Every piano or keyboard is as unique as the individual playing that instrument.  There is no 1 "right" keyboard. The search for an instrument is exciting.  Here is some information to help you in your search.  Lots of information below. 


But first:  MANY BEGINNING STUDENTS WANT TO PURCHASE A DIGITAL KEYBOARD FIRST.  

I recommend one of these:   2 Yamaha 125 or Roland FP30.  Watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMPtKmhraA&fbclid=IwAR0J0qj8U4c4_SbBCT9GqxMZGsYBbIgjj4B9XBsxoEevGsQKE0kgrOZg8sY&app=desktop


You might find this online resource helpful:

Piano Buyer Guide

https://www.pianobuyer.com/

The above site includes not only information but a searchable database of instruments for sale.

For "real" pianos - built of wood with strings:

Steinway & Sons Paramus, NJ
455 Route 17 South
Paramus, NJ  07652
Store hours:
Mon - Sat 10AM - 6PM
Sunday:  Closed
http://www.steinwayshowrooms.com/spg-paramus

Steinway Rental Program:   
NOTE:  The Piano Studio of Linda Petrocchi is an Educational Partner with Steinway & Sons 


Faust Harrison Pianos - New York City
3 locations - carries all the major brands, you can check prices on the website
http://www.faustharrisonpianos.com/featured.php 


Lindeblad Piano - Highway 46 Pinebrook, NJ

https://www.lindebladpiano.com/
This website also has a lot of information about pianos and only carries premium instruments.


Vienna Piano Company - Hacketstown, NJ
http://www.viennapiano.com/

The Great American Piano Company - Parispanny and Edison, NJ 
http://www.pianosnj.com/index.html

Freehold Music Center - Freehold, NJ
http://www.freeholdmusic.com/index.html

Robbies Music City - Route 46 Wayne, NJ
http://robbiesmusiccity.com/shop/

Local colleges and universities sell their keyboards on a regular basis, usually in the spring.  Seton Hall sells instruments in late winter or early spring.

DIGITAL KEYBOARDS - two reliable makers are Yamaha Roland and Casio.  The Yamaha "P" series is pretty good.  The lowest price option is the P45

For a good selection of digital keyboards that you can play try these locations: 


Sam Ash Paramus, NJ
E-50 Route 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone:201-843-0119
Store Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun: No Sunday Hours
http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/topCategories_-1_10052_10002.


Guitar Center Totowa -
1 Rte 46 West, Suite #7
Totowa, New Jersey  07512
Phone: 973-837-0855
Store Hours:
Mon-Thur: 11-9 | Fri: 10-9 | Sat: 10-8 | Sun: 11-6

http://www.guitarcenter.com/?o=5&ipp=25&source=4WWRWXGTww.