A Guide to Teaching Viola is a sharing of my ideas and methods with both the novice and veteran teacher, from the knowledge I have accumulated over a lifetime in my private studio. Included in this guide are: 1.Quotes on defining music 2.An overview of teaching music, One Step at a Time 3.The fundamentals of teaching viola 4.Teaching the young beginner 5.Teaching the older youth or adult 6.Teaching students who need remedial training 7.Selecting the viola and bow 8.The care of the viola and bow 9.Parental involvement 10.Performances and memorization 11.Teaching music beyond the notes 12.A guide to a rote beginning 13.An introduction to note reading 14.Teaching the fundamentals of music 15.Famous pedagogues and their unique teaching methods 16.Virtuoso violists of the past and present 17.A string syllabus for the early years of teaching 18.Conclusion