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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Viola Player
  • 49 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

I supply and deliver incredible solo viola, duo, trio, and quartet music. Work with me to have an elegant and personal classical music configuration!

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Viola Player
  • 64 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

I am a classically trained viola player currently completing my bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education at Western Michigan University. I have...

Patrick Behnke

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Troy, MI
  • Viola Player
  • 68 miles from East Lansing
  • $250 - $1200

Shah S. said “Made the evening so special. Very talented! ”

Strings of Choice

4.81 (34)
Top Performer
68 Verified bookings

  • Toledo, OH
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 89 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Arya L. said “Alice and Jim are awesome! We had them play for a small indoor wedding. They did absolutely wonderful. They arrived on time, and it was the exact feeling I wanted for a small intentional wedding.... ”

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Viola Player
  • 119 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Jeremy Wendel Jones is a viola player from Fort Wayne, Indiana who plans to relocate to Los Angeles, California. He provides classical and pop string...
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Elegance Quartet Entertainment

5.0 (10)
5 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 167 miles from East Lansing
  • $800 and up

Michael G. said “We decided at the last minute to try and find someone to play for our wedding ceremony. Our original plan was to have a recording played as we knew no one would know the music we wanted. When this... ”

City Six Strings

5.0 (69)
144 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Classical Duo / Viola Player
  • 167 miles from East Lansing
  • $300 and up

Emma M. said “We had city six string play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and they were great! We didn’t have to micromanage, they came in and got set up and played everything beautifully. I would... ”

Nicholas Mowry Music

2 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Viola Player
  • 170 miles from East Lansing
  • $165+

Contact me for more information regarding private viola, violin, or composition lessons. I also can perform for weddings, recording sessions, solo or chamber...

  • Evanston, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 170 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

I am a classically trained violist, with experience is other genres like jazz and folk. I am comfortable fitting into any ensemble and can bring a duet...
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (129)
Top Performer
155 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $0 - $600

Leah J. said “We had Adrian play at our holiday party, and he was fantastic. The music totally set the mood — fun, festive, and just really beautiful. Our guests kept saying how much they loved it! He was super... ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.90 (32)
54 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Kirsten M. said “I had a small wedding and hired Boris the Pianist without the DJ options. He was absolutely fantastic, my guest all loved him. His skills are on point. He provided music tracks as well and a... ”
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Windy City Strings

4.82 (26)
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $200 and up

Joanna V. said “We had a trio of pianist, cellist and violinist. They were professional and very willing to take request. Although their repertoire included hundreds of songs, they included songs related to our... ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (71)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $250-$2,000

Karilyb said “Everyone have us compliments ablut having a violinist. She was amazing! It was the cherry on top of our special night. Loved having her there and being able to pick our songs before hand was nice... ”

Solo viola

2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Violist and violinist of 17 years! Recent grad from Oberlin Conservatory looking to stay musically active. Available solo or with groups to play on week...

  • Chicago, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Classically trained violist, performing solo, duo, trio, and quartet music from Beethoven and Mozart to BTS and Beyonce.

  • Chicago, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Classically trained and also experienced in performing other popular genres. Can also assemble other musicians depending on the client's request.

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182 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 182 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.