Welcome to CMajor's brand new episode on getting ready to play the piano.  You'll discover how to pick out the right keyboard or piano for yourself. We'll go over some music basics and take it from there.  You may be wondering, what is the right type of piano or keyboard--How many keys will you need?  Will you need something that feels like a real piano?  Is it better to purchase a real piano over a digital piano?  Do you have the space for an upright or grand piano?  Once you've decided on a piano, what type of music do you wish to learn to play?  Do you really want to just sit down and play the piano?  Some students only want to learn to read music.  In my opinion, playing and piano and reading the notes are two different approaches.  You can learn to play the piano in three months or so.  Becoming musically literate and reading the notes on a staff may take considerably longer, i.e. up to two years with steady practice and careful attention. We'll talk about the best way for you to get started according to your learning style and take it from there.  Good luck!