Alesis Melody 61 Keyboard Piano for Beginners with 61 Keys, Speakers, Stand, Bench, Headphones, Tablet/Sheet Music Stand, 300 Sounds and Music Lessons

Great keyboard and price!! That’s my daughter piano teacher words… I can say it’s great for everyone beginner or advanced, child or adult to learn or fun, easy to install good quality of the sound, multiple choices of instruments, really good headphones and nice and comfortable sitter. Overall great product for good value.

Backstory:It all began when I decided it was time to pursue my dream of becoming a musical virtuoso. Well, not exactly. In truth, I had watched one too many YouTube videos of child prodigies playing Beethoven, and thought, “How hard could it be?” Cue the late-night online shopping spree where I stumbled upon the Alesis Melody 61 Key Keyboard Piano.Its description promised everything: 300 sounds, music lessons, a stand, stool, headphones, microphone, and even a sheet music stand—basically, all the tools to turn me into the next Elton John. I was sold. Two days later, a suspiciously large box arrived at my door, and thus began my journey into musical mediocrity (with a side of chaos).The Encounter:The first sign of trouble came during assembly. The stool seemed straightforward, but the stand? It felt like an IKEA nightmare. At one point, I accidentally turned it into what could only be described as a modern art piece. With the help of YouTube and a little cursing, I finally got everything set up.Excited, I turned on the keyboard and hit a random key. Instead of a grand piano sound, I was greeted by what I can only describe as “techno alien disco.” Turns out, I had accidentally selected Sound #273. After cycling through bagpipes, helicopter noises, and what might have been a kazoo, I eventually found a classic piano sound. Progress!Half an hour into my first music lesson, the dog started howling in what I hoped was approval, though it sounded suspiciously like protest. The included microphone, which I naïvely plugged in, turned my attempts at singing into something resembling auto-tuned banshee wails. But hey, everyone starts somewhere.Review:Pros:1. Feature Overload: 300 sounds and rhythms mean you’ll never get bored. From pianos to strings to, yes, helicopter noises—it’s got it all.2. Great Starter Kit: The included stand, stool, headphones, and microphone make this an all-in-one package, perfect for beginners or hobbyists.3. Learning Made Easy: The built-in lessons are surprisingly good, offering step-by-step guidance for those (like me) starting from zero.4. Compact and Lightweight: Easy to move around, whether you’re practicing in the bedroom, living room, or pretending you’re on stage.5. Budget-Friendly: For everything included, it’s a bargain. Perfect for those dipping their toes into music without committing to a pricey piano.Cons:1. Stand Assembly Drama: Putting it together was an adventure I wasn’t emotionally prepared for.2. Sound Quality: While decent for the price, don’t expect concert hall acoustics. The speakers can sound a bit tinny at higher volumes.3. Microphone Chaos: It works, but don’t expect studio-level clarity. Also, it’s dangerously fun, leading to impromptu karaoke sessions.4. Overwhelming Choices: With 300 sounds, it’s easy to spend more time exploring them than actually practicing.Unexpected Adventures:By day three, I had mastered Twinkle Twinkle Little Star—and by “mastered,” I mean I could play it without accidentally hitting helicopter mode. But the real highlight? A spontaneous “family concert” featuring my questionable keyboard skills, the dog howling backup vocals, and a neighbor knocking to ask if we were “okay.” (I like to think they wanted to join the band.)The stool, by the way, has now become the cat’s favorite perch, and the sheet music stand works wonderfully… as a holder for snacks.Final Thoughts:The Alesis Melody 61 is a fantastic entry-level keyboard for anyone looking to explore music without breaking the bank. It’s not perfect—the sound quality is mid-tier, and the stand assembly tested my patience—but it’s packed with features, fun, and potential. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a hobbyist looking for a fun instrument, this keyboard delivers.Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just be prepared for some chaos along the way. 8/10—bonus points if you can figure out how to use Sound #273 in an actual song!

Doesn’t sound anything like a traditional keyboard but I suppose for the price, it’s good for beginners and comes with the seat,stand and headphones

Great beginner keyboard piano good value for money.

Fabulous. Have 6 months no regrets about this purchase

Bought for my 11 granddaughter's birthday and she's thrilled with it. Her parents are thrilled that it comes with headphones. It's really good quality and value for the price since you get the stand, small stool, music stand and headphones supplied too. It's a full size keyboard so does take up quite a lot of space and it's heavy. My granddaughter is having lots of fun learning to play on it and will hopefully gets lots of use from it. I would recommend it.

My 13 year old Grandson loves it and uses it daily.

Fantastic buy so many features to this piano it has ear phones too . The stand is durable the chair is too I really can’t fault this item and would recommend. The delivery was fast