Bobby

About Bobby

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

How to Prepare Your Viola for Summer

January 14th, 2022|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , , , |

Summer is upon us so it's time to get your viola ready for summer. In order to make sure your viola stays in perfect playing condition, we have provided a set of tips for you to consider as the temperatures and humidity increase this summer.   Watch

Top 10 Best Viola Colleges

January 14th, 2022|Categories: General Viola, Reviews|Tags: , , |

College application season is ramping up quickly and we here at Viola Central want to make sure that you know which colleges are the best for viola performance. Choosing the right viola college is an important step that can shape your career forever, so we've compiled a list

Best Viola Strings & Combinations 2022

January 14th, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , , |

Strings are one of the most important parts of the viola as they, when combined with a bow, ultimately produce the beautiful tones that violas are known for so it is therefore it is vital for you to pick the best viola strings. Given the wide variety

Cecilio CVA-500 Viola Review

January 13th, 2022|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , , , |

Are you looking for a student viola? Look no further than the Cecilio CVA-500 - a teacher approved viola. The viola is even suitable for the intermediate player. Cecilio is an old time favorite when it comes to making violins and violas as they produce quality instruments

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

Best Viola Brands Review 2022

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

Buying a viola is a complicated process so you need to know what viola brand to buy. You need to buy a viola brand that is known for high-quality workmanship. Quality is shown through the external beauty of the instrument and also the sound. Our list is

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