The rich, warm voice of the string family.
The viola brings a deeper, warmer tone than the violin and sits at the heart of the string ensemble. Our viola program builds technique, tone, and musicianship from first position through advanced orchestral and chamber repertoire.
Viola suits students drawn to a deeper, warmer string sound than the violin, from age 5 to adult — brand-new beginners and audition-bound teens alike.
Ashley Crawford teaches violin and viola at SFLCM. She is concertmaster of the Broward Pops Orchestra, holds a Master of Music in violin performance from Florida International University, and has been teaching since 2018.
Your first visit is a paid trial lesson: a full private viola lesson with the teacher you'll actually study with, who will assess readiness during the session. There's no contract and no obligation to continue, and if the fit isn't quite right, our front desk can schedule a second trial with a different teacher.
After the trial, viola lessons are weekly, one-on-one and in person, on a monthly membership: $229 a month for 30-minute weekly lessons, $349 for 45 minutes and $419 for 60 minutes. You pay the same amount every month, and there's a one-time $59 registration fee when you enroll.
Viola students build technique, tone and musicianship, working from first position toward advanced orchestral and chamber repertoire.
Students can perform at our quarterly student recitals in the SFLCM Concert Hall and every month at the Hollywood Art Walk, where SFLCM students and instructors play live outside our doors.
Lessons are at our downtown Hollywood studio, 1940 Harrison St, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33020, serving families from Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach and nearby.
Students start at age 5, and we teach all the way to adult. 30-, 45- and 60-minute lessons are available for students 5 and up. If your child can focus on one activity for 15–20 minutes and follow multi-step instructions, they're likely ready.
Memberships are $229 a month for 30-minute weekly lessons, $349 for 45 minutes and $419 for 60 minutes. To start, book a trial lesson — special trial price from $40.
No — it's a paid trial lesson, special trial price from $40: $40 for 30 minutes, $60 for 45 minutes or $72 for 60 minutes.
Our viola teacher is Ashley Crawford.
Technique, tone and musicianship, from first position through advanced orchestral and chamber repertoire.