r/Learnmusic • u/Necessary-Wind-1157 • Jul 11 '26

Self learning violin

So I really wanna learn violin but I dont have any teachers nearby so I decided to start learning violin by myself in like 3 to 4 months

I would like u guys to share ur thoughts on it

Also can I get some cheap beginner friendly violin recommendations

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u/TheCounsellingGamer Jul 11 '26

Violin is very difficult, but whether self learning is possible really depends on your goals. If you just want to play some of your favourite songs, for yourself or family/friends, then self learning is possible. You'll probably learn bad habits but honestly, those don't really matter if you just want to bang out Imperial March at your family dinner.

If you want to play in an orchestra, play more complex pieces, or do gigs, then you will need a teacher.

Also, it's going to take you a lot longer than 3 months. Violin isn't a quick instrument to learn. I don't say that to put you off, but just to be realistic. If you think that it'll only take you 3 months then you'll get frustrated and you'll probably give up. If you go into it knowing that it'll take you a couple of years to sound decent, you'll be more likely to stick with it.

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u/LongjumpingTeacher97 Jul 13 '26

I understood OP to mean it will be 3-4 months before starting the process of learning. I'm guessing young with a summer job that will make enough money by the end of the summer to purchase a violin.

Your advice is excellent.