Hi, I have the intention to bring my grandpiano 172 cm (320 kg)from Europe to my house in Pondicherry, by air or by sea. First question : Will my piano support the climate ? Pondicherry is not as humid as Kerala. I have two daughters in Pondicherry (12 and 6). I like them to learn to play violin. The sound of violin in addition to the sound of piano is like a sparkling jewel added to pure gold on a loving Indian wife. Second question : Will it be better for my daughters to have a violin teacher privately home or should they go to a music school. Thanks so much for your kind help. Claude, Lausanne, Switzerland.

-- claude rochat (clauderochat@usa.com), December 28, 2002