Bobby

About Bobby

Bobby has been playing the viola for over 18 years and performs in several orchestras around the Pittsburgh area.

How to Get Musical Instrument Insurance for Your Viola

January 12th, 2022|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , , |

Buying a viola can be a fun experience, no matter if it's your first or tenth viola. However, losing your wonderful sounding viola due to theft or damage can be detrimental. Not only can it cost thousands of dollars to replace or repair, but you'll lose valuable

Best Viola Dampits and Humidifiers

January 10th, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , |

Musicians have to travel to different places time and again. Viola players, in particular, need to carry with them their musical instrument wherever they go – whether they are a part of a touring band or they are asked to perform. Either way, a traveling viola

How to Sell a Viola

January 7th, 2022|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , , |

With the end of the school year coming soon, you may be wondering how to sell your viola. Whether you are trying to sell your viola at a store, online, or trading it in, you want to make sure you get the best price and deal with an

Why do you need viola rosin?

January 7th, 2022|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , , |

If you're a new viola player, you may have looked at that funny amber colored stuff that comes in your viola case and wondered what exactly it is. That stuff is viola rosin. What is rosin you might ask? It is the sticky stuff that allows your viola

Cecilio CVA-400 Viola Review

January 6th, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , |

Cecilio violas are one of the most well-known beginner viola brands and consistently our #1 rated beginner viola brand. The Cecilio CVA-400 in particular is our recommended viola for new violists because of the quality of the instrument and the value of the traditional outfit. While one

6 Best Viola Mutes

January 5th, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , |

A viola mute is a small accessory, usually made of rubber, that attaches to the bridge of a viola and "mutes" the viola by dampening the higher notes. This makes the sound much more mellow than usual. Below we'll discuss the best viola mutes you can buy. Mutes are

D Z Strad Viola Model 101 Review

January 5th, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , |

The D Z Strad Viola Model 101 is the ideal viola for the intermediate viola player. This viola is most popular amongst teachers, students, and expert musicians. The D Z Strad brand has won our rating as the best intermediate viola brand in both our 2017 best

Famous Viola Players

January 2nd, 2022|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , , |

While one of the lesser known instruments today, the viola used to be extremely popular. In fact, many people known as composers today were originally famous viola players. These include Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Glinka, Hindemith and many more. Some of the most famous viola

10 Great Online Resources for Violists

January 2nd, 2022|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , |

Violists today are extremely lucky that most of the resources they could ever need can be found online. From sheet music to ordering a new bridge, the Internet has everything both the budding and professional violist needs. It is hard to imagine that only a few decades

How to Use a Viola Dampit

January 1st, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , |

Are you a regular traveling musician or keep your viola in a dry place? If so, you'll want to invest in a dampit. Harsh winter weather and dry environments can cause severe damage to your viola in the form of cracks. A single crack on your fine