alright, to clear up, what is the fundemental difference between an arranger like the 2100 and a synth like the Motif? Also, what about something like the Technix SX 7000 (is that correct) or the Genysis? As far as develping my piano skills, for me creativity and performance ability is key. I am primarily a rock/pop/jazz pianist and do most of my playing by ear rather than thru reading music (my reading skills are way behind my playing skills , which makes learing especially tedious) eh, anyways, thanks guys, please keep up the suggestions, i searched endlessly for an educated group of keyboardists and perhaps i have finally found one