i wanna learn to play the piano but it's WAY to expensive to actually buy one, so i have to get a keyboard with features similar to an acoustic piano such as weighted keys and such so i can practice at home…. but i'm wondering if there's any point in taking piano lessons when i can just buy a keyboard with lessons in it?? is it better to learn to play the piano and move on to keyboard because i'm pretty sure i'm going to b stuck wit a keyboard after i stop taking lessons? and should i stop taking lessons once i learn all of the basics? beacuse i'm one of those people who get's dedicated to something and will practice with no complaints at all… and also how long will it take to learn the basics and is there anything else that i should know ?
For the first year it is fine to use a keyboard, but you will definitely need piano lessons. Group lessons are inexpensive and my work charges $10 dollars for an hour lesson. There are disadvantages to group lessons, but you will learn the basics and lessons are fun. You can learn a lot with 2 years of study but to be really proficient you'll need at least 7 years of study (private lessons). If you are serious about learning the piano you will need to invest in one after about a year because that is when you start learning proper technique and pedal usage. You can rent a piano or buy a used one for less expense.