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V iola
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Lessons and Services for *ALL* Violists:
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
1234 Main Street / City, USA 12345 / (123) VIOLIST |
Dedicated to Sir Lionel Tertis, Father of Modern Viola Playing
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LOCATION
HOURS
CLASSES
STORE
REPAIR SHOP
What is the world's longest viola joke? Harold in Italy.
Victor Borge: Why do people take an instant dislike to the
viola? It saves time.
(The viola jokes are included for entertainment only.
They definitely do not reflect the opinion of VIOLA or its staff.
The American Viola Society at last count had collected over
5,000 viola jokes worldwide. VIOLA thinks other instruments are
just jealous of the viola and its superb players.)
Remember, all viola jokes can be taken
up a fifth or down an octave!
What is a minor second? Two violists playing in unison.
What is a cluster chord? A viola section playing on the C string.
LOCATION
Viola Institute of Los Angeles ("VIOLA")
1234 Main Street
City, USA 12345
Phone: (123) 846-5478
_ _ _ _(123) VIOLIST
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How are a violist's fingers like lightning?
They never strike the same place twice.
How is a viola not like a trampoline? You take off your
shoes to jump on a trampoline.
HOURS
- Office -
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday
- Store -
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday - Friday
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday
- Repair Shop -
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday
- Other Hours by Appointment
- Lessons -
- By Appointment
- Message Center -
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- If you cannot make your lesson, please let us know right away!
- Phone: (949) 846-5478 | (949 VIOLIST)
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For Sale: 19th-Century German Viola. Excellent
Condition. Recently Tuned.
Ad: Established string quartet requires two violinists and a cellist.
CLASSES
VIOLA provides instruction for all levels of students: beginning,
intermediate, advanced, and professional. VIOLA accepts students of
all ages: preschool, students, teens, adults, and seniors. You are
never to young or too old!
Our teachers maintain flexible schedules to meet your needs.
They can schedule lessons before or after school for students, at
lunch or at night for busy professionals, or on weekends for busy
families. We guarantee we can find time for you.
Beginning / Intermediate
- Teachers
- All Beginning and Intermediate instructors are
certified by the AAME (American Association
of Music Educators) for the level they teach
- VIOLA believes a strong foundation with great teachers is
the best predictor of later musical success
- All instructors have many years of experience,
both as teachers and performers
- The right instrument for you
- Reading music
- Scales
- Etudes
- Exercises
- Simple solos
- Simple orchestral excerpts
- Recitals
Advanced
- Most Advanced instructors also teach at colleges or universities.
- Most Advanced instructors are in orchestras such as the Pacific Symphony,
the Long Beach Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
- Solo performance
- Orchestral literature
- Chamber music
- Audition preparation (VIOLA can supply accompanists)
- Recitals
- Master Classes
All Levels
- Reading Music
- Learning Alto Clef
- Rhythm
- Time Signatures and Key Signatures
- Ear Training
- Sight Reading
- Performance Practice
- Analysis of Viola Recordings
Non-Solo Playing
- VIOLA-sponsored string quartets
(with VIOLA-approved violinists and cellists)
- VIOLA has made arrangements for our students to participate with several groups
- Orange Coast College (must be elementary school age or older)
- University of California at Irvine (must be high school age or older)
- Various pit orchestras for musicals, operas, and ballets
- Various chamber ensembles
- Auditions and interviews may be required
- Contact your instructor or the VIOLA office for more information.
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Who makes the best viola mute? Smith and Wesson
How is a viola like a law suit? Everyone is happy when the case is closed.
STORE
VIOLA has a fully-equipped store stocking everything needed by
viola players of all levels. It is staffed by knowledgeable
individuals who are all musicians. All staff are trained to
give you the best service possible. They will help you select
exactly the right item for you.
Below are just examples of everything we have in stock. Although we try to have
everything you need, let us know if you need something we do not have.
Instruments
- Violas
- Student models
- Professional models
- 13", 14", 15", and 16" models
- Can special order other sizes
- Violins for doublers
- Bows
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Music
- Instruction Books
- Sheet Music
- Scores
- CD's and Cassettes
- Viola Performances
- Music Minus One
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Instrument Supplies
- Strings
- Rosin
- Mutes
- Chin Rests
- Cases
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Other Supplies
- Pitch Pipes
- Tuning Forks
- Metronomes
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How can you tell if a violist is playing out of
tune? The bow is moving.
What is perfect pitch? The viola
misses the rim before landing in the dumpster.
REPAIR SHOP
Our Repair Shop is staffed with only the best technicians. We require
all of our staff to be certified and to take a minimum of two classes per
year. The head of our shop is also an instrument maker. Consequently,
they can give your instrument the proper care it (and you) deserve. No
repairs are too big or too small for our staff.
They can also do instrument appraisals. If you need your instrument
valued for insurance purposes, they can do it. They will also be glad
to evaluate any instrument you are interested in purchasing. This will
give you the peace of mind to know the value and condition of the
instrument before you spend your hard-earned money to buy it.
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Who is the ringer at an audition?
The one who can hold the viola from memory.
How is a viola section like the
Beatles? Neither has played together since 1970.
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