Viola Not Violin

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Towson, MD

$125-$1,000

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Weddings, banquets and other events in addition to teaching private or group lessons. String quartet, piano quintet or trios also.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Dominique J.

March 24, 2025
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Amazing

My husband and I were beyond satisfied with Nicholas' performance. The music was perfect, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how great he was. He was not only incredibly professional but also extremely accommodating, ensuring everything went smoothly.

Hired as: Viola Player, Violinist


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Becca F.

March 14, 2022
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Incredibly Talented Violist

How often do you get to hear a violist play? Nicholas played for our wedding ceremony and did an incredible job. He was very responsive and easy to work with prior to the wedding and just played beautifully!! Can't recommend him enough.

Hired as: Viola Player


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John O.

January 3, 2022
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Incredible Violist and Human

It was truly a privilege to work with Nicholas! He is exceedingly affable, professional, and a truly talented violist who helped to ensure my event was as special as possible! Would absolutely recommend his services to anyone in search of a terrific performer and person.

Hired as: Viola Player


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Julian D.

December 19, 2021
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Highly Recommended

Nicholas was played beautifully as I proposed to my fiancé. He helped to make it a truly magical moment. She loved it! Highly recommended.

Hired as: Viola Player


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Robin G.

June 19, 2021
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Marvelous Musician

Viola Not Violin provided wonderful music for our recent wedding. We worked with Nicholas, who met with us virtually to talk about our ceremony logistics and song preferences. He has a great repertoire and quickly learned the songs that we requested. He was kind, accommodating, and a terrific performer. We would recommend Viola Not Violin to any friend or family who may need their service.

Hired as: Viola Player

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Booking information

Price range: $125-$1,000

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes

What to expect

1. Classically trained
2. Experience in R&b and pop
3. Any social distanced events

About

Dynamic and energetic music instructor and professional symphonic musician, with over thirteen years of performance experience. Highly motivated educator of music and performer dedicated to creating exciting and welcoming learning environments. Well organized and able to develop positive relationships with parents, students and teachers to ensure success of students. Orchestral stringed instruments are my area of expertise and with my knowledge of many different areas of music, I plan to encourage those planning to make music a career.
Nicholas started playing the viola at age 11 in his six-grade year and has 12 years of performing experience. An Atlanta native, he discovered at an early age, his passion for music and decided to pursue the has received numerous awards, honors and accolades for his musical achievements. In 2013, he ranked in the top 10 in the state of Georgia in the GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) All-State Orchestra and was ranked in the top 2 at the county level. Nick was the first is his alma mater South Cobb High Schools’ history to be accepted into the Atlanta Symphony Orchestras’ Talent Development Program. In addition, he was also a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for the (phone number hidden)2 season. Currently a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Houston, he is a double major in music education and performance. Nicholas is currently under the instruction of Wayne Brooks, retired Principal violist of the Houston Symphony and has plans to attend graduate school following his bachelors.

Additional booking notes

I use a bluetooth speaker to play with background music if requested.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

13

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Baltimore, MD

Past booked events

March 2025

22

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Baltimore, MD

March 2022

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Houston, TX

January 2022

01

Saturday

Surprise

12:30pm - 12:45pm

Houston, TX

December 2021

18

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 5:15pm

Houston, TX

12

Sunday

Personal Occasion

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Houston, TX

November 2021

21

Sunday

Wedding Engagement

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Houston, TX

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Houston, TX

August 2021

14

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Houston, TX

03

Tuesday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:15pm

Houston, TX

June 2021

13

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Houston, TX

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Houston, TX

May 2021

08

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Houston, TX

Set list

Traditional
Schubert - Ave Maria
Pachelbel Canon
Wedding March
Trumpet Tune
Somewhere over the rainbow
Popular
Paramore - The Only Exception
Paramore - Ain't it Fun
Paramore - Still into you
Bruno Mars - Marry You
Bruno Mars - Count on me
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
Lady Gaga - Speechless
Billie Elish - My Future
Ariana Grande - 34+35
Chandelier - Sia
Adele - Turning Tables
Adele - Hello
Adele - Chasing Pavements
Adele - Rolling in the deep
Adele - MAke you feel my love
Christina Perry - A Thousand Years
Rihanna - This is what you came for
Rihanna - California King Bed
Rihanna - Man Down
Sacred
The Prayer - Celine Dion
How Great Thou Art
Amazing Grace
He Wants it all
Alpha and Omega
Classical
Mozart - A little night of Music
Bach - Air on the G String
Flower Duet
R&B
Daniel Cesar - Get You
Stevie wonder - ribbon in the sky
Whitney houston - I have nothing
Whiteney houston - I will always love you
H.E.R - Best Part
Nelly - Dilemma
Mariah Carey - Touch my body
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
Holiday
Rudolph
We wish you a merry christmas
White christmas
Oh hanukkah
Christmas don't be late
This Christmas
Carol of the Bells
Green Sleeves
My Favorite things
Disney
Pocahontas - colors of the wind
Aladdin - A whole New world
Beauty and the best - Tale as old as time
Hercules - I won’t say I’m in love
Tangled - See the light

Setup requirements

None Needed

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