Top Violists for hire

These curated viola players are ready to write, perform, and record on your song in any genre or style

Viola/Violin/Vocals, Arranger - Kyleen King
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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.

Viola, Violin, Strings,   - Coen Strouken
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Add emotion to your track with some Live-Strings.

Violist, improviser, engineer - Nick Revel
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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.

Session violinist / violist  - Djordje Milanovic
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Djordje Milanovic offers the very highest quality strings for all types of recordings.

Violist and string arranger - Marko Otmacic
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Violist, member of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. Chamber, orchestral, session musician.

Professional Session Violist - ThatViolaKid
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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.

Viola & Violin Recording - Nacho Gobbi
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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.

Viola, Violin, Orchestrations - Andrew Griffin
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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!

singer and songwriter remote - Olya V
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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.

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Violist, Arranger, Composer - Jayna Chou
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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.

Viola/Violin, String Quartet - Rita
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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!

Viola player , Songwriter  - Olive Perrusson
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Polyvalent professional viola player and songwriter

Studio Viola & Violin - Marta Honer - Strings!
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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.

Viola, Arranger & Composer - Gabriele Croci
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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

violist, improvisor, arranger - High-quality viola recordings
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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.

Session/Live Violist/Violinist - Kiara Ana
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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!

Session Violist - Lorenna Garcia

It's not everyday you find a good violist, and it's not everyday that you find a violist of Mexican and Filipino descent!

Session Violist - KJeff Wong

Classically-trained violist ready to make some music. My services include remote recording, live performance and arrangement.

Session violinist, violist - Christian Sugarev
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Violin/viola arrangement and recording by a full time orchestra musician.

Viola, Violin, Cello, Oboe-ist - Petonia_
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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.

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 - The Bimmel, Inc. for the services of Victoria E. Miskolczy

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.

Violist + Vocalist + Producer - Jeremy Jones
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LA based string player, singer, and music creator.

Viola, Violin, Pedal Steel - Andrea Whitt
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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, String Section - Nikos Mavridis
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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.

Session Violinist and violist - Jonathan Hill
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I can play/record anything on the violin or viola.

Record Violin,Viola,Cello,Bass - Cecilia Garcia
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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.

Session Violinist and Composer - Joylin
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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

violin, viola, cello, vocals - Laurel Thomsen
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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.

Violin & Viola Recording &Arr. - Christoph Dingler
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Professional & emotional violin & viola player ready to record your songs

String Section Composer - Leonardo
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The orchestra you've always dreamed of

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Remote Session Violinist - Natalie Purton
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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.

Violin,viola,string section - MariaGrig
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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.

Remote violin and viola - Will Taylor
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Professional String Player Film Composer with 35 years experience. Studio, orchestra, improvisor, jazz, folk, rock, and classical

Top level violin tracks. - Peter Asp
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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.

Strings | Arranging | Guitar - Pete Lanctot
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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.

Session violinist - Sharon
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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.

Session violinist and producer - Nicola Manzan
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Violinist, multi-instrumentalist and arranger, from classical music to harsh noise, no boundaires.

Session Cellist All Genres - Cymphoni Fantastique
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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!

Violinist Fiddle Multi Genre - Máiréad Nesbitt
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Grammy and Emmy nominated violinist, fiddler and composer. "A demon of a fiddle player" - New York Times

Multitrack Strings | Arranging - AdrianKViolin
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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

Session Violinist and Violist - Rimma Strings
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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 .

Session violinist/violist - Giovanni Lanfranchi
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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.

Unique String Sections/Solos - Spicy Violin
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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.

Ambient & Experimental Violin - Jackson Fumberger
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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.

Violinist, Violist, Mando - Lacy Rostyak
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I will deliver quality at an insanely quick rate.

Violin Recording & Arrang. - Alí Bello
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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.

Violinist-Composer-Arranger - Ronald Villabona
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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!

Session Violinist and Composer - Niklaus Vogel
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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.

ComposerOrchestratorArranger - Jordan Grigg
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41 symphonies, 41 string quartets, over 1400 works in catalog, commissioned to arrange, compose and orchestrate. Fast and efficient worker.

Session Violinist, Violist - Sofia Fontana
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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!

Violinist & Music Creative - Victor Guadiana
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World Music & Flamenco award winning violinist, producer & composer. Personality makes the difference.

Violinist,Songwriter,Arranger - Ilgin Ayik
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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

Electronic/Electric Violinist - Jedis Creative
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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.

Violinist, String Arrangements - Joy Sinclair
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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.

Violin,Viola & Section Record - JacobRMD
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Philharmonic Orchestra Violin I player. Violin Teacher Recorded many pieces in the studio Folk Music Player Classical Music Player

Viola, Violin, & Arranging  - Lila Crosswhite
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Want strings on your project? Let's make it happen!

Violin, Strings, BVs - Abbie Davis
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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.

Remote session violinist - Dan-Iulian Drutac
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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.

Remote Violin, Viola, Strings  - Nadine Galea
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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

Violin, Viola, Cello recording - Duos Duet
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All you need from a string quartet.

Stand Out & Supportive Strings - Elisa Cox
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I am passionate about elevating songs with lush layers, sweeping movements, and surprising elements through my live string recordings.

violinist,violist,vocalist  - Lydia Luce
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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.

Session Violinist/Violist - Kinley Dowling

I've played violin/viola on over 500 songs from hip hop to country and everything in between: Classified, Kathleen Edwards, Fortunate Ones, Hey Rosetta!, Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, Matt Mays, Rita MacNeil, Buck 65.

Session Bass Player - Will Funderburke

I am a reliable bass player with over 10 years of experience in multiple genres.

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Clients rate SoundBetter Violists 5.0 / 5.0
on average across 105 reviews as of March 17, 2024

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