good piano for beginners?

A piano is a piano.

They don't come with training wheels.

I'm in my 30's also and was considering getting going with the piano. Lots are for sale on Craigslist. I was also looking at these keyboards with weighted keys:

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That being said, it has to be something you're willing to commit to and practice on a daily basis. If playing scales over and over sounds boring to you or you already don't have any free time, might want to just save your money

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Well it's more for my daughter, but I'd also love to learn and play. I'll probably just get her going first and then she can teach me.

My 7 yr old started playing and I got her an 88key keyboard with weighted keys and it plays and sound wonderful.. Think it was around 400

Dale, find a good piano store, and have your daughter try out a few to see which feels good to her. Consider renting or rent-to-own, which most places should do. If she quits after a couple years or doesn't like it, simply return it.

Of course there's nothing "simply" about acquiring and then returning an instrument the size of a piano.

I've been playing for 40 years, and a Church organist for the last 34. YMMV

Until she's really good and you know she'll stick with it just get a good keyboard. They are cheaper, much easier to move, and much easier to maintain.

If you go the portable route, Yamaha P-200/250/300s are out there. They're durable used & pretty cheap. The feel is very realistic and they have good speakers.

And you can start playing any age. Youtube is full of lessons. Just don't be discouraged when you see some Korean 8yr old that kicks everybody's arse.

I had lessons for one month at age 8. I didn't go back to piano until I was 39, then studied privately for 11 years. Anyone can do it. You have to be willing to put on the work.