Can I begin piano lessons using an electronic keyboard?
This is not a simple yes or no answer; much depends on the kind of music you are going to study and the method in which the lessons are taught. At the Academy of Musical Arts beginning on a piano is highly recommended, second best is a keyboard. If a keyboard is the instrument of choice, there are a few features that it must have to fully benefit what we offer. The keyboard must have 88 keys that are the standard length of an acoustical piano. It is preferable that the keys are hammer weighted and touch sensitive. Your local piano dealer can guide you on choosing the appropriate instrument and details about digital pianos.