Keyboard Hire for Beginners
The smart, flexible start for future pianists.
Why start with a keyboard?
Develop Finger Coordination: Our keyboards feature touch-sensitive keys, allowing students to learn the relationship between touch and volume.
Learn Music Theory: The layout is identical to a piano, making it easy to learn notes, scales, and chords that transfer 100% to a larger instrument later.
Keep it Fun: Built-in rhythms and different instrument sounds keep younger children engaged during those first few months of practice.
Save Space & Budget: If space is at a premium, a portable keyboard is the ideal solution while you "test the waters."
Many parents choose a keyboard as a "launchpad" before committing to a full-sized digital piano. It’s the perfect way to:
Our Beginner Keyboard Range
Keyboard HireCasio CT S300 Digital Keyboard
From: £12.00 / each month and a £24.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page- Keyboard Hire
Casio LK S250 Light Up Portable Keyboard
From: £15.00 / each month and a £30.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Sale!Keyboard Hire
Yamaha Piaggero NP11/12 - 61 Note Digital Piano
From: £18.00 / each month and a £50.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Sale!Keyboard Hire
Yamaha Piaggero NP31/32 - 76 Note Digital Piano
From: £20.00 / each month and a £60.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Uncategorised
SDP2 Digital Keyboard By Gear4Music Black
From: £25.00 / each month and a £50.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Uncategorised
Casio CDSP110 Digital Piano Black
From: £30.00 / each month and a £60.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Digital Piano Hire
Yamaha P45 Digital Piano Black
From: £35.00 / each month and a £70.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit View product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Beginner Keyboard & Digital Piano Comparison
Which one should you hire?
| Model | Keys | Key Action | Best For | Hire /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casio CT-S300 | 61 | Touch Sensitive | Young Beginners | £12.00 |
| Casio LK-S250 | 61 | Light-up Keys | Self-Teaching | £15.00 |
| Yamaha NP-12 | 61 | Piano-Style | Compact Starter | £18.00 |
| Yamaha NP-32 | 76 | Graded Soft Touch | Advancing Starter | £20.00 |
| G4M SDP-2 | 88 | Semi-Weighted | Budget 88-Key | £26.00 |
| Casio CDP-S100 | 88 | Scaled Hammer | Serious Students | £30.00 |
| Yamaha P-45 | 88 | Graded Hammer | Teacher's Choice | £35.00 |
The "Lightweight" Starters (Casio CT-S / LK Series)
These are perfect if you aren't sure if your child will stick with it. The Casio LK-S250 is a "secret weapon" for parents—the keys light up to show which note to play, which keeps kids engaged even when they aren't in a lesson.
The "Slim Piano" Choice (Yamaha NP Series)
The NP-12 and NP-32 look like pianos but have "Soft Touch" keys. They are much lighter than a real piano, making them easy to move around the house, but they still have that professional Yamaha sound.
The "Serious Student" Models (SDP-2, CDP-S100, P-45)
If your teacher mentions "Weighted Action," you must choose from these three.
SDP-2: The most affordable way to get a full 88-key length.
Casio CDP-S100: The "modern" choice. It’s incredibly thin and fits on almost any desk.
Yamaha P-45: The industry standard. If you want the instrument that 90% of piano teachers recommend, this is the one.