Bobby

About Bobby

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

10 Christmas Gifts for Viola Players 2023

August 5th, 2023|Categories: General Viola|Tags: , , |

It's that time of year again. Time to decorate the Christmas tree, put up the stockings, and buy all the Christmas presents. If you have a viola player in the family, finding the right viola gifts for them can be tough, but don't fear! Below are the hottest Christmas

Best Viola Brands Review 2023

August 3rd, 2023|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

Best Viola Strings & Combinations 2023

July 14th, 2023|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

Best Viola Cases 2023

July 5th, 2023|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , |

Violas are very delicate instruments that can get scratched or broken very easily since they are carefully constructed from fragile wood. Despite how careful you may be with your viola, it's likely to get injured or broken if you don't protect it well. In order to protect

Top 6 Viola Shoulder Rests

June 5th, 2023|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , |

Kun K400C Viola Shoulder Rest - Kun is by far the most common viola and violin shoulder rest brand. A real classic, this should rest boasts collapsible and adjustable feet to limit space taken up in a viola case and fit a wide range of viola sizes.

Best Viola Brands for Beginners 2023

June 1st, 2023|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , |

Beginner viola players need an instrument that is both ready-to-play out-of-the-box and is cost-effective since they may not continue playing for long. Our comprehensive list of beginner viola brands below has been evaluated by our staff to ensure that they are both beginner- and budget-friendly. Each

Best Electric Violas 2023

January 3rd, 2023|Categories: Product Reviews, Reviews|Tags: , , |

Buying an electric viola is a great life decision. Electric violas are stylish, "cool," and downright fun to play. Since electric violas are harder to find at local music shops and usually must be purchased online, we have consolidated a list below of the best electric violas.

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

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