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Full Size Brand Name Keyboard! Yamaha 88 key   Amazon exclusive model includes power adapter and sustain pedal 88 fully weighted piano style keys simulate the feel of an acoustic piano and provide a quality playing experience Contains 10 different voices, including digitally sampled tones from real Yamaha acoustic grand pianos Dual mode lets you combine 2 voices together, like piano and strings, for an inspiring new playing experience Slim and stylish design with a depth of less than 12 inches, the P71 requires little space and weighs only 25 pounds You will need to purchase a separate stand or use a table.   Great guitar or cello stand at a great price! Updated Strong Retainer Arm Guitar Stand:🎵Adjustable Height retainer arm for securing guitar and adjustable head clamp with rubber neck guard locking latch keeps the neck in place ,this guitar stand made from steel is tough enough to withstand day to day knocks and bumps whilst at home or being transported that for any instrumentali

 Why am I posting about Amazon Prime Days when I am a music teacher? Because music teachers and their musicians need supplies! Rosin Strings Stands Cases Lesson Books Bows Gig Bags Other Accessories! I will be watching for great deals and listing them in blog posts as well as on facebook and instagram to share all of the deals with those who need them most.   Don't have an Amazon Prime Membership? Get a Free 30 Day Trial Here *Disclosure As an Amazon Associate, if you make a purchase through one of my links I may receive a few cents compensation. 

  Got those Summertime Blues?  Why not turn them into music?  Summer is a great time to explore an instrument.  Piano is the 'gateway' to all other instruments.  Theory comprehension comes's easiest as it is literally black and white!  At Keys & Strings we combine lesson studies with fun popular arrangements, so the student always feels accomplishment in their new music exploration.  We have posted a previous blog on our educators recommendations, but wanted to provide our families with a way to explore other options.   Best Digital Keyboards for Beginner's

Rosin is made from conifer (evergreen) trees.  Some rosins will smell like a Christmas Tree after you apply it to your bow.  It will not hurt your fingers or your clothes.  But it can hurt the varnish on your violin, so make sure that you wipe down your instrument after each play. In the summer I tend to use Light Rosin *, as it works better in the high humidity in our area.  I won't recommend a particular brand, but I do like Hill brand from England.  Light Rosin tends to be harder, and won't get as sticky in the heat of the summer months.   I switch over to Dark Rosin*  in the dryer air seasons.  It's a bit softer, and adheres better.   Price DOES matter.   Cheap one dollar rosin will not be the best quality.    But Rosin does not need to be a break the bank product.  $12-$20 will be a better quality rosin and it will last. Some educators say you must knick up the rosin the first time you use it.  I personally have never done this, I heard my first teacher tell my

YAMAHA P71 88-Key*  Yamaha P71  Action Digital Piano with Sustain Pedal and Power Supply (Amazon-Exclusive) Why do we like this keyboard? No bells, whistles or lights Weighted keys Place on table you already have or get optional stand Don't have the space for a full sized keyboard? Here is a smaller size Why do we like this keyboard? Minimum acceptable size of 61 keys responsive touch keys has power source Weighted keys Place on table you already have or get  optional stand   Casio CT-X700 61 keys No matter which brand or size you purchase, keep in mind that the minimum requirements are: 61 keys Touch Sensitive, Touch Responsive, Weighted or Semi-Weighted Keys A pedal will be needed at some point in the future.  *These items were available at Amazon on publication date of this post.  As an Amazon associate we will receive a small percentage of your purchase at no cost to you if you purchased through our link.