I'm a beginner - digital versus acoustic

[Lou]

Hi All

I am a beginner piano player and have a good digital piano at home with weighted keys and hammer action.

I attend evening class where I have the opportunity to play an acoustic piano. My goal is to move through the grades and eventually become an accomplished pianist. I'm not intending to become professional - it will always only be a hobby.

My question is this; will learning on a digital piano hinder my progress? I would imagine that the answer is yes. If so, at what point should I purchase an acoustic. Grade one? Grade 2? Etc.

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Many thanks

[rlefebvr]

You should look into the instrument section, there are lots and lots of threads on this subject that I am sure will help you.

Both have their good and bad points. It really depends on your needs.

Also, if you go digital, don't go cheap.

[Lou]

Thanks for that.  I'll have a look in the instrument section.

Thanks again.