ya i think 1 can teach oneself violin...its lyk u know ppl say no one understands u as good as u do urself.....but on being practical...its tough ...and it involves a lot of hard work!...and neways violin is tough instrument to play...and if 1 is realli inerested to learn it its good to have a teacher...but u know there is a possible even in an im"possible"!...all the best and tc