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Viola

Rentals, sales, and expert repairs — for students, educators, and professionals throughout South Florida.

Rental Program

Viola Rentals

Our viola rental program offers quality instruments acoustically prepared by our in-house specialists. All violas come from the award-winning shop of A. Eastman and are ready to play from day one.

  • Instruments from the award-winning shop of A. Eastman
  • Standard, Advanced, and Young Artist models available
  • Rental credit builds toward purchase — contact us for details
  • Acoustically prepared by in-house specialists
  • Yearly or Quarterly payment plans available on Standard
  • Fantastic customer service
Rental viola available at Barnesviolins

Standard Viola

Ideal for beginners and students. Includes a quality student-grade instrument, bow, and case.

Yearly$276
Quarterly$80
Maintenance fee$48

Advanced Viola

For intermediate players ready to step up. Upgraded tone and playability for serious students.

Yearly plans only

Yearly$455
Maintenance fee$75

Young Artist Viola

Our premium rental tier for dedicated young musicians pursuing excellence.

6-month plans only

6-month$372
Maintenance fee$60

Questions about renting? View full rental program details

Instruments for Sale

Violas for Sale

Whether you're a student ready to own your first instrument or an advancing player seeking a finer viola, we carry a carefully curated selection at every level. Every instrument is set up and inspected by one of our in-house luthiers before it leaves the shop.

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Student

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Quality entry-level violas ideal for beginners and school programs. Properly set up for easy playability.

Intermediate

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Step-up instruments with improved tone and craftsmanship for advancing students and adult players.

Professional

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Fine violas for serious musicians and professionals. Individually selected and set up to the highest standard.

"The team helped me find an instrument that feels truly special."

— A happy customer

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Looking for a specific instrument?

Our inventory changes regularly. Contact us or visit the shop and we'll help you find the right viola for your needs and budget.

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Expert Repairs

Viola Repairs

From minor adjustments to full restorations, our in-house luthiers bring decades of expertise to every repair. We work on student instruments and fine violas alike.

Bow Rehairing

Professional rehairing using quality horsehair to restore your bow's full tone and response.

Bridge & Soundpost Work

Precision fitting and adjustment of bridges and soundposts for optimal tone and playability.

Setup & Adjustment

Nut, saddle, and string height adjustments to make your viola easier and more enjoyable to play.

Crack Repair & Restoration

Expert repair of cracks, seam openings, and finish damage to preserve your instrument's integrity.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions