I've never taken piano/keyboard lessons and I know I would find going out and taking lessons to be doomed to other things I have to do. So this is a convenient way to get me invested in learning to the point I will eventually want to make time to take lessons with a live piano/keyboard teacher. However, I think there needs to be a companion book to practice when you don't want to strain to see the laptop at the same time you're trying to play or you don't have access to your laptop or don't have a proper set up for both the laptop and keyboard (note: there should be a two-tier type stand offered to properly align the laptop with the keyboard to afford the best and most comfortable viewing of both and cut down on unnecessary neck/eye strain).
Also, there needs to be part of the first lesson on where to properly position your fingers on the keys (in the middle or the edge?), also the proper way to stroke the keys and tips on the most efficient way to transition from playing one key to another key and specific exercises that work to build on these techniques. Playing songs right off is great, but I think without addressing these issues--especially for pure beginners, I worry this could lead to the development of some bad habits/techniques that will frustratingly need to be unlearned when moving on to taking actual lessons.
I have to disagree with the comment about the software not working on Windows 7. I have Windows 7 and so far it works perfectly fine.
All in all, without the exceptions noted, I would have rated it a 5. I am very pleased with this purchase and I would recommend it anyone who has an interest in learning to play.
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