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251 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • San Marino, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 6 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Emma Antonides is an accomplished violist that is a recent graduate of USC Thornton. Emma is available for weddings, parties, private events and more. She can...

Jennifer Visick

4.05 (2)

  • Monrovia, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 7 miles from South El Monte
  • $75-275 per hour depending on location

Jennifer can play viola or violin and is available for receptions & dinners, parties, (non-union) studio/recording or orchestral work, educational...

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 9 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Violist, I can do recording for bands, remote recording, improvisation, classical music, pretty much anything you name it.
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California Magic Strings

5.0 (103)
Top Performer
236 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • $100-2000

Jeanine C. said “From booking to the end of the party, Dalia was wonderful! She communicated well, prepared special requests for the birthday girl, and took extra time with the kiddos to show them her violin. Dalia is... ”
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
243 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Leslie E. said “Anna Maria Mendieta absolutely made my Aunt’s 100th birthday party the success that it was. Not only was her playing and presence magical, but her presentation of her gorgeous Harp lent class and... ”
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (138)
91 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Kimberly B. said “Thank you so much for the phenomenal performance at our outdoor wedding in DC this past weekend. You accommodated all of our requests and made our day that much more special. Thank you Stephanie! ”
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The Singing Violinist

5.0 (24)
33 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • $500 and up

Maya M. said “It was an absolute pleasure working with Nicole! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, exceptionally talented, and easy to communicate with. The musical entertainment she provided was... ”

Mercury Strings

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Adrienne S. said “The harpist and cello-ist were just incredible. Communication was also very good. Highly reco. Thank you for adding to our service to honor our beloved dad. 🫶🥹 ”

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Robert Z. said “Absolutely the best. Not only instrumental accompaniment but also provided stellar vocalist to perform requested songs for our Mothers Funeral Services. All attendees could not say enough about how... ”

Paulina Flores-Violist

1 Verified booking

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Versatile classical violist that loves to play anything from string quartet music, to pop arrangements.

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • Contact for rates

Solo classically trained-violist available for your wedding or other private events. Get serenaded by your classical favorites and popular hits alike!

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • $800 - $5000

Fontain said “Our guest loved him. He puts extra effort and passion in his performance. I will highly recommend him. thanks again for beautiful music ”

Jarod Watler

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • $150 and up

Jarod Watler is a classically trained violinist-violist with over 15 years of experience. Whether a client is in need of classical, pop, contemporary, or even...

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 11 miles from South El Monte
  • $450 and up

Blanca . G. C. said “We booked Noe for our church ceremony and reception. He was able to play our songs that were special to us as we both made our way down the aisle. He was able to play All of Me for the groom and... ”

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Quick facts for Viola Players

184 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 184 quotes to event planners.

277th most popular

Viola Players rank #277 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 213 Viola Player reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2.6 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.6 days (on average) to hire a Viola Player.

About booking Viola Players

No, it's not a violin or a cello... it's even better - it's a viola! Perfect for classical music or contemporary pop, folk, or jazz music, viola players are most always versatile and can play many different genres. Violas are a tad lower in pitch than the violin, but they still have the same beauty we all know and love about string instruments. Whether you're needing a violist to round out your string quartet, or if you'd like to have a solo viola musician to stroll around at the office Christmas party... playing solo or in a ensemble, these viola musicians will add the perfect touch of class that you're looking for.

The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin but is a bit larger in size. Classical viola players are hired to play as solo artists, in string quartets, duos or trios, and in symphony orchestras. In folk music, the terms fiddle and fiddler are used to describe viola players. The viola is sometimes used in contemporary popular music, as well. From wedding ceremonies to strolling viola players for restaurants, hiring a violist is a terrific choice for many entertainment needs. All you need to do to get that soothing sound at your event is take a few minutes to watch videos, listen to audio, check out photo galleries, read reviews, and contact different violin players to ensure you book the perfect entertainment for your upcoming event.