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Flowkey review: Very good, but falls just short

Flowkey is an interactive piano lesson app available on desktop/laptop and mobile devices. One of the first things you’ll see when you visit the Flowkey website is a notice saying, “In Cooperation with Yamaha.” Now, that doesn’t guarantee satisfaction, but it’s...

Playground Sessions review: Great all-around lesson platform

Playground Sessions comes partly from one of the most creative musical minds of his, or any, generation, co-creator Quincy Jones. That’s a name that carries a lot of weight, and a lot of expectation, so I’m excited to try Playground Sessions.

Hoffman Academy review: Absolute best for younger kids

Hoffman Academy is a piano tuition platform designed specifically for kids. Teaching music is one thing, but teaching kids is something entirely different and can be pretty challenging. When dealing with kids, you have to be careful not to overload them with too much information while also making...

Korg XE20 review: Arranger that feels different

When I review a digital piano from Korg, I typically expect high quality across the board, with maybe a few minor exceptions. The Korg XE20 is something a bit different; it’s a hybrid digital piano/arranger. Let’s see what it has to offer.

Yamaha Montage M8x review: Most anticipated keyboard in years

The Montage M8x is the latest addition to the Montage lineup and Yamaha’s new flagship keyboard. The Montage M8x promises to be much more than a synth; it appears to be the ultimate workstation keyboard for performers. In this review, we’ll find out if one of the most anticipated...

Kawai KDP120 review: Perfect mid-range piano for home

Kawai is synonymous with luxury when it comes to pianos. In manufacturing some of the world’s finest concert pianos, Kawai knows how a high-quality piano should sound. They have used that experience to create some genuinely exceptional digital pianos, too. In this review, I’ll take a...

Yamaha CK88 review: Performer’s dream keyboard

The Yamaha CK is a lightweight and flexible instrument aimed at gigging musicians. In this review, I’ll focus on the CK88, but it’s worth noting that a CK61 is available, and the only difference is the weight and number of keys.

Korg C1 Air review: More than just great piano sound

Korg is known for making some of the best modern digital pianos on the market. In this Korg C1 Air review, I’m looking at a piano that showcases that modern, sleek design. I will discuss the most important aspects of the piano, like how it sounds and feels, along with interesting design and...