[NicMM]

Not having anyone in the house playing piano is part of the problem. But I do have a relative who is a piano teacher in SD. In case of piano shopping, I guess I could borrow some of her time to verify a piano when we find one we like.

CBad, what kind of keyboard do you have? Do you recommend it?

-NicMM

[quote=CBad]Do any adults in the house play or plan on learning? If not, for a 5yo child, definitely rent or buy a decent full sized keyboard. You just have no idea if they are going to be playing in a few years. Decide later what to do when you have an idea of how serious they are about it.

I play and bought a used upright about 8-9 years ago after looking for over a year. I got a total steal. Like cars, I’m really not sure why you’d buy a brand new piano. My 3 kids all play now and I don’t plan on ever upgrading to a baby grand/grand. Yes, I can tell the difference and grew up playing on a Baldwin grand (my mom plays as well and is a total piano snob) but there’s just not enough of a difference that I can justify the $ and household space for it unless one of the kiddos got very serious about it (and I don’t see that happening so far).

We have a keyboard as well which let me tell ya, that has the advantage of HEADPHONES my friend! Sometimes after hearing 3 sets of piano practice I send them to their room to go goof off on the keyboard instead for my own sanity.[/quote]

[NicMM]

Not having anyone in the house playing piano is part of the problem. But I do have a relative who is a piano teacher in SD. In case of piano shopping, I guess I could borrow some of her time to verify a piano when we find one we like.

CBad, what kind of keyboard do you have? Do you recommend it?

-NicMM

[quote=CBad]Do any adults in the house play or plan on learning? If not, for a 5yo child, definitely rent or buy a decent full sized keyboard. You just have no idea if they are going to be playing in a few years. Decide later what to do when you have an idea of how serious they are about it.

I play and bought a used upright about 8-9 years ago after looking for over a year. I got a total steal. Like cars, I’m really not sure why you’d buy a brand new piano. My 3 kids all play now and I don’t plan on ever upgrading to a baby grand/grand. Yes, I can tell the difference and grew up playing on a Baldwin grand (my mom plays as well and is a total piano snob) but there’s just not enough of a difference that I can justify the $ and household space for it unless one of the kiddos got very serious about it (and I don’t see that happening so far).

We have a keyboard as well which let me tell ya, that has the advantage of HEADPHONES my friend! Sometimes after hearing 3 sets of piano practice I send them to their room to go goof off on the keyboard instead for my own sanity.[/quote]

[NicMM]

[quote=mike92104]UCSD has a big piano sale every year.[/quote]

Mike,

Do you know about when this event happens each year?

-NicMM

[NicMM]

[quote=mike92104]UCSD has a big piano sale every year.[/quote]

Mike,

Do you know about when this event happens each year?

-NicMM

[NicMM]

[quote=mike92104]UCSD has a big piano sale every year.[/quote]

Mike,

Do you know about when this event happens each year?

-NicMM

[NicMM]

[quote=mike92104]UCSD has a big piano sale every year.[/quote]

Mike,

Do you know about when this event happens each year?

-NicMM

[NicMM]

[quote=mike92104]UCSD has a big piano sale every year.[/quote]

Mike,

Do you know about when this event happens each year?

-NicMM

[NicMM]

I found some one local in the piano adapt website FLU sent. I contacted the owner and explained my situation, and only got the answer that:

The piano needs some work so I don’t think it is very playable yet so probably wouldn’t suit your needs.

I guess there is no free lunch there.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

I found some one local in the piano adapt website FLU sent. I contacted the owner and explained my situation, and only got the answer that:

The piano needs some work so I don’t think it is very playable yet so probably wouldn’t suit your needs.

I guess there is no free lunch there.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

I found some one local in the piano adapt website FLU sent. I contacted the owner and explained my situation, and only got the answer that:

The piano needs some work so I don’t think it is very playable yet so probably wouldn’t suit your needs.

I guess there is no free lunch there.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

I found some one local in the piano adapt website FLU sent. I contacted the owner and explained my situation, and only got the answer that:

The piano needs some work so I don’t think it is very playable yet so probably wouldn’t suit your needs.

I guess there is no free lunch there.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

I found some one local in the piano adapt website FLU sent. I contacted the owner and explained my situation, and only got the answer that:

The piano needs some work so I don’t think it is very playable yet so probably wouldn’t suit your needs.

I guess there is no free lunch there.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

TemekuT,

Thanks for your suggestion. Yes, I have learned from internet that pianos have 7000~10000 parts and need professional tuning twice a year. They also need to be moved professionally.

I know a layman would often seems stupid in professional eyes. A pianist probably would not compromise the finest quality to save a few bucks.

Renting is a good option. I have contacted some rental company. Renting a Yamaha U1 is $89 per month. Shipping and delivery is $135 each time.

If my son can learn and make good progress on playing piano, I will pay happily.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

TemekuT,

Thanks for your suggestion. Yes, I have learned from internet that pianos have 7000~10000 parts and need professional tuning twice a year. They also need to be moved professionally.

I know a layman would often seems stupid in professional eyes. A pianist probably would not compromise the finest quality to save a few bucks.

Renting is a good option. I have contacted some rental company. Renting a Yamaha U1 is $89 per month. Shipping and delivery is $135 each time.

If my son can learn and make good progress on playing piano, I will pay happily.

-NicMM

[NicMM]

TemekuT,

Thanks for your suggestion. Yes, I have learned from internet that pianos have 7000~10000 parts and need professional tuning twice a year. They also need to be moved professionally.

I know a layman would often seems stupid in professional eyes. A pianist probably would not compromise the finest quality to save a few bucks.

Renting is a good option. I have contacted some rental company. Renting a Yamaha U1 is $89 per month. Shipping and delivery is $135 each time.

If my son can learn and make good progress on playing piano, I will pay happily.

-NicMM

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