Also Performs As:Wedding Musician Country:United States Based In:Costa Mesa, California Performs: Worldwide From:$250
Brooksley is an award winning violinist performing nationally & internationally! Also, She is bicoastal as she is located in Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and New Hampshire!
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Description
Some of the places she has performed in include Hawaii, Canada, Las Vegas, Seattle, New Orleans, Nashville, New York, Yosemite National Park, Cape Cod, Half Moon Bay, Philadelphia, Boston, Catalina Island, Lake Tahoe, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Vermont, Maine, The Carolinas, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and San Diego, so no destination is too far away!
Set-List
She has an extensive list of songs from Top 40s to R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, 20s to 90s era, Movie/TV/Broadway/Disney soundtracks, Classical, Country, World, and more! She also performs with background tracks for a more elegant, energetic, & richer sound!
Biography
Brooksley started playing violin and traveling with her family at five years old! She quickly discovered her passion for music and travel, and aspired to combine them into a thrilling career. She also comes from a musical family as her Great Grandfather's cousin, bassoonist Hugo Fox, conceptualized making the famous world-class bassoons in the United States. Some of the places she has lived in and traveled to include France, Sweden, Japan, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Italy, Denmark, England, Alaska, and the Grand Canyon. She studied with the Suzuki program and priv
... ate teachers, including Paul Stein from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and she was a first violinist for the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Orchestra in Minnesota for ten years. She continued her musical studies at George Washington University in Washington, DC while also studying French and English Literature, and she also performed as a professional string trio. She was the featured violinist at George Washington University Alumni Association's Featured Solo Musician's Concert.
Reviews (50 Reviews)
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Newport Coast, CAEvent Type: Engagement Party12th June 2022
Brooksley was amazing!! She came a few days prior to the scheduled event to do a walkthrough and review my requests. She was beyond professional, highly detail oriented and even offered best practices from her experience. The day of the event she arrived early, kept in constant communication, set up before my arrival and even worked with photographer beforehand to ensure everything went perfect. Additionally she helped with crowd control I set out to hire an exceptional violinist and what I received was 5 star experience and one of the best services I have encountered.
Reviewed by:Matt H
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Santa Ana, CAEvent Type: Wedding11th June 2022
Hiring Brooksley for our wedding is the best decision we ever made. We had already hired a band and brought on Brooksley so we could have violin at our ceremony. When the band dropped the ball, she took over all music planning and made our vision a reality. She made us feel like having the perfect music at our wedding was just as important to her as it was to us. We brought on a friend to play piano the day before the wedding (due to said band dropping said ball) and they collaborated seamlessly with almost no time. And that was just the business side. Her violin performance was absolutely stunning. Several guests told us they were blown away. An absolute treasure!
Reviewed by:Julie S
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Pacific Palisades, CAEvent Type: Wedding14th May 2022
Incredibly talented and professional violinist! Everything about my experience working with Brooksley was top notch. From the first email exchange, I knew I was in good hands. She is super organized and responsive. I was looking for a violinist for our wedding ceremony and was excited to work directly with the musician herself. She was so open to all our various song selections and she made ALL of our song choices work. She has her own wireless speaker system so she can set up and play anywhere! Not only is she a talented musician, but as an overwhelmed bride on the day of, I really appreciated her calm, kind and professional demeanor. Brooksley went out of her way (Above and beyond) to make sure the little ceremony details got taken care of. Having her play our ceremony elevated the entire mood and ambiance to a romantic and beautiful affair! Thank you so much Brooksley!!
Reviewed by:Rosie K
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Dana Point, CAEvent Type: Wedding7th April 2022
Brooksley did absolutely amazing at our wedding! We honestly couldn't be any happier! It was last minute since our cellist canceled a week before the wedding. We were scrambling to find a stringed instrument. When we reached out to Brooksley, she responded quickly and was so easy to work with. She was very attentive to all of our needs and requests. She partnered with our pianist and learned the music in 1 week. I didn't have to do much of anything besides provide the song list, location and time. It was such a stress free process. Finally, when we met her she was beyond sweet, professional, and such a kind person. I would 11/10 hire her again or recommend her to anyone in search of a violinist. Thank you again Brooksley!
Reviewed by:Marina C
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Upland, CAEvent Type: Event26th February 2022
Brooksley was phenomenal! was able to play the list i curated and wow she exceed our expectations. we will definitely be hiring her again for our future events! i will say two hours is definitely not enough.
Reviewed by:Kevin G
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Los Angeles, CAEvent Type: Wedding11th February 2022
Wow! I cannot say enough good things about Brooksley. She is amazing! From the second we booked and communicated with her for our wedding she was extremely friendly and accommodating. She went out of her way to communicate with us. She blew us away at our wedding and we have TONS of guests compliment how beautiful she played. Her list of music was extensive and she played our requested upbeat music during dinner. I am convinced she can play anything beautifully with her violin. Don’t think twice about having her play at your next event, you will not regret it! Thank you for making our wedding even more memorable and beautiful!
Reviewed by:Jaclyn G
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Event Type: Birthday Party25th January 2022
I got into contact with Brooksley to play for my mothers birthday. She loves violin music but she had broken her shoulder on Christmas and was too embarrassed to go see a performance live. Brooksley was accommodating and sweet enough to drive to our home and preform for my mother, father, and I in our home. I told her one artist my mother likes, Frank Sinatra, and she was able to send me an extensive list of all the songs that fit that genre which made my life so much easier. She’s super responsive and so sweet alongside her absolutely killer talent. She was even able to learn to play some songs my mother likes that absolutely no one has heard of in such a little amount of time. Her performance brought my parents to tears and she was just an absolute gift to be around. I couldn’t recommend her more, her work is absolutely unreal.
Reviewed by:Kristina G
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Malibu, CAEvent Type: Holiday Party3rd December 2021
There are 3 things I look for when scouting new entertainment: song selection, talent, and energy brought to the performance. Not only did Brooksley surpass industry standards for all three, she was present and accommodating for the whole entire planning process. Will be using her again for future events :)
Reviewed by:Jasmine O
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Half Moon Bay, CAEvent Type: Wedding21st November 2021
What can I say she is an absolute talent and a dream to work with! Brooksley played at my wedding and impressed all of our guests! She can even play the Thong Song by Sisqo, and my mind is still blown from that!! So incredible! She can literally play any song on the violin and with perfection. I giver her a 10/10 for overall amazingness.
Reviewed by:Christa H
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Gilford, NH Event Type: Wedding11th September 2021
It was SO wonderful working with Brooksley for our wedding in Gilford, NH. She was very professional with her communication, quick to respond, and extremely understanding with the many many reschedules we had due to covid. She had so many options for us to choose from for songs and gave great recommendations. She is extremely talented and I highly recommend her!
Reviewed by:Kelly C
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Laguna Beach, CAEvent Type: Engagement Party3rd October 2021
Brooksley was absolutely amazing. She made all of my request happen and was very prepared. She made my brother in law’s surprise proposal dinner very special. Everyone in our dinner party said Brooksley was Super nice and played lovely. If I ever need music for another event I definitely would have her again!
Reviewed by:Arlie M
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Los Angeles, CAEvent Type: Baby Shower3rd September 2021
I hired Brooksley for our baby shower based on her reviews. But it was soon apparent that she would exceed all my expectations. A true talented professional, coordinating the event with her was seamless and effortless. She provided a playlist based on our musical taste. She even threw some Bad Bunny in the mix for me! It was amazing hearing some of my favorite songs through her violin. If you want to make your event not only memorable, but also an experience, I highly recommend hiring Brooksley. I will be doing so for future events. Thank you again Brooksley!
Reviewed by:Maximo R
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Seattle, WAEvent Type: Wedding7th August 2021
Very professional and communicative. She understood what I wanted and made adjustments to make it happen. She also had some excellent suggestions regarding songs and coordinating with our DJ. My guests said her music brought tears to their eyes. She was great!
Reviewed by:Kristi F
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Bluemont, VAEvent Type: Wedding18th July 2021
Brooksley is the absolute sweetest. She was very responsive and accommodating. We had to reschedule our wedding twice due to COVID. She also had a very extensive playlist. We requested the instrumental for a song we liked from a Korean drama for our walk down the aisle. Sam Kim's "Breathe" from It's Okay to Not Be Okay. She helped make our day magical! I want to throw more parties just to have Brooksley play for us.
Reviewed by:Linda D
Brooksley Bishop Violinist - Violinist - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaEvent Location: Spruce Head, MEEvent Type: Wedding26th June 2021
Brooksley is amazing!! I highly highly recommend her!! Not only is she talented but she is so professional and extremely helpful! I hired Brooksley to play at my wedding and she was so professional and responsive from our first conversation all the way to the day of my wedding! Brooksley arrived early to go over details that I didn't even think of on the day of the wedding, coordinated with the groom and our officiant/wedding coordinator to coordinate the ceremony music and make my entrance perfect! Brooksley even on a last minute request introduced my husband and I into the wedding reception! I can't recommend Brooksley enough and will definitely hire her again for our next event! :)
Reviewed by:Julia L
Experience
Whether it is traditional or modern music for a wedding, today's top hits with background tracks for an energetic cocktail reception, hip hop and pop classics with background tracks for an upbeat birthday party with dancing, or soft elegant background music for a corporate event, she can offer an extensive list of song suggestions and will work with any song requests to help customize the perfect music selection for your special occasion! She has the utmost professionalism and is extremely detail-oriented, personable, and passionate, and she looks forward to enhancing your special occasion wit
... h spectacular music!
Previous Clients
Some of her clients and venues include Carnegie Hall, Grammy award winning artist Malik Yusef, Honorable Jon C. Porter of the U.S. Congress, United Nations "Kids For Saving Earth”, The Heart Bandits World Famous Proposal Planners, The Classical Music Series at Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, Mikel Gorbachev, Universal Event Space in Toronto, ON, Canada, RamaShala Resort in Big Island, Hawaii, Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, Hawaii, The Perryman Company's Corporate Client Dinner at Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, RML Automotive's Corporate Retreat at Ritz Carlto
... n Resort in Florida, Seatown Electric Heating & Air Holiday Party at Tulalip Casino in Seattle, Seven Winds Casino in Wisconsin, Privy Diner Pop Up Event in Nashville, Shangri-La Hotels, Beatles Abbey Road Tribute Concert, Longevity Consulting Holiday Party at MGM National Harbor, The Reno Tahoe Convention's Dear World/AstraZeneca Event, Dark Garden Corsetry and Couture in San Francisco, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Lexus, The Wanted's “Show Me Love” music video, Ferna Goitia's “It's Not The Same” music video, Humdinger Productions with Maryland Governor Hogan at Maryland Casino Live, Celebrity Designer Andre Soriano's Fashion Shows, the famous Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia where “Dirty Dancing” was filmed, the famous Von Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont, Marine Corps Memorial Chapel, US Naval Academy Chapel, US Army Fort Belvoir Officer's Club, and Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
Suitable for
Anniversary PartyAwards CeremonyBaby ShowerBachelor / Stag PartyBachelorette / Hen PartyBar / Bat MitzvahBirthday Party (Adult)Birthday Party (Child)Birthday Party (Teen)Bridal ShowerCasinosCharity / Fundraising EventChristeningChristmas PartyClub PartyCocktail Party / Drinks ReceptionCommunity EventConcerts / ToursConference / MeetingCorporate EventCruise ShipsDinner PartyEngagement PartyFestival / Outdoor EventFuneral/Memorial ServiceGraduation PartyGrand Opening PartyHalloween PartyHanukkah CelebrationHigh School ReunionHM Forces/Army/Navy/Military EventHoliday / Theme ParksHotel EventJewish WeddingNew Year's Eve PartyNightclub EventNursing / Care Home EventPrivate PartyProduct Launch / PromotionProm NightQuinceañera / Sweet 16 PartyRestaurant / Bar / Pub EventRetirement PartySchool EventSocial ClubTheaters / StageTrade Show / ExhibitionsUniversity / College EventVirtual EventWedding CeremonyWedding Cocktail/Drinks ReceptionWedding Reception
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