Learn from Great Viola Teachers

Hi! I’m Jes Sheets, a viola player and music therapy major at the University of Iowa. I’ve been playing for over eight years and currently study viola at the collegiate level. I’m passionate about making music fun, accessible, and confidence-building for students of all ages.

I am a passionate orchestral musician and freelance teacher based in Columbus, Ohio, where I enjoy performing with the Columbus Symphony and working toward my Doctoral degree at the University of Cincinnati. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from the Eastman School of Music, as well as a Master's degree and Performance Diploma from the Indiana University Jacobs…

A distinguished violinist and educator based in the Piedmont Triad region, serving as Associate Principal Violin II with the Winston-Salem Symphony, and maintaining an active career as a chamber musician, recording artist, and instructor.

Instrumentalist: guitar, mandolin, ukulele, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, voice teacher. Composer, Performer, and Studio Musician for over 25 years. Héctor Crespo studied music at Hochstein School of Music, Brockport State University, Nazareth University, and Roberts Wesleyan College. All of which are located in the New York State area.

Hi! My name is Kailbeth Chacin and I have been playing the violin since I was five years old. I started in Venezuela at the Emil Friedman School and was also part of the social movement El Sistema, where I got to play with conductor Gustavo Dudamel, among other great music figures of our time.

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.

Remember that video you saw on the Today Show, ABC World News Tonight, Ellentube, and Classic.FM of the toddler hugging the violinist playing Can't Help Falling in Love? Yep, that was me! 😄 🎻 I'm Laura, a professional working violinist in New York City, and I can't wait to be your teacher!

I'm currently a member of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra in Seattle, WA, and a regular sub with the Seattle Symphony. I received my degrees in viola performance and music history from the New England Conservatory and a masters degree from the Eastman School of Music.

Originally from Perth, Australia, Marshall began learning piano at the age of 7 and the violin at 8. He quickly took to the violin and was offered a specialist music scholarship to Churchlands Senior High School. By the end of his time at Churchlands, Marshall was awarded several prizes including top instrumental student & music dux and gained his Associate Diploma from the AMEB.

Kyla Gabka has been studying the performing arts since she was four years old. She is a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress. She has a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. Kyla has had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that she has gained throughout all her time of being a performing artist.