If I was to label myself anything musically it would be.............I am a "music appreciator"!! I am by no means anything close to professional, yet music is (has) always been a main focal point in my life. Tyros2 is the most expensive keyboard I have ever owned. It took a lot of hard work to afford it, as I am not rich. It IS the right instrument for me, for it has provided more pure pleasure than any other instrument I can play. For an average Joe (Charley) like me to have such a top of the line, state of the art, instrument in my modest home beats it all!! The sounds I can make from it is worth it all....................... -charley