
PURCHASING AN INSTRUMENT
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Students studying with Ms. Holly must have a piano or electronic keyboard at home with the follow qualities before starting lessons:
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Weighted keys (responds to different levels of touch)
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Full 88-key range
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Damper pedal (can be attached to keyboard or a plug-in)
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Stand (can be attached to keyboard or separate with adjustable height)
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Bench (adjustable height is preferred)
WHERE TO BUY OR RENT
You can buy or rent a used or new piano/keyboard at the following music stores:​
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Graves Piano & Organ
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Solich Piano
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Columbus Piano Leasings
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Music Go Round
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Guitar Center
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Sam Ash
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And online at:
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steinways.com
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kawaius.com
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usa.yamaha.com
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facebook.com/marketplace
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craigslist.com
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ebay.com
RECOMMENDED MAKES & MODELS
These are some specific keyboard models that Ms. Holly recommends for beginner piano students:
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Yamaha P-45
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Casio CDP-S350
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Korg B2
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If you are in the market for an upright or grand piano, she recommends the following brands:
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Steinway
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Kawai
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Yamaha
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Bosendorfer