deminc:Mr Kang/Crestar - thanks for the recommendation! I think I will check that out next week. piano - My kids have electronic keyboards bought by their grandmother. They love it, but it drives me mad! I just think it's better to use the proper \"tools\" from the start - the tone and feel are very different. I'm very old-fashioned when it comes to instruments, keke. I think I'll go with the Suzuki violin, now that I have a good recommendationf for teacher, and reassurance about the left-hand thingy. THANK YOU!!!Hi,Mr Kang is the Vice President of SMAS. He's rather well known for his strictness, so be prepared.It's definitely better to get a piano if the interest is there. My ds is already complaining about the different touch & feel between playing on a piano and keyboard (he just started piano lessons about 2 months ago). Now, we are also planning to get a piano. Happy shopping!