I'm Wakeley Purple, living in Louisville KY, originally from around Boston MA.
I'm a beginner, and I started backwards. Never touched a key as a kid ('50s), and when I did decide to learn piano this year I bought a used RD700sx. Then I found a teacher who studied at St. Petersburg (Russia) Conservatory, and charges $16/45min - can you believe it? I'm happy to be making my own music, such as it is.
Lurking here is a real inspiration, and the fact that this thread has been going for 5 years says a lot. Thanks for being here.