A child learning to play the piano will not succeed unless the child has an instrument at home on which to practice  However, good-quality pianos, whether new or secondhand, are costly  Buying one is justified only if the child has the necessary talent and perseverance, which is precisely what one cannot know in advance
Consequently, parents should buy an inexpensive secondhand instrument at first and upgrade if and when the child' s ability and inclination are proven
In some parents, spending increasing amounts of money on having their children learn to play the piano produces increasing anxiety to hear immediate results.