Casio CTK-2550 | Portable Keyboard Review | Best Budget Keyboard

Casio CTK-2550 Portable Keyboard

Anyone familiar with us and our YouTube channel will know that we generally keep our digital piano reviews focused on 88-note musical instruments with weighted actions – essentially, digital pianos that emulate acoustic pianos. That said, in this review, we’ve got something a little bit different as we’ll be looking at a very popular 61-key […]

Yamaha P45 vs Casio PX-160 | 88-Key Digital Piano Review & Comparison

Yamaha P45 vs Casio PX-160

Welcome to another piano review here at Merriam Music! In this article and accompanying video, we’ll be comparing two absolute titans of the entry-level market for 88-key digital pianos with weighted actions as we look at the Yamaha P45 vs Casio PX-160. We’ll be comparing the actions, sound engines, speaker systems, and peripheral features – […]

Where to Find the Kawai Serial Number & Where are Kawai Pianos Made?

kawai serial number

One of the questions we get on pretty much a daily basis from customers all over the world is where to find the Kawai serial number on their piano, and more specifically, where does Kawai put them on their acoustic pianos. This is of course very important information if you’re looking at a second-hand piano, […]

Roland RP107 | Digital Piano Announcement | Replacement for Roland RP102

Roland RP107 Announcement

Roland’s RP102 has been a staple of the home digital piano market since its release in late 2017. The least expensive home digital piano with 88 weighted key touch from Roland, the RP102 has been a popular alternative to other best-sellers like the Yamaha YDP-144 and Kawai KDP75. With the recent announcement of an update […]

Cheap vs Expensive Digital Pianos – Is it Worth it to Spend More on a Digital Piano?

Cheap vs Expensive Digital Pianos

With technology advancing at a truly rapid rate, there are more digital piano options on the market now than ever before. Navigating the digital piano market for the first time can be quite intimidating and confusing given all of the options. This article; Cheap vs Expensive Digital Pianos and its companion video are for all […]

Kawai CA99 vs Casio GP 510 | Hybrid Digital Piano Review & Comparison

Kawai CA99 vs Casio GP 510

The high-end digital piano market is more popular than ever. The level of musicality these pianos are now capable of combined with the convenience and inherent advantages of a digital instrument have made Hybrid digital pianos are a legit option for folks who would have previously only considered an acoustic piano, whether you’re a beginner […]

Kawai CN201 | Digital Piano Review | Kawai CN29 Upgrade

Kawai CN201

Kawai has an overflowing trophy case from all of the awards the CN series has won over the years. The Kawai CN29 was a massive seller over the past few years, but despite a relatively short production run, Kawai has already announced its replacement with the next-generation CN201. This will be our first look at […]

Piano Benches | Adjustable vs Padded vs Hard-Top | Which Type Is Right For You?

Piano Benches

If you’re shopping for a piano and have either looked at piano bench reviews on Amazon or been to a piano showroom, you’ve probably noticed that there are lots of different types of wooden frame piano benches out there. If you’re wondering which one is the best piano bench for you, this article will provide […]

Yamaha P515 vs Kawai ES8 | Digital Piano Review | Buyers Guide

Yamaha P515 vs Kawai ES8

High-end all-in-one portable digital pianos have been increasing in popularity for quite some time now, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Top-of-the-line stage pianos are of course not getting anywhere, but the idea of a professional quality keyboard with built-in speakers, great sound, and weighted keys makes a lot of sense for a lot […]

C Bechstein A124 | Upright Piano Review | C Bechstein Academy Series

C Bechstein A124

If you’re considering a premium upright piano from Germany in the $20,000-$30,000 USD range, it’s quite likely that you’ve come across the C Bechstein A124, and for good reason – from the material selection to the precision of the craftsmanship, the A124 is without question one of the top upright pianos available in its class, […]