My Honest Take on Playing a DZ Strad Viola
If you've been scrolling through listings looking for a new instrument, you've probably seen the dz strad viola pop up more than a few times. It's one of those names that seems to dominate the "intermediate to professional" space on the internet, and for good reason. Choosing a viola is a weirdly personal journey—much more so than a violin, I think—because the viola doesn't have a standardized size. You're looking for a specific "voice," and finding that voice without spending the price of a small sedan can be a massive headache. ...