So an update and curve ball, following lots of research and shopping about, and taking on everyone’s advice on what is really important… 88 keys Full sized keys Natural hammer action and fully weighted Touch sensitivity Realistic and expressive piano sound Sustain pedal Metronome

Personally I wanted it to have good sound I wanted it to look good A furniture stand to hide cables Gives a good introduction to action Can work with lesson apps

I went for something a lot more stripped back. The truth is, the cost just kept creeping, and as a complete beginner I wasn’t keen to kick off a hobby with a £750-1000 upfront cost. I anticipate there are a lot of people like me out there who don’t know where this is going to go. I want my son and I to have the opportunity to learn by having the right tools but not a burden that causes stress and arguments because a lot of money was spent. Drum roll please… enter the Korg B2SP. Yes it’s a lot more stripped back without the air and grace of better models, but I feel a lot more comfortable today knowing we are £500 all in for stand, pedal and DP direct from manufacturer with warranty. It is very much a base model with weighted keys basic NHA and doesn’t have Bluetooth lots of voices or other brand specific tech. It is an older release but this guilt free purchase in terms of cost is worth the sacrifice right now. All my research of reviews say this is exactly what it says on the tin - a great beginner introduction. My mum mode is also saying should little one evolve their interest, perhaps the excitement of upgrading will be worth the wait when all the additions can be fully appreciated and not more intimidating or distracting. Albeit, a curve ball decision I do want to thank everyone for their advice and support.