London MADA Keyboard & Piano Exchange
Keyboards and pianos, passed on from one family to the next
Outgrown your keyboard, or looking for a better instrument without paying shop prices? Every keyboard and piano we offer has been played and checked by one of our teachers first.
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Instruments on the exchange
Every instrument is played and tested by a London MADA teacher before it is listed.
How it works
Simple, checked, and fair
- Families bring us instrumentsKeyboards and pianos that children have outgrown, ready for the next student.
- We check every oneA teacher plays every key, checks the action and touch response, and grades the condition before anything is listed.
- You buy with confidenceQuote the reference number when you enquire and we'll hold the instrument for you while we arrange collection.
Selling
Have a keyboard or piano your child has outgrown?
Tell us what it is and send a few photos. Once one of our teachers has had a look, we'll be in touch to talk you through the options.
Buying
Looking for an instrument?
Tell us your budget and what you need. If nothing on the exchange suits you yet, we'll contact you when a match comes in.
Buying guide
Keyboard or piano?
The right instrument depends on where your child is now and where they're heading.
- Touch-sensitive keys matter from the first lesson. They let students play loud and soft, which every exam and every piece asks for.
- 61 keys suits beginners. By around Grade 2 to 3, pieces start to need the full 88.
- A digital piano gives 88 weighted keys, headphones for quiet practice, and no tuning.
- An acoustic piano gives the fullest touch and tone. Allow for specialist removers and tuning once or twice a year.
- Not sure? Ask your teacher before you buy — they know exactly what your child needs next.