. I bought mine right before starting grad school, plus had just moved to a new city and had a 3 year old. I also know I have an inner lazy person that often comes out after a long day of work, so taking lessons keeps me accountable.
If you've got that free time at home, then I'd go with some type of online instructions that allow you to go at your own pace. You've already got a leg up being in band, so reading music isn't something you have to learn.
I have a Yamaha P-115 (probably discontinued at this point), but I got it off Adorama for around $500. 88 keys and weighted. Bought a sustain pedal as well.
