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K. Peters 03-17-2013 16:13:20 74.36.201.173 Report to Moderator	Thanks everyone for the input. I did not read any responses that said this or that brand is bad, so I gather it boils down to how the piano was cared for and how much use it has seen. Currently she is using an old Brinkerhoff player/piano and she has done very well with it, just time get something she can keep the rest of her life. I hear what the guys are saying about her losing interest, but playing piano is one of the few things we never have to nag her to do, she just does it. Personally I would go for the digital piano for reasons already suggested, but she needs to be in on the decision too and says she wants a real piano, so I guess we will look at both kinds. [Reply]   [No Email]
Kirk Grau 03-19-2013 06:30:44 98.235.64.137 Report to Moderator	Re: OT - piano recommendation in reply to K. Peters, 03-17-2013 16:13:20   Had to go back and find this since I was gone most of the day yesterday. Given your most recent update, if your daughter really enjoys it and stays at it you/she will eventually have several piano/keyboard variants and be setting aside a "Music Room" somewhere. It is a good idea to let her in on the process, she is old enough to have valid opinions. Unless you know what you are hearing/playing it is probably a good idea to drag her teacher along to play whatever you decide on before the final purchase. Kind of like asking your favorite mechanic look at a used car. As I said previously, enjoy the music while she is home. All those music lessons are an investment that lasts a lifetime. Kirk [Reply]  [No Email]