False Economies To Avoid When Shopping For Your Child's First Piano
It's finally happened: your child has progressed beyond the stage where they can simply practice their piano skills on a cheap electronic keyboard. If you want them to keep progressing in their musical abilities, you need to provide an actual instrument for their practice time. But if this is your first time buying a piano, you may feel a bit out of your league.
Here are three false economies to avoid when choosing your child's first real piano.
Buying Used From a Private Seller
Buying a used piano can seem like a great way to get bargain-basement prices. However, many piano owners don't take the best care of their pianos, so a used piano (especially an older one) could come with major repair needs. Since restoring a neglected piano can cost thousands of dollars (tens of thousands in some cases), you need to take care if you buy used.
Don't buy a used piano from its previous owner, since you're unlikely to get any kind of guarantee. If you must buy used, shop at a reputable piano shop for lightly used and well-regulated instruments.
Starting With a Low-Range Instrument
While it's true your child isn't a concert pianist yet, you still want to start them on a quality instrument. There are several reasons for this.
First, you'll have to upgrade very soon if you start with the cheapest piano. And a bottom-of-the-line instrument won't hold much, if any, value, so upgrading from there could be very expensive.
Second, if you want your child to enjoy playing and want to continue their musical education (and you don't want the sounds of their practicing to drive you crazy), you'll need a quality instrument in order to ensure a quality sound
Do-It-Yourself Transportation or Delivery
Piano moving and delivery can be very expensive, but it's not something you should skimp on. First of all, even a small piano is extremely heavy and can be hazardous to move. It may look like a small wood cabinet, but it's one with a lot of solid metal inside.
Second, moving the piano on your own could damage it and, since it's so risky, could void your piano's warranty. To avoid ending up with a smashed piano and no financial recourse, simply pay for professional delivery services.
These considerations will help you get through the process of choosing your child's first piano without falling victim to any false economies. Get in touch with your local music or piano shop today to learn more about choosing a piano.
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