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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 32 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Contact for rates

Conservatory-trained violist that brings elegant music to any occasion with a blend of classical styles, latin rhythms, and hip hop beats.

  • San Dimas, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 34 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • $450, and upward.

A New-Age Solo-Violist who performs Comedy Routines, Dramatic Acts, and Timeless Classics! ~

Jeff Lu Music

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Glendora, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 37 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Starting at $250/hr

Giselle V. said “Jeff was absolutely amazing. He took our taste in music into consideration, made a killer set list, seamlessly set up for the event, and gave a wonderful performance! He was very easy to communicate... ”

Jennifer Visick

4.05 (2)

  • Monrovia, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 42 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • $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...

  • San Marino, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 44 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 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...
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 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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California Magic Strings

5.0 (103)
Top Performer
236 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • $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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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (138)
91 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 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... ”
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The Singing Violinist

5.0 (24)
33 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • $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... ”

Mercury Strings

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 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
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 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... ”

Paulina Flores-Violist

1 Verified booking

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Contact for rates

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

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • $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
  • 47 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 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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Quick facts for Viola Players

183 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 183 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 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.