Learn from Great Viola Teachers

Originally from upstate New York, Ruben McFarlane is a violist, string pedagogue, and arts administrator currently living in the Boston area. He holds Bachelor Degrees with Summa Cum Laude honors in Viola Performance and Music Education from Penn State University, and a Master Degree in Viola Performance from The Catholic University of America.

Hello! My name is Joy Lee, I am a classically trained violinist with a degree in Violin Performance and music pedagogy from George Mason University with over 10 years of teaching experience. People often think violin/viola is hard to learn, but I can help you find joy in playing! It is not too late, anybody can learn how to play the instrument.

I have played classical music since three years old. I have taken over 500 lessons myself. I started on violin but switched to viola in high school. I now have many years experience with both. I have found that many violinists tend to stick to classical or fiddle. I am very different. I have experience with many different types of music.

Rachel Gaither began her musical studies at the age of 9, in her public school string program. Her studies followed her through college, where she received a Bachelor's of Music in violin performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; in that time, she had the privelege of performing twice in Carnegie Hall, as well as multiple regional tours of the Midwest with her school…

My name is Wes and I have been playing the violin and viola for 15 years. I have played in countless string quartets and quintets, recitals, and concerts! I teach anyone who wants to learn these instruments from a beginner level to intermediate.

Will Franke is an accomplished musician with a diverse background, encompassing over 27 years of experience in both performance and education. Specializing in classical violin, Will also excels as a fiddle player, guitarist, mandolinist, songwriter, recording artist and sitarist, embracing genres such as jazz, folk, Indian Classical, and contemporary styles.

Nate DeMaria is a classically trained violinist with a passion for improvisation and fiddle styles. Nate studied violin performance and string pedagogy at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory under Dr. Julian Ross, and music education at SUNY Potsdam College, graduating with a B.A. in Music (2005).

I am a professional violinist and educator with over 10 years of teaching experience, and I hold advanced degrees in violin performance from the University of Michigan. I currently perform as a chamber musician and orchestral violinist and am a member of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.

Hey there! Lets discover your full musical potential through improvisation and modern string styles! Whether I’m playing viola in the orchestra with a hip-hop artist like Rick Ross, or playing jazz violin at a venue in NYC, I have used a modern string approach to develop a deep relationship and understanding of my instrument and the music I play.

Aimée Blom is a professional violinist and upper strings teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience. She completed her BMus (2014-2017) and MMus (2018-2019) studies with distinction at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, under the guidance of Johanna Roos and Irene Tsoniff.