What is Violin2Viola?

V2V is a series of online and in-person workshops designed to help violinists who would like to learn to play or teach the viola. It can also help viola players who switched from violin previously but lack confidence in their viola skills and knowledge. Led by instructors Karin Brown, Renate Falkner, and Nana Vaughn, we will get you started on your viola journey. 
Announcing our Online Workshop MARCH 3, 2024. Youth orchestras and summer festivals such as Luzerne Music Center (ages 10-18) and Baltimore Symphony Academy (college and amateurs, ages 18 and up) accept our certification for violin players and will allow V2V graduates to participate in some activities in their programs on viola. We are working with additional programs to add V2V opportunities. For ages 10-100, this online workshop’s topics will include: Nuts and Bolts – everything you never knew about the viola Viola playing in ensembles Note reading help Viola repertoire in solo and chamber music Audition taking Ask a Violist Private Zoom lessons with our Violin2Viola faculty are optional for an additional fee. Proudly sponsored by Shar Music.
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Feedback from Past Participants:
"I wish this workshop continues next year in person and remotely (like me who lives far away and can't make the trip). It was a joyful week." -Dr. JaeEun Lee, Violin faculty at Wyoming Fine Arts Center and CCM preparatory

"I want to thank you guys for a wonderful week of VIOLA! I thoroughly enjoyed all of the warm-ups, discussions and masterclasses. My enthusiasm for practicing and teaching has been reignited!" -Francie Silos, formerly with the Colorado
Quartet

"Overall it was a great use of Zoom, and very personable, relaxed and very satisfying. My lesson was very helpful!"​ - amateur participant

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NEWS:

In 2024, you can find our faculty at the following summer festivals, online workshops, and/or college programs. Check our Programs page for deadlines (many are in Jan/Feb):
  • George Mason University 
  • University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • Gettysburg College - Sunderman Conservatory
  • Baltimore School of the Arts
  • Saarburg International Festival (Germany)
  • Classical Hugs Tallinn Festival (Estonia)
  • National Music Festival
  • Baltimore Symphony Academy
  • BU Tanglewood Institute
  • Luzerne Music Center
  • Peabody Preparatory
  • Online V2V Workshops
  • Private Zoom Lessons
KARIN BROWN
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Assistant Principal Violist
Baltimore School for the Arts -​ Viola Instructor
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DR. RENATE FALKNER
​University of Maryland Baltimore County - Adjunct Professor of Viola
Peabody Preparatory- Viola and Violin Faculty
NANA GASKINS VAUGHN
George Mason University and Gettysburg College - Adjunct Professor of Viola
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra - Violist
Reading Symphony - Asst Principal Violist
Make the switch to alto clef. See you there!
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