Viola Lessons
In-Person and Online
Do you want to play baroque viola music or classical viola concertos? You might see yourself dressed in tails or concert black, onstage with a symphony orchestra.
Do you love the rich honey sounds of your instrument?
Do you thrill to the tunes in your video games? Want to sit on your porch and play Cajun tunes on your fiddle?
Would you like to read music or learn how to play chords in a band?
Looking to gain focus and discipline, or just improve your ear?
You can do all that and more at Baton Rouge Conservatory, Baker Music Academy, and Ruth Roland Music Online. We teach preschool to adult students, beginners to advanced players.
Do you love the rich honey sounds of your instrument?
Do you thrill to the tunes in your video games? Want to sit on your porch and play Cajun tunes on your fiddle?
Would you like to read music or learn how to play chords in a band?
Looking to gain focus and discipline, or just improve your ear?
You can do all that and more at Baton Rouge Conservatory, Baker Music Academy, and Ruth Roland Music Online. We teach preschool to adult students, beginners to advanced players.
No more waiting to get to the good stuff!
Our proven viola methods let you use the entire fingerboard from your very first day. Most other methods restrict student access at first. Students become accustomed to a narrow range. They may become anxious when invited to advance to a new level. Our gentle approach has produced concert violists as well as avid amateurs. You don't have to be an advanced player to make music on viola and achieve your goals. Some folks need more encouragement, but everyone has something to say. We'll share proven tools in the private lesson to have you playing viola the way you always dreamed. |
Holding a viola bow uses the same muscles as holding a crayon or spoon, but in totally different ways.
To gain comfort, it’s helpful to practice those new skills using plush toys and chunky markers, games and songs. Even well-organized adults can have a hard time establishing a new habit, like daily viola practice. Busy people (like parents) and children often find it impossible to practice daily. But there's hope! Our verified system of making habits small and celebrating achievement comes from Stanford's Behavior Design Lab. Ruth Roland has over 30 years of experience teaching and performing across the country. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find an instrument? What size should I get? How much will it cost?
Is my child too young?
Am I too old? Not likely. If you can move your arms or talk, we can find something for you to learn!
What's covered in a typical lesson? Different teachers have different approaches, but here are some things you can expect:
How long will it take me to get good? That depends on you! The more regularly you practice and the more accurately you follow your teacher's advice, the sooner you'll reach your goals.
What background do I need? We accept students from all backgrounds. No prior experience is required.
Do I need to be able to read music or sing in tune? We will teach you what you need to know to achieve your goals.
NEXT STEPS
VIOLIN LESSONS FIDDLE LESSONS PIANO LESSONS GROUP LESSONS
Is my child too young?
Am I too old? Not likely. If you can move your arms or talk, we can find something for you to learn!
What's covered in a typical lesson? Different teachers have different approaches, but here are some things you can expect:
- check-in to see how your week is going, how your practice is going
- warm-up to get your ears and muscles ready to work
- pieces and songs you love to play
- in depth technical advice
How long will it take me to get good? That depends on you! The more regularly you practice and the more accurately you follow your teacher's advice, the sooner you'll reach your goals.
What background do I need? We accept students from all backgrounds. No prior experience is required.
Do I need to be able to read music or sing in tune? We will teach you what you need to know to achieve your goals.
NEXT STEPS
VIOLIN LESSONS FIDDLE LESSONS PIANO LESSONS GROUP LESSONS