Monthly Archives: August 2016

Budgeting for a Viola

August 16th, 2016|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , |

Violas are expensive, there's no denying that. Even if you are renting a viola, the monthly bills add up quickly. In order to help you budget for a viola, we have laid a basic guide to make sure you are making the most of your money and can

This Week in Violas – August 14

August 14th, 2016|Categories: Weekly Updates|Tags: |

Continuing on with our "This Week in Violas" series, we have several interesting viola tidbits to share.   British Airways Denies Cello Entry Due to Visa Requirement We've covered carrying your viola with you on flights before, but this takes that discussion to a whole new level. British

The 10 Worst Things About Playing Viola

August 11th, 2016|Categories: General Viola|Tags: |

Considering taking up the viola this year? Think again. Classic FM did a great job summarizing why playing the viola might not be the best choice for you. Violists are often tormented because no one understands why they exist. It's certainly an existential crisis for many violists.

Why I Chose Viola

August 7th, 2016|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , |

I often get asked why I chose the viola and the answer is very simple: my elementary school strings teacher played the Star Wars theme on the viola when I was in fourth grade. Even the Jaws theme on the cello was not enough to win me