I had the chance to learn the piano on a grand piano (K. Kawai KG-3C from early 1980's which is a great baby grand). As I was the only pianist in the family, i

I had the chance to learn the piano on a grand piano (K. Kawai KG-3C from early 1980's which is a great baby grand). As I was the only pianist in the family, it followed me everywhere I moved, from France to now south east Asia. After 40 years, it is still working perfectly, even if it had endured a lot. I also have digital keyboards, make music with great VSTs, etc... But nothing compares to a real piano in terms of inspiration and emotion. Each piano you play with will have a soul and character that will resonate with you (or not). I love digital things, but nothing replaces the poetry of a piano. And damn, these instruments are marvels of craftmanship. And people saying having to bring a technician to tune your piano twice a year is a chore, for me it's the opposite. I love seeing my technician optimizing the sound and the action to my playing style, discussing with him about his experience in Hamburg at Steinway, etc...