Hybrid- & Digital Piano Guide 2025

Whoever decides to learn piano nowadays encounters a wide variety of models, types, concepts and manufacturers. Starting with classic acoustic pianos and grand pianos, through digital and hybrid models, to stage pianos, the interested beginner is spoilt for choice.

First and foremost, it is essential to find out what “piano type” you are. In our extensive buying guide we work out the differences in the individual types as well as the associated advantages and disadvantages, thus providing you with a kind of decision matrix.

Equipped with this, you can dive into the extensive market overview. Because alone in the German market, there are well over 150 different digital pianos, which we have meticulously sorted into three price categories with all the facts, features and characteristics.

We have also fought our way through the jungle of countless software pianos for you and present a selection of the twelve most interesting representatives here, suitably supplemented by a market overview of MIDI keyboards to make the software as playable as possible. 

Early musical education is also a major topic in the magazine, because as well as being fun to play, the learning process promotes cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence and social skills. Learn about the benefits of playing the piano and the other reasons for supporting young children through play.

In an in-depth portrait, Martin Kohlstedt provides insights into his world of thoughts and his work. This issue is complemented by overviews of software solutions and suitable keyboards to enjoy a piano at home, even with little space.