Dr. Brett Walfish
Violist · Pedagogue · Chamber Musician
Serious, supportive violin and viola training for students who want strong fundamentals, confident practice habits, and a teacher who can guide them from first lessons through auditions — private instruction in Wellington, Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, and South Florida.
These credentials translate directly into the studio: students receive conservatory-level training in a private, one-on-one setting.
Dr. Walfish's students have been accepted to:
- Juilliard
- New England Conservatory
- Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
- Manhattan School of Music
- Cleveland Institute of Music
- Harvard University
- Brown University
- Cornell University
- Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
Violin and Viola Lessons
Dr. Walfish teaches students at every stage, from a first lesson at the instrument to conservatory audition preparation, with equal seriousness given to violin and viola.
- Private violin, viola, and chamber music lessons
- Young beginners through advanced, conservatory-bound students
- Structured, supportive teaching built on high standards
- Viola-specific expertise from a professional violist
Who This Studio Is Best For
- Serious beginners who need a strong technical foundation
- School orchestra and youth orchestra students
- Intermediate students who need better practice structure
- Advanced students preparing for auditions, competitions, or conservatory study
- Violists who want a teacher whose primary instrument is viola
- Adult students returning to the instrument or seeking structured study
A Note from a Studio Parent
“Brett has a strong passion for teaching younger students. For our case, my son was at a point where he needed a breakthrough in order to reach a higher caliber of playing — Brett was there for him every step of the way! I understand the importance of who tutors my child (so usually, we're very fussy when picking one), and I'm sure anybody who has Brett as their tutor will be really happy and never regret it!”
A Teacher Shaped by the Stage
Dr. Walfish's teaching is shaped by an active performing career as a violist, chamber musician, and member of the Valencia Baryton Project. His work spans classical chamber music, historically informed performance, Naxos recordings of Haydn's baryton trios, and Argentine tango — giving students a model of artistry that is both rigorous and alive.
A Life in Performance and Chamber Music
Dr. Walfish's teaching grows directly out of an active career as a violist and chamber musician.
- Violist and chamber musician performing throughout the United States and internationally
- Core member of the Valencia Baryton Project, a historically informed ensemble
- Specialist in historically informed performance practice
- Chamber music collaborations across major U.S. and Canadian series
Now Accepting Students Across South Florida
Dr. Walfish is building a private violin and viola studio for students throughout Palm Beach County.
- Wellington
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
- South Florida
- West Palm Beach
- Boynton Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Loxahatchee
Inquire About Lessons or Collaboration
Whether you're a parent exploring lessons for the first time, a returning adult student, or a presenter interested in performance or coaching, Dr. Walfish welcomes your inquiry.