Keyboardist
As a keyboardist, you can have all the power to create amazing sounds just at the touch of a finger tip. Harnessing those abilities through the right equipment can make your value sky rocket in the music world and a band.
PROS: You can make any sound in the world (through a synth), you have the ability to be your own 1-man band without sounding like 1 man, you don't have as many competitors as guitar players and you can give a band that sort of epicness it needs to push it over the top.
CONS: Not every song needs a synth/piano in it, unless you have a huge budget, you'll probably have to deal with overpowering guitars and loud drums that may drown you out in your practices.
GENRES: Almost any genre could use a synth/piano in it, however, Indie Rock, Techno, & Jazz may give you more of the lime light and give you the full capability to show off your skills.
RECOMMENDED STARTUP EQUIPMENT FOR KEYBOARDISTS:
I would definently check out zZounds, they have an amazing selection (here are some recommendations for startup equipment for a person with a limited budget):
Yamaha has always been a well-respected brand in my mind and if you want to get started with a professional keyboard without burning a hole in your pocket, I think this synth is the way to go:
As for amps, this one has served me well in my practices and giving me the bang & clarity I needed to stand my ground with guitars, bass, & drums:
Don't forget you will need a stand, cables, and a sustain pedal, and of course anything else you can afford to shoot you towards the top.
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