Brooksley Bishop Violinist
Brooksley Bishop Violinist

Brooksley Bishop Violinist

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$260/hour
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Introduction
Brooksley is an award winning violinist located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, and she performs nationally & internationally! She has an extensive list of songs ranging from Top 40s to R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Motown, 50s era to current era, Movie/TV/Broadway/Disney soundtracks, Classical, Country, Spanish, French, and more. 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, Paso Robles, Philadelphia, Boston, Catalina Island, Lake Tahoe, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Vermont, Maine, The Carolinas, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara, so no destination is too far away! She is also bicoastal as she is located in Washington, DC and New Hampshire as well! Please note, the estimated $260 per hour is subject to change based on the location, month, date, and day of the week! Please reference the pricing list in the FAQ section below! 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 Carlton 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. 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 private 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.
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Hired 229 times

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18 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Tony R.
May 18, 2024
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Brooksley performed an excellent selection of music on my wife's memorial service. She was very professional and even played a special song of my request. I highly recommend her.

Details: General event / party • 151 - 200 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • Other • Concert hall / auditorium

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Kolisha W.
Mar 30, 2024
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We were thrilled with the performance by Brooksley at our sip and paint event. Despite being hired last-minute, she showed up promptly and was incredibly accommodating. She worked with us to select the perfect music beforehand and seamlessly integrated into our slightly challenging timeline. Her music selection was fantastic and added a beautiful ambiance to the evening. We couldn’t have been happier with her performance and highly recommend her for any event!”

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • Pop / top 40 • Outdoors

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Joseph R.
Nov 4, 2024
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I don’t usually just rate things 5 out of 5, but this is one of those rare occasions where I had someone go above and beyond my expectations. Brooksley was prepared, professional, and friendly. She helped coordinate with my photographer the find the special moment for my proposal and the her performance during our picnic was phenomenal! If I’m ever in need of a violinist, Brooksley is my top pick!

Details: General event / party • 18 - 30 years old • Other strings • Variety • Pop / top 40

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Ethan K.
Aug 6, 2024
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Brooksley’s was the PERFECT addition to my proposal, she’s just as amazing as a violinist as she is a person. We would have phone calls talking about just everything and she actually cared and was so engaged with everything. She’s so perfect and no one should ever hire someone else. She’s the best!!!!!

Details: Cocktail hour • 25 guests or fewer • 18 - 30 years old • Other strings • Pop / top 40 • Country / bluegrass • Outdoors

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Jose L.
Jun 11, 2024
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I am so glad that we booked Brooksley for our daughter's Sweet 16 celebration! She provided a wealth of options for song selections, was very accommodating to our requests, and very responsive to our messages. On event day she was punctual with more than enough time for her setup and was ready to play at the agreed time. I would not hesitate to book Brooksley again and I totally recommend her services. Top Notch! 😁

Details: Cocktail hour • 76 - 100 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Other strings • Pop / top 40 • Outdoors

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FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    My pricing depends on your event/wedding location, month, date, and day of the week! The following is my pricing list: 1 hour - $260 to $620 2 hours - $530 to $830 3 hours - $740 to $1,040 4 hours - $960 to $1,260 5 hours - $1,170 to $1,470 My Bose speaker and violin mic to amplify my violin are included in all my pricing!

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    In my initial response with my quote, I always include the style of songs I play, my audio/video samples, and my complete song lists so the client has all my information up front! Also, I request a deposit to secure the date, and the client can pay the deposit via Venmo or Zelle! I am happy to provide a contract as well!

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    I have played in many restaurants and Churches over the years, so I am very familiar with their requirements and restrictions! CHURCHES: Due to COVID, most Churches today do not allow outside violinists to play for weddings, so please contact your Church first for approval! For Catholic weddings, most Churches require sacred classical music (i.e. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Ave Maria, Hymns). Thus, if your Church approves an outside violinist and you would like music other than sacred classical, please contact your Church music director or Priest first for approval! RESTAURANTS: Most restaurants do not allow outside violinists to serenade a table in the dining room (i.e. for proposals, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, etc.) due to the other diners, due to the set music playlist playing through the speakers, and/or due to their own live entertainment. Thus, please contact the General Manager first for approval! If you have booked a fully private room in the restaurant, please still contact the General Manager first for approval! There is usually more flexibility with the fully private rooms, but I have encountered a few restaurants that still do not allow it!