Top Violists for hire
These curated viola players are ready to write, perform, and record on your song in any genre or style
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.
Add emotion to your track with some Live-Strings.
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 Lauryn Hill, Pete Townshend, Estelle, and Solange. I've also done orchestrations for classical settings, R&B, and Off-Broadway. Feel free to message me!
Hello! I play viola and violin with many experiences in studio sessions ranging from classical to pop genres. Happy to receive compositional direction or arrange string parts for you. Member of ATLYS string quartet, also available for hire as a group!
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.
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.
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.
Hi, my name is George. I am professional violin and viola player. Any genre of music is welcome. I will professionally record my violin / viola to your track.
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.
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 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.
Polyvalent professional viola player and songwriter
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.
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.
LA based string player, singer, and music creator.
It's not everyday you find a good violist, and it's not everyday that you find a violist of Mexican and Filipino descent!
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 the Emmy-Nominated HBO horror-thriller, "Lovecraft Country." If you're looking for string sound, look no further.
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!
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!
Violin/viola arrangement and recording by a full time orchestra musician.
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 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 can play/record anything on the violin or viola.
Hi. If you are looking for a Violinist to add a Solo or a lush String section to your track, you have surely found one of the best. My name is Nikos and I am here to help you take your music to the next level. Check out my audio compilation to get a taste of my work and feel free to contact me for anything. I will be happy to hear from you.
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
I'm a highly experienced Session Violinist. Performances with Pulp, Michael Buble, Belle & Sebastian, Cinematic Orchestra, JAMES and The Courteeners.
The orchestra you've always dreamed of
Violinist, multi-instrumentalist and arranger, from classical music to harsh noise, no boundaires.
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.
Session violinist and violist, with 20+ years of recording, engineering and writing experience. My tracks focus on delivering the best performance with emphasis on sound, rhitmic precision and energy, to give your strings a power boost. My goal is to serve the writer's vision and enhance the song.
I am able to improvise any sort of style of violin over your track, as well as play something you've written by ear or even from sheet music. I have created songs with millions of streams. If you need a violin solo or a lush sounding string quartet, I have all the gear and expertise to be able to create exactly what you're looking for.
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.
Want strings on your project? Let's make it happen!
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.
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.
I specialise in electric violin and sound design, bending reality into otherworldly textures. Mainly suited to electronic-adjacent styles, although I do most of my session work as a contemporary violinist and violist.
Nashville Singer/Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a home studio! I have performed and recorded violin and viola for musicians such as Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, Eminem and Willie Nelson. I am also a singer-songwriter with over 30 million streams on Spotify. I would love to record violin, viola or vocals for your project.
41 symphonies, 41 string quartets, over 1400 works in catalog, commissioned to arrange, compose and orchestrate. Fast and efficient worker.
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
Affordable orchestral strings for your track - Violin, Viola, Cello - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25% OFF your first order!
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).
Hi, Besides being a rock-metal performer, I am truly into all kinds of styles. Feel free to write to me, I will be happy to help you. www.ilginayik.com www.knighterrant.net
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.
Hi there! Let's make your track shine with the magic of real strings. From recording Violin, Viola & Cello, to creating original arrangements for every genre; versatility is my strength! I've produced and mixed more than 150 songs, collecting millions of streams on Spotify. Trap, Reggaeton, Pop, R&B, Indie, etc.
Versatile, experienced, professional violin and viola player. I can record all upper strings for you, solo or layered tracks. I can play to a score, arrange & record string parts or improvise over your track. I have extensive experience in classical, jazz, folk, country and pop, to name a few! I can also record backing vocals for you.
Philharmonic Orchestra Violin I player. Violin Teacher Recorded many pieces in the studio Folk Music Player Classical Music Player
Remote String Arrangements and Recordings
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'm a professional performer and recording violinist with over 25 years of experience in NYC. I recorded, toured, and performed with artist such as Doc Severinsen, Paquito D'Rivera, Lincoln Center Jazz Orch., and many more. I've been recording professionally in my studio for over 10 years and I've done recording for Grammy winner albums and films.
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.
World Music & Flamenco award winning violinist, producer & composer. Personality makes the difference.
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!
Have you ever wished that you could have an orchestral string section play on one of your songs? Do you think one of your songs would really take off with the addition of a solo violin or fiddle? Look no further!
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.
I will produce your instrumental track of any Genre
Professional & emotional violin & viola player ready to record your songs
I am a professional violinist/violist that can provide quality tracks for any type of song. I'm able to create any type of music the writer needs with or without guidance. Can offer very reasonable rates.
I'm a qualified professional Violinist/Violist. I have featured in over 100 songs worldwide in different genres. I am a top-rated violinist on a popular freelancing site. On Udemy, I have more than 2000 violinist students learning how to play and improvise on the violin. I have played and performed in symphony orchestra in most European countries .
Hip hop and electronic samples! Rock to pop covers and instrumentals! Arrangements of your song for string quartet! Whatever your music needs, I can bring!
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.
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!
Hi, I'm Sofia Fontana. I am an online session violinist, violist and arranger, I've been playing violin for over 20 years and I want to help you make an amazing record. Together, we can bring your music to life. Let's make something awesome!
Clients rate SoundBetter Violists 5.0 / 5.0
on average across 90 reviews as of May 27, 2023