Top Violists for hire
These curated viola players are ready to write, perform, and record on your song in any genre or style
Add emotion to your track with some Live-Strings.
If you are looking for a true, deep and sweet VIOLA and VIOLIN sound, you've come to the right place. I'm a classically trained string player with more than 10 years of experience playing in professional orchestras and also recording in the best studios all around the world. Currently based in Barcelona recording from my home studio.
A Juilliard-trained violist who specializes in virtuosic passages and soulful melodies and harmonies, Drew has recorded for John Legend's Grammy-Award-Winning album, "Bigger Love," and blockbuster films, Avatar 2: The Way of Water, Transformers 7, Creed III, and more. If you're looking for the highest level of string playing, look no further.
When Nick Revel is not touring as founding violist of the GRAMMY™ Nominated PUBLIQuartet, he is composing, producing, and performing original solo pieces, and audio engineering ensembles of various shapes and sizes, His recent compositions have won the Red Jasper Award Shortlist, the Catalyst Quartet's CQ Minute competition.
Top acts such as Brandi Carlile, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists and Father John Misty have hired her for session strings/backing vocals, arranging and live performance. In addition to these abilities, she is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and lead vocalist.
Violist, member of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. Chamber, orchestral, session musician.
Viola player, violinist, fiddle player and string arranger / multitracker: classical / orchestral strings, Irish and country fiddle. I can work from your written parts or create my own, anything from a single line to a multi-part section.
Djordje Milanovic offers the very highest quality strings for all types of recordings.
Hello! I play viola in studio sessions ranging from classical to pop genres, live and remote. I love arranging strings as much as I love playing viola. While viola is my main jam, I do also play violin and happy to record with both!
I'm a session violist, film composer, and strings arranger. My services include remote recording, live performance, arrangement, and film composition. I worked for Burt Bacharach, Avril Lavigne, Jonas Brothers, Jacob Collier, Tigran Hamasyan, and Leehom Wang, etc.
A Runner up in American Songwriter Competition, I have a great joy for singing and writing in a way that captures the emotions of others. I have a unique sound and 4 octave range with my ore jazzy sound being in my lower register.
Broadway player and award-winning violist who has played in a wide range of settings from Saturday Night Live, to the New York Philharmonic and Houston Symphony Orchestra, to onstage with Ariana Grande, Pete Townshend, Coldplay, and Solange. I've also done orchestrations for classical settings, R&B, and Off-Broadway. Feel free to message me!
Polyvalent professional viola player, songwriter and film music composer.
Professional violist based in Rome, Graduate from Conservatory of Music Santa Cecilia. 13 Years of experience playing, 6 years of experince recording, arraging, transcribing.
Viola Performer throughout the World with Quartetto Bernini, Sestetto Leonardo, Algoritmo Ensemble and Prometeo Ensemble. Guest Principal Viola in many Italian major Orchestras. Conservatory Teacher since 2003. Soundtrack and Music for Media Composer. Skilled Arranger from Solo Instrument to Symphony Orchestra
Yanna Pelser has recorded for David Guetta, Duncan Laurence, David Garrett, Céline Dion, Justin Bieber and many others. Known for her precision, she often records viola lines for film music for Amp., an audio company based in New York and Amsterdam. She is expressive as a soulful soloist, but also subtle in adding tasteful string lines to songs.
LA based string player, singer, and music creator.
I play in tune, in time, and with lots of expressive phrasing on many different instruments. I have a double degree in viola and oboe performance from the University of Michigan, but I also have significant music theory and arrangement chops.
Cam Audras is a Santa Barbara-based orchestral and studio violist and teacher. He holds degrees from The USC Thornton School of Music and UC Santa Barbara.
It's not everyday you find a good violist, and it's not everyday that you find a violist of Mexican and Filipino descent!
Hi, I am a classically trained string player that spends equal parts in the studio and on the stage playing the music of soundtracks, symphonies, and with top headlining acts. I'm well versed in playing score cues or laying down string lines to fill out pop tracks. You can hear me on records by Beyoncé, video games like League of Legends, and TV.
I'm a session player and performer on viola, violin and pedal steel. I love arranging and writing parts to fit pre-existing songs! I'm well versed at recording stacked parts to create an orchestra effect, playing beautiful melodic lines, adding simple pads and performing solos to best fit your music!
I am a classically trained violist freelancer in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. I am associate principal violist in the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and also have been playing on motion picture, TV, video game, jingles and record sessions for the last 26 years. I also have subbed in the viola sections of all orchestras in the area.
Classically-trained violist ready to make some music. My services include remote recording, live performance and arrangement.
Hey! I'm Kiara Ana and I'm a professional violist and violinist based in Los Angeles. Does your song need a little bit of live string love? Perhaps just one haunting line? Or stacks of sweeping orchestral lines? Maybe you don't know what it could use, but you think strings might be the answer? Let's chat, be creative and get strings on your song!
Violin/viola arrangement and recording by a full time orchestra musician.
Full-time composer, classically trained violinist/violist, arranger and producer who has worked with Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Netflix, MTV and collaborated with Billboard Hot 100 artists. Primary instruments are the violin and viola and also utilizes the piano, cello, percussion, electric and acoustic guitar and electric bass.
If you want to add an impressive Solo or a whole String section to your track, you have surely found one of the best. My name is Nikos and I am here to elevate your music to the next level. I have arranged hundreds of tracks in all possible styles. Check out my audio compilation to get a taste of my work and feel free to contact me for anything.
Dubbed the “Hookmeister” by one California Bay Area recording engineer, Laurel’s knack for framing the tone of a track and creating infectious melodies has saved more than one client’s song from the chopping block.
We are a team of music players from Argentina. We make remote recordings of String Solos, String Quartet and String Orchestra. We can do arrangements in different stiles, such as : Rock, Classical, Pop,etc.
I can play/record anything on the violin/viola (and cello.)
I am a string player and arranger, Berklee Alumni and the winner of international competitions who works in many different styles. My experience includes performing and recording strings for artists around the globe, fashion shows, adverts, video games and films. Working as an online musician for 10 years and have done more than 3000 sessions.
I'm an award-winning, classically-trained violinist based in Nashville. I've been booked to play with a wide range of artists including Michael Buble, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rufus Wainwright, plus dozens of classical orchestras and pop artists across the US, Europe, and Asia. I'd love to help bring your song to life with strings!
I'm a highly experienced Session Violinist with artists including Michael Bublé, Pulp, Rick Astley, Ella Henderson, Belle & Sebastian, Cinematic Orchestra, JAMES and The Courteeners.
Experienced session violinist specializing in expressive solo performances and lush string arrangements. With 14+ years of experience in orchestras, chamber music, and recording sessions, I provide high-quality violin tracks for film scores, video games, and commercial music. Whether you need a soaring solo or a full string section, I’ll bring auth
Violinist, multi-instrumentalist and arranger, from classical music to harsh noise, no boundaires.
LA-based violinist with over 10 years of professional experience. Artists I've worked with include The Airborne Toxic Event, Finneas, 44Phantom, Alpine Universe.
Are you looking for string parts that are tailored to your song? I take personalized approach to everyone's music. I don't believe in cookie cutter music. I work to give everyone something special that is unique inspired by each person's artistry!
I am a professional violin player and composer - 19 years of experience in playing classical violin; - 6 years of experience in playing pop/house/edm music on violin (live and studio sessions); - 8 years of piano as a secondary instrument; - 7 years experience in studio matters, recording and music production; - 13 years of music theory
Professional & emotional violin & viola player ready to record your songs
Berlin-born and Andalusia-based Violinist, composer. I record expressive beautiful solo violins, quartets, whole string sections for your songs. Need a cinematic orchestra sound or a passionate or crying solo violin, or warm string quartett? I create it for you or just record your arrangements!
Top Acts like Pablo Nouvelle, The Souls, Baschi and Lucas Vidal hired Niklaus as an arranger, session violinist and live performer. Besides his classical background, he works with musicians from different genres. His musical taste is spot on while his versatility to play in different genres became his trademark among producers around the world.
Violinist, violist, guitarist, and arranger who has performed and recorded with John Cale, Lizzo, Durand Jones and the Indications, Aaron Frazer, Iris Dement, The Hot Sardines and Lady Lamb, and has extensive experience in film scoring, branded content, and commercial music.
20 years of concerts with the European Union Chamber Orchestra in combination with pop and folkmusic. I can give you the string sound you want.
Let me record strings on your song at the legendary Funkhaus in Berlin! From single lines to smaller ensembles to a bigger orchestral sound, I can produce and arrange the strings to enhance your song or production.
41 symphonies, 41 string quartets, over 1400 works in catalog, commissioned to arrange, compose and orchestrate. Fast and efficient worker.
Clients incl. Island Records, Capitol Records, Burna Boy (Gram Award 2021 perf recording), Kiris Houston (Producer Kylie Minogue, Little mix) Recorded strings & solo violin; Netflix's Bridgerton S2 E7 Performed for will.i.am, Madonna, Ronan Keating, Leona Lewis etc. Own string covers featured on SKY TV Royal College of Music, London Alumnus
I will produce your instrumental track of any Genre
I am a classically-trained violinist with knowledge of multiple styles; winner of international violin competitions and currently running an established concert carrier. I will be providing top-quality sound recorded in an acoustically-treated home studio.
Grammy and Emmy nominated violinist, fiddler and composer. "A demon of a fiddle player" - New York Times
I am an experienced session musician specialising on Violin and Viola. I am classically trained and can also perform other styles including folk, gypsy jazz, Hungarian..... I have recorded film music and provided violin for recordings by local bands in South West UK.
Spicy Violin is redefining his instrument and giving artists all around the world the highest quality string parts in a fraction of the time and cost. Having played since age 4 and specializing in improv, Spicy is one of the most unique, prolific, and flexible violinists you'll encounter.
Awarding-winning composer of full-length/short film (esp. documentary, horror), TV (PBS), and chamber music (throughout Europe and North America). I am also an arranger (strings, orchestra), performer (viola, percussion, keyboard), conductor, and audio engineer (recording, editing, mixing, mastering).
Los Angeles based producer and violinist specializing in string arrangements and acoustic recording. I am setup for solo tracking but can also record full sections through layering.
Bring the sounds and expressions that no VST instrument can give you.. As an accomplished orchestra and session violinist, I'll bring heartfelt expressions and my Venezuelan heritage to your music. Elevate your sound today!
Versatile 5 string electronic violinist with ability to use Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Fruity Loops, Garage Band to record your violin, string lines. Have a 5 string electric violin which means you can write cello or viola parts too and I can play the parts of those instruments as well.
I will deliver quality at an insanely quick rate.
Adrian K - from orchestra leader for Sir George Martin to leading sessions for Australian Top10 hits - Multitrack String Recordings typically up to 10, 16, or 25 tracks Want Funk or Soul on your Strings? Indie? The Blues? I have an original approach as an arranger - Session work as a reader or improviser - original arrangements
I have spent the last 10 years of my career playing with world renowned artists like Bobby Mcferrin, Yo-Yo Ma, Jacob Collier, Gloria Estefan, Michael Buble, Andrea Bocelli, Ben Folds, Angelique Kidjo, Kimbra, Lindsey Stirling, Evanescence, Josh Groban, and others. I am a player of all types of music. Improviser in any genre. Flexible and intuitive.
Composer and multi-era multi-instrumentalist.
Professional violist and violinist experienced in performing and recording in multiple genres.
Professional String Player Film Composer with 35 years experience. Studio, orchestra, improvisor, jazz, folk, rock, and classical
The orchestra you've always dreamed of
Violin & string parts for any track. // Fully remote recording, or can travel within LA. // Can read parts, or compose parts if you don't have them yet. // Send me your song/piece, I'll record (& can write) live strings and send you tracks within a week.
Clients rate SoundBetter Violists 5.0 / 5.0
on average across 131 reviews as of April 07, 2025