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I'd like to get an inexpensive keyboard ($200-300) to help my 6 yr. old learn to play piano. I'd like it to have touch sensitive keys (dynamic, not on/off). If feasible, I'd also like to use it to learn some keyboard myself, and also for backing tracks to jam to (preferably drums & bass, otherwise just drums). I almost bought a Yamaha PSR295 ($200 new), which looks perfect, with LCD screen showing the musical staff, lessons built in, touch-sensitive keys, on-board speakers, headphone jack, etc.
However, then I thought about getting an old used pro level keyboard instead of a new consumer level (i.e., more toy-like) model. I know very little about keyboards. I remember the old days when the Yamaha DX7 roamed the earth as king. I think the subsequent DX7-II was like 2 DX7s in one, and I see DX7-IIs selling on eBay for around $200-300. I recall the Roland Juno making some waves back in the day, too.
Anyway, any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
However, then I thought about getting an old used pro level keyboard instead of a new consumer level (i.e., more toy-like) model. I know very little about keyboards. I remember the old days when the Yamaha DX7 roamed the earth as king. I think the subsequent DX7-II was like 2 DX7s in one, and I see DX7-IIs selling on eBay for around $200-300. I recall the Roland Juno making some waves back in the day, too.
Anyway, any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
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