For some musicians, choosing an instrument can be a daunting task. Obviously each instrument has its own pros and cons. But in the long run, which instrument will be best for you? Piano is the recommended starting point. That does not mean go out and buy a grand piano. You can find a basic 49 key keyboard fairly cheap at most department and electronic stores. Some people will tell you to spend a lot and go ahead and buy the most expensive keyboard you can find. They are wrong. For a beginner, a cheaper keyboard will allow you to learn the basics just as well as the higher ends. As long as it has black and white keys and sounds somewhat similar to a piano, you should be ready to go.
Why choose piano? For starters, most have headphone jacks. Your family and friends will appreciate this. You are able to practice silently and at your own pace without feeling the need to impress anyone but yourself. You will find very few instruments with this feature. From personal experience as well as through research, I have discovered that piano is a bit simpler to learn. You have the same set of keys, A through G, repeated in octaves. If you learn one octave, you've learned them all. Most keyboards come with a small book of songs and may have some pre-programmed for you to play along with. This will teach you to read sheet music. It is incredibly easy to find sheet music for piano and guitar as opposed to other instruments.
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