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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

Paulina Flores-Violist

1 Verified booking

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • Contact for rates

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

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Viola Player
  • Contact for rates

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

  • San Marino, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 3 miles from Pasadena
  • 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
  • 8 miles from Pasadena
  • $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...

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • $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 ”

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • 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!
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Grace Music Events

5.0 (33)
Top Performer
97 Verified bookings

  • La Canada Flintridge, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 5 miles from Pasadena
  • $1000-$8000

Ashkaan H. said “Grace is amazing. We asked her to perform at our wedding with an additional musician and they were perfect; absolutely perfect. Our wedding was a dream and our guests loved the live music. ”
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California Magic Strings

5.0 (103)
Top Performer
236 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • $100-2000

Vannesa H. said “Dalila was wonderful to work with! She arrived right on time, was very professional, and her music added such a beautiful touch to the ceremony. Everything went seamlessly—highly recommend her! ”
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • Contact for rates

David J. said “Thank you Anna Maria Mendieta for blasting my project off the launch pad!! Thank you gigsalad for introducing me to Anna Maria Mendieta!! Anna Maria elevated my project far beyond what I imagined... ”
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The Singing Violinist

5.0 (24)
33 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • $500 and up

David J. said “Hired Nicole to play during the cocktail hour, which elevated the event. She performed a solo to break our dinner to the next event and she was the highlight of the party. Pleasure to work with, very... ”
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (139)
91 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • Contact for rates

Joyce D. said “Stephanie performed at a food and wine pairing event for Georgetown Day School parents, faculty, and staff. She's an amazing talent and was well received by our 300 attendees. She was a pleasure... ”

Mercury Strings

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • Contact for rates

Connie A. said “We hired Mercury Strings as an octet for our wedding at the Nixon Presidential Library on June 21, 2025. They played for our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour - and they were exceptional. ... ”

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • Contact for rates

Genevieve C. S. said “It was great working with this group. They are very talented. For my wedding I asked them to learn a special piece which my husband and I danced to for our first dance at the wedding reception. They... ”

Jarod Watler

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 9 miles from Pasadena
  • $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...

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Quick facts for Viola Players

183 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 183 quotes to event planners.

278th most popular

Viola Players rank #278 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 214 Viola Player reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2.8 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.8 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.