We are digital piano & keyboard specialists, based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Stay up to date with the latest news, reviews, tips, and offers by joining our FREE newsletter (unsubscribe at any time).
There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in living rooms and spare bedrooms up and down the country. People—ordinary people with busy lives—are teaching themselves to play the piano. Not with stuffy music books or weekly visits to a piano teacher, but on their own terms, in their own time, often with nothing more than a digital piano, a tablet, and a spark of curiosity.
👉 Watch our in-depth review of the Yamaha CSP series below to see exactly how this smart piano works—and why it’s turning heads among beginners and experienced players alike.
And in 2025, it’s easier than ever.
Gone are the days when learning piano meant committing to a rigid schedule, nervously showing up for lessons, and wrestling with exercises that felt more like schoolwork than fun. Today’s learners are more independent, more empowered, and—crucially—better equipped.
With the internet at their fingertips and smart devices they already know how to use, they’ve got access to a piano teacher 24/7—whether that’s through YouTube tutorials, mobile apps, or smart instruments that guide them every step of the way.
One of the most exciting examples of this new wave of piano learning is the Yamaha CSP digital piano series. It’s a quiet revolution in itself—an elegant, traditional-looking piano that hides an astonishing amount of modern technology just beneath the surface.
The first thing people notice about the Yamaha CSP isn’t what it has—it’s what it doesn’t have. No giant touchscreens. No banks of confusing buttons. Just a clean, classic front panel that wouldn’t look out of place in a concert hall. But connect it to your smart device via Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app, and the whole piano comes alive.
Through your iPad or smartphone, you suddenly have full control over everything the CSP can do. And it’s a lot—hundreds of voices, backing styles, effects, recording features, and more. You swipe, and the sound changes. You tap, and a rhythm kicks in. It’s intuitive, modern, and deeply satisfying.
What’s most important, though, is that this app-based approach removes the fear factor. Instead of sitting in front of a wall of buttons, wondering what does what, you’re using a screen interface you already understand. It’s second nature.
One feature that consistently delights customers—especially beginners—is the Stream Lights system. These clever LED lights above the keys show you exactly where to place your fingers, in real time, while backing music plays along.
We’ve seen total beginners, sometimes the partner of the person actually shopping for the piano, light up with joy as they follow the lights and realise they’re playing a song they know. Not just notes—but music. It draws people in. They sit down, start tapping along, and the next thing you know, they’re having genuine fun.
And that’s the real key to learning piano in 2025: it has to be enjoyable. If it feels like a chore, most people won’t stick with it. But if the first experience is one of success, fun, and familiarity—that’s the fuel that keeps you coming back. That’s how skills develop.
There’s also something to be said for the comfort of learning privately. Many people are put off by the idea of lessons—not because they don’t want to improve, but because they’re worried about judgement or pressure. The CSP gives you the freedom to learn in a way that feels safe and relaxed. No one’s watching. You can try, fail, laugh, and try again.
And that self-paced journey—guided by technology that supports rather than intimidates—is what makes the CSP such a brilliant fit for today’s learner.
So what would we say to someone reading this who’s thinking about learning piano, but still sitting on the fence?
We’d say: reassess what you think learning piano is.
It’s not like it used to be. It’s not rigid, formal, or locked behind closed doors. It’s engaging, flexible, and, thanks to instruments like the Yamaha CSP series, much more accessible than you might think. If you enjoy music, this is one of the most rewarding ways to participate in it—by actually playing the songs you love.
Enter your email address below to receive our free weekly newsletter containing the latest piano, keyboard and organ demonstration videos, breaking news, special offers, invitations to our live video events, technical support articles and much more.
These items are sold on behalf of Yamaha, and are sent to us on a per-order basis, typically within 5-7 working days, unless an ETA is otherwise stated.
We'll contact you the moment your purchase arrives with us to organise delivery, based on your selected option.
Example products: Yamaha DGX670, Yamaha P-525, Yamaha YDP-S55, Yamaha Clavinova.
These items must be sent with a heavy-goods courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via Dachser.
Tracking will be provided by the haulier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
*If you have included the optional £180 "Yamaha Premium Service" home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will contact you regarding arrangements after purchase.
**The Yamaha CSP Series, Yamaha CVP905 & CVP909, Yamaha CLP875, 885 & 895GP, and Yamaha NU1Xa are all sold on behalf of Yamaha and arrive with us on a per-order basis. As soon as your piano has arrived, we will contact you to organise the appropriate dispatch method. ETA for stock is shown on the product page for those items.
***If you have included the optional £99 home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will send your details direct to the installation team, who will contact you within 48 hours to make arrangements.
Depending on which option is most appropriate, we will either contact you to discuss a bespoke ePianos delivery surcharge for goods we can’t package for a 3rd party courier, or otherwise dispatch goods via FedEx or APC.
If a courier is used, tracking will be provided by them directly, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Example products: Yamaha PSR-SX920, Yamaha P-225, Yamaha NP-15.
These items will be sent via courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via UPS or Parcelforce.
Tracking will be provided by the courier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Smaller items, such as books, discs, etc, will be dispatched via Royal Mail second class.
After purchase, you can download the file either from the order confirmation page or the "Downloads" tab in "My Account".
If you have selected the option to receive a pre-loaded USB stick, then this will be dispatched via Royal Mail.
We will contact you regarding any pre-ordered items, and let you know when they arrive so as to arrange delivery with you at a convenient time.
Used items can also be purchased using either of the following options (minimum loan amount of £250 after deposit):
Total amount payable: £893.32
Available finance options are displayed at checkout. Alternatively, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the options, or email a finance application to you. Find out more by clicking here
Our seasonal opening hours are as follows:
We are closed on all bank holidays, therefore the processing of sales and deliveries will be delayed.
For orders of any stock displaying a 7-10 day lead time, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
This is a special order "agency" item, and comes to us directly from Yamaha on a per-order basis.
It typically takes 7-10 days for this item to arrive with us, whereupon we'll contact you to discuss the arrangement of delivery.
For any pre-orders, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you, and update you with an ETA.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
*Cashback amount varies product to product, as indicated.
Comments: