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What Idaho Music Academy Offers

Idaho Music Academy offers specialized viola lessons in Boise for students looking to build skill, confidence, and comfort with the instrument. Lessons focus on technique, musicality, and performance readiness—taught by an experienced violist and music educator.

What You’ll Learn in Our Viola Lessons

Our private viola instruction supports a range of students, from new violists to those preparing for orchestral auditions or solo performances.

  • Viola technique, posture, and bow control
  • Alto clef reading and theory reinforcement
  • Solo and orchestral repertoire
  • Tone development and expressive phrasing
  • Performance and audition preparation
  • Practice strategies for steady progress

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Get Started with Viola Lessons

Lesson openings are currently available. We’ll help you find a time that fits your schedule.

Idaho Music Academy
1628 S. Manitou Avenue, Boise, ID 83706
Viola lessons: 208-353-0801

Viola Lessons for Teens and Adults

Viola lessons are available for motivated middle school, high school, and adult students. Instruction is designed to support school programs, honor orchestras, and personal musical goals.

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Middle & High School Students

Our lessons help students strengthen their technique, prepare for school orchestra or honor groups, and feel more confident in rehearsals and performances.

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Adult Viola Students

We work with adults starting viola as a new instrument or picking it back up after a break—focusing on foundational skills, tone, and playing the music you enjoy.

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Meet Your Viola Instructor: Jennifer Fife

Jennifer Fife teaches both violin and viola at Idaho Music Academy. She has over 25 years of teaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. Jennifer performs regularly with Opera Idaho, Boise Music Week, and the Silhouette String Ensemble.

Learn more about Jennifer Fife