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How do I learn violin without a teacher?
I have wanted to learn violin for a Long Time. My daughter (7) wants to learn also. I thought it would be fun for us to learn together. The Only problem is there are no violin teachers around us. I think the closest One is in another State (around a 3 hr Drive). I would love to find someone local who could give private lessons but unfortunately there are none. I am determined to learn and I want my daughter to have that opportunity also. Any ideas?
I think that if you try to learn without a teacher, you are just *begging* to Pick up bad habits and bad technique. The violin is a Very demanding Instrument. There are some instruments you Can teach yourself (to a Point) but violin really isn't one of them. I've taught myself a few instruments, but when it came time to learn violin, I went Out of my Way to get a teacher, and I think that was absolutely the Right decision.
I think you should do Two things:
1) Redouble Your efforts to find a More local teacher. I can't believe there's *nobody* around you who plays violin. Even someone who has had proper Training on the instrument but isn't normally a Professional teacher would be better than trying to go it alone. Maybe a High School student or something?
2) If there really isn't anyone, I would drive the 3 Hours to get to a Real teacher. Even if you only did this, say, once a month, having *some* proper guidance will really help.
