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Q: First of all there is NO ONE in my area that knows how to play the violin, so for lessons i would have to travel at least an hour everyday. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good online course or something that I could take, great books that have good explanations and pics, or if anyone themselves could explain how to or teach me a bit. I know how hard it can be learning independantly, but im determined and as I said, it is hard to find people who know how to play around here. It is mainly the fingering part that gets me. I can play instruments by ear usually it just takes a little start. Once i learn the scale well and a song or two, then I think it will come easy from there. Please help me find a good resource :) Thanks

I would check out the links below: http://musiced.about.com/od/violinlessons/Online_Violin_Lessons_for_Adults.htm .

Of course as a violinist, I would encourage you to do a bit more research on violin lessons nearby. Look in a yellow book. Go to a nearby school and talk to the music teacher and see if he knows of anyone who would be willing to teach. Even if it's actually a cello player who teaches you, at least you'll have someone to give you tips and help you fix problems you might not otherwise notice.

I am not classically trained. But I did start off with a year of group lessons. And I've taken master classes. I've played in orchestras for most of my life, and was the concertmistress this past year. I think that without those lessons, I would not have attained the level I am today.

Whatever your decision is, I hope you enjoy the violin. It's an AWESOME instrument.

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I will be glad when i finally know how to play for sure. But until then, thanks for your info and i will be sure to find lessons somewhere in the near furture :)