The most important factor is to decide whether you want an electronic keyboard or a real acoustic piano.

Here are several things to consider when you make that first decision to:

1. Before you buy a great acoustic piano, think about why you buy it: If you buy it for a child, and they have never played piano before, you might consider buying an inexpensive electronic keyboard first on the level of interest in determining child. If your child showsInterest then consider upgrading to a real piano. Why? Pianos are large and expensive, and if you buy it, it will cost $ 200-300 to move it, every time. And if you want to sell, it's not quite so simple. And if you can not sell, then they are difficult and expensive to dispose of (unless you have bought a very top of the line model, such as Steinway.)