Try this website http://www.folkofthewood.com/page5307.htm I found it to be very helpful, especially, for beginners. Of course, a teacher would be ideal. But at least you could read the basics.

wow, not a single teacher in miami? that stinks. did you check the internet yellow pages? i say keep checking every week or so to see if anyone put any new ads or something. dont give up!

Hi,

I am studying with a teacher and still i find many books /cds on violin study very useful. I have picked up one or two new things from different materials which was not told by any teacher before . I would recommend some books for a beginner from the site http://violinwizard.com/violin_playing.html . Almost all of them are really good. start with ABCs of violin.

Hope that helps.
John