Beginner Student Violas
Starting a musical journey with a reliable, quality instrument is the key to a successful experience.
Meyer Music offers quality student level violas as rent-to-own, matching school teacher preferences with included accessories, plus the school book and stand for beginners. All accumulated rental credit transfers to larger sizes and higher levels as players grow in size and skill.
Step-Up Violas
As your player progresses and encounters more challenging music, their viola should match their growing skills.
Their student-level viola was a great start to their musical journey and “stepping up” will take them even further!
Compared to student level violas which are designed to be solid and durable, Step-Up violas are made of high-end materials for enhanced tone and may include special features, such as upgraded bows and strings for extended range and enhanced control.
What’s the difference?
- made of tonewoods designed for affordability and durability
- available in smaller sizes for smaller players
- include a basic level bow
- rental packages include all school teacher-required accessories
- monthly rent-to-own rate: $20
- designed for progressing players
- crafted with higher quality tonewoods in a variety of varnishes for increased resonance
- upgraded strings for enhanced tone
- personalized shoulder rest options
- higher quality case with hygrometer and storage space
- monthly rent-to-own rate: $55
- designed for advancing players
- hand-crafted instruments
- high-quality tonewoods and fittings
- professional level strings for enhanced warmth and brilliance in tone
- choice of high-end bow for increased strength, flexibility, and clarity of sound
- personalized shoulder rest options
- monthly rent-to-own rate: $75
- designed for advancing and college-bound players
- handmade by small teams of expert luthiers
- professional level strings for enhanced warmth and brilliance in tone
- choice of high-end bow for increased strength, flexibility, and clarity of sound
- personalized shoulder rest options
- upgraded protective shell case
- monthly rent-to-own rate: $95
Selecting your Step-Up Viola
Stepping up to the next level of viola is a big decision and at Meyer Music we want to ensure that you make the best and most informed choice for your musical goals.
We carry intermediate violas at all Meyer locations– visit us anytime to experience the sound.
Instrument Consultations
We also offer personalized consultations with our instrument experts to help guide you through the process. For intermediate level step-ups, our staff at all locations can assist. For advancing levels, our violin consultant, Josh Hoffman, is available for support.
Our viola consultant, Josh Hoffman, is available for consultation appointments during which he can answer your questions, guide you through test-playing, and advise on the technical elements of the instruments. Josh studied music at Central Michigan University and minored in both violin and viola. An active public performer, he also has 8 years of experience teaching privately.