Viola

Nancy Allwein
(303) 564-8765

 * Accepting students of all ages from 7 through adult
 * Proficient in teaching Suzuki or traditional teaching methods
 * Experienced with preparing students for All State, Western States, other honor orchestras and college auditions
 * Experience in preparing students for Colorado ASTA Certificate Program
 * Professional violin/viola musician with Cameo Quartet
 * Located near Harmony and Corbett

Carla Hager
(970) 222-6662
 * Accepting students 6th grade and older

Leanne Griffey
(970) 219-5957
 * 27 years of experience in String Education including private studio and public schools
 * All levels, ages 10 and up
 * Violin and viola lessons
 * Concertmaster of the Greeley Chamber Orchestra for 15 years
 * Professional violinist with multiple local orchestras

Royston Hunget
​(970) 235-9557
The Important Art - Violin, Viola, Piano Studio
   * Located in Fort Collins - Available for In-Person and Virtual Lessons
   * All ages/levels
  *  Variety of Styles including Classical, Symphonic, Fiddle/Folk, Jazz, Modern
  *  Curriculum including Solo repertoire, small/large ensemble repertoire and practice strategy, scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, shifting, vibrato etc.
  *  Performance Strategy Emphasis (ie STYLE)
  *  $35 / beginner lesson

Madison Johnson
Madviolinandviolastudio.com
(970) 556-3890
While I specialize in beginners (ages 4-5) through high school.
I have also taught college students and adults through the age of 85.

​Zo Manfredi
Violin & viola
 (406) 672-7755
  * Loveland location
  * Over 15 years teaching experience from young beginners through the collegiate and graduate level.
  * Please visit www.zomanfredi.com for more information around teaching practices and a full biography.

Margaret Miller
(719) 660-0878
Colorado State University
​ * Teach all ages and levels

​​Ann Schnaidt
(970) 449-2533
 * Ages 9 through adult, including professional tune-up and audition preparation. Beginners welcome.
 * Orca Strings Studio instructor of Viola and Violin
  * Instructor of Viola at Front Range Community College
 * East-Central Fort Collins.
 * Provides piano accompaniment for students

Sue Temple
(970) 217-7003
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Quartet con Brio
Founder and Artistic Director: Just Chamber Music. 
* I love teaching the viola.  It is "the instrument of choice!"
* Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Pre-college, Audition Prep, Chamber Music
* Located in West Fort Collins

Updated January 2025