Brooksley Bishop Violinist
Overview
Brooksley is a destination weddings+events+proposals violinist! She has performed in Hawaii, Canada, Las Vegas, Seattle, New Orleans, Nashville, New York, Yosemite National Park, Cape Cod, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, Pebble Beach, Pismo Beach, Philadelphia, Boston, Catalina Island, Lake Tahoe, Coronado, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Vermont, Maine, The Carolinas, Rhode Island, Cape May, DC, Annapolis, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio, so no destination is too far away! She has an extensive repertoire 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, and more.
Reviews
121 reviews
Yvette M.
July 19, 2026Book her! She is the best!
A truly gifted professional musician with a warm heart. She played for my mother's Memorial Service and at Burial. We held a high standard for mother's service and Brooksley delivered. Learning songs that were very important to us to be played. Communication was smooth, very responsive. We will be booking her again for other events. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Funeral Music, Violinist
Jacqueline G.
April 21, 2026Reliable and Flexible!!!
This was my first time booking a musician; Brooksley made the whole process so easy and reassuring. She came in very early to our event to set up to ensure that everything would go smoothly. When our event was delayed, she was very adaptable to the timing of everything. She really took the weight off my shoulders by being so accommodating and professional!
Hired as: Funeral Music, Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Matt S.
March 28, 2026Professional/ Detailed
I booked Brooksley for a proposal to my now fiancée.
As soon as we started talking she let me know all the songs she can play and even added several videos of playing different genres.
I requested a specific song and she nailed every aspect of it.
On time, communicative, and overall very professional.
10/10 would recommend it hire her again.
Hired as: 2000s Era Entertainment, Pop Music, Violinist, World Music
Irene C.
March 16, 2026Excellent Wedding Violinist!!
Brooksley played at our wedding and she exceeded our expectations! She was so helpful during the planning process and explained the pre-ceremony, ceremony, processional and reception timelines. Brooksley provided me with an extensive list of songs from a variety genres and even researched and obtained the music to a few that were lesser known. Brooksley communicated well with us and was flexible with our event plans on the day of. I am so grateful to have found her on Gigsalad. Thank you for making our wedding extra memorable, Brooksley!!!
Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Violinist
Renz G.
February 8, 2026Brooksley made my proposal magical
Brooksley was absolutely amazing during my proposal. She worked with me to curate a list of songs that me and my Fiancée loved. She even was willing to send a sample of a specific song to me before booking! She really made the event feel magical with her playing. I would highly highly highly recommend her if you need a Violinist for your event.
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English , French
Gig length: 15 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Insurance
Unions: AFM
What to expect
Whether it is traditional or modern music for a wedding, today's top hits for an energetic cocktail reception, hip hop and pop classics 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 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 with spectacular music!
About
She is based in CA, NH, and VA!
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.
Additional booking notes
VIOLIN WITH BACKGROUND TRACKS:
Her Bose speaker does not require an outlet, so she can set up anywhere to play with background tracks.
VIOLIN AMPLIFIED WITH BACKGROUND TRACKS:
While her Bose speaker does not require an outlet, her violin mic does require an outlet.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
February 2027
20
Saturday
Wedding - San Diego, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
21
Sunday
Wedding - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
27
Saturday
Wedding - St. Croix, Virgin Islands
4:30pm - 6:30pm
March 2027
13
Saturday
Wedding - Paso Robles, CA
4:00pm - 5:30pm
September 2027
04
Saturday
Wedding - Nahant, MA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
July 2026
24
Friday
Wedding - Long Beach, CA
4:00pm - 7:00pm
August 2026
05
Wednesday
Corporate Event - Pasadena, CA
8:00pm - 10:00pm
06
Thursday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
07
Friday
Wedding - Idyllwild, CA
3:00pm - 5:00pm
22
Saturday
Wedding - Wonalancet, NH
4:00pm - 6:30pm
28
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Cardiff By The Sea, CA
4:00pm - 5:00pm
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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San Diego, CA
September 2026
12
Saturday
Wedding - Tilton, NH
4:00pm - 5:00pm
13
Sunday
Wedding - Gloucester, MA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
18
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Huntington Beach, CA
4:00pm - 5:30pm
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - Topanga, CA
3:00pm - 4:00pm
24
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony - San Clemente, CA
4:30pm - 6:00pm
25
Friday
Wedding - San Clemente, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
26
Saturday
Wedding - Pismo Beach, CA
4:30pm - 6:30pm
October 2026
12
Monday
Wedding - Temecula, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
16
Friday
Wedding - Temecula, CA
3:30pm - 5:30pm
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - Mission Viejo, CA
4:30pm - 6:30pm
24
Saturday
Wedding - Chino, CA
4:00pm - 5:30pm
31
Saturday
Wedding - San Juan Capistrano, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
November 2026
01
Sunday
Wedding - San Juan Capistrano, CA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
02
Monday
Wedding - Menifee, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
13
Friday
Wedding - San Juan Capistrano, CA
3:30pm - 6:00pm
21
Saturday
Wedding - Temecula, CA
3:30pm - 4:30pm
December 2026
20
Sunday
Wedding - San Clemente, CA
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Past booked events
July 2026
18
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour - Anaheim, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - Fullerton, CA
11:30am - 1:00pm
17
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Chino Hills, CA
5:00pm - 6:30pm
17
Friday
Memorial Service - Downey, CA
9:30am - 1:00pm
13
Monday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Yucaipa, CA
7:00pm - 10:00pm
12
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony - Temecula, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
05
Sunday
Engagement Party - Laguna Beach, CA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Saturday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
03
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - San Pedro, CA
3:30pm - 5:00pm
02
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour - Fallbrook, CA
6:30pm - 7:30pm
01
Wednesday
Wedding - Santa Barbara, CA
3:30pm - 4:30pm
June 2026
29
Monday
Engagement Party - Dana Point, CA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
28
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour - Murrieta, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
27
Saturday
Wedding - Perris, CA
4:30pm - 6:00pm
26
Friday
Wedding - Costa Mesa, CA
4:30pm - 6:30pm
24
Wednesday
Event - Irvine, CA
1:00pm - 3:00pm
21
Sunday
Event - Long Beach, CA
10:00am - 11:00am
20
Saturday
Wedding - San Diego, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
19
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - San Juan Capistrano, CA
5:30pm - 6:30pm
14
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony - Santa Barbara, CA
1:00pm - 2:00pm
13
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour - San Marcos, CA
5:30pm - 6:30pm
12
Friday
Wedding - Paso Robles, CA
3:30pm - 5:00pm
06
Saturday
Event - Garden Grove, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
02
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony - Twin Peaks, CA
3:00pm - 4:00pm
May 2026
31
Sunday
Event - Los Angeles, CA
5:30pm - 7:30pm
30
Saturday
Corporate Event - El Segundo, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
29
Friday
Event - Los Angeles, CA
6:30pm - 7:30pm
25
Monday
Engagement Party - Claremont, CA
5:30pm - 6:00pm
23
Saturday
Wedding - Yosemite National Park, CA
3:00pm - 4:30pm
21
Thursday
Engagement Party - Joshua Tree, CA
5:30pm - 6:30pm
21
Thursday
Engagement Party - La Quinta, CA
11:00am - 11:30am
20
Wednesday
Corporate Event - Newport Beach, CA
6:30pm - 7:30pm
17
Sunday
Engagement Party - Newport Beach, CA
6:30pm - 7:00pm
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - La Jolla, CA
3:30pm - 4:30pm
15
Friday
Engagement Party - San Pedro, CA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Thursday
Event - San Juan Capistrano, CA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
09
Saturday
Memorial Service - Walnut, CA
4:30pm - 7:30pm
08
Friday
Wedding - Santa Barbara, CA
11:30am - 1:00pm
07
Thursday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
06
Wednesday
Engagement Party - Malibu, CA
7:00pm - 7:30pm
06
Wednesday
Event - Costa Mesa, CA
11:30am - 1:00pm
03
Sunday
Bridal Shower - Ontario, CA
2:00pm - 3:30pm
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - San Diego, CA
6:30pm - 7:00pm
April 2026
30
Thursday
Event - Irvine, CA
12:00pm - 2:00pm
29
Wednesday
Event - Newport Beach, CA
12:00pm - 2:00pm
28
Tuesday
Wedding - Julian, CA
3:00pm - 5:00pm
18
Saturday
Engagement Party - Newport Beach, CA
5:00pm - 6:30pm
17
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
12
Sunday
Engagement Party - Laguna Beach, CA
1:00pm - 1:30pm
11
Saturday
Wedding - La Jolla, CA
3:30pm - 5:30pm
10
Friday
Wedding - Corona, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
09
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony - Pauma Valley, CA
3:30pm - 4:30pm
05
Sunday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding - Santa Barbara, CA
3:00pm - 5:00pm
03
Friday
Wedding - Orange, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
02
Thursday
Event - Laguna Beach, CA
6:00pm - 7:30pm
March 2026
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event - Culver City, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
22
Sunday
Engagement Party - San Diego, CA
5:30pm - 6:00pm
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - San Juan Capistrano, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
20
Friday
Event - Santa Ana, CA
8:30am - 10:30am
18
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
15
Sunday
Engagement Party - Dana Point, CA
6:00pm - 6:30pm
15
Sunday
Event - Newport Beach, CA
11:30am - 1:00pm
14
Saturday
Wedding - Palm Desert, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
13
Friday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Laguna Beach, CA
6:00pm - 7:00pm
13
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
07
Saturday
Wedding - Orange, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
05
Thursday
Engagement Party - Laguna Beach, CA
5:00pm - 5:30pm
February 2026
28
Saturday
Anniversary Party - Newport Beach, CA
12:00pm - 2:00pm
26
Thursday
Wedding - Vista, CA
2:30pm - 4:30pm
22
Sunday
Event - Gardena, CA
1:00pm - 3:00pm
20
Friday
Engagement Party - Dana Point, CA
5:00pm - 5:30pm
17
Tuesday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Rancho Mirage, CA
12:00pm - 2:00pm
14
Saturday
Wedding - Playa Vista, CA
3:00pm - 5:00pm
13
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
13
Friday
Event - Coronado, CA
7:30am - 9:30am
January 2026
31
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - Long Beach, CA
1:30pm - 3:00pm
30
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
28
Wednesday
Corporate Event - Indian Wells, CA
6:30pm - 7:30pm
25
Sunday
Surprise
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
25
Sunday
Engagement Party - Santa Ana, CA
11:00am - 11:30am
24
Saturday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Torrance, CA
6:00pm - 8:00pm
23
Friday
Wedding - Vista, CA
3:30pm - 5:30pm
22
Thursday
Wedding - Temecula, CA
3:00pm - 5:00pm
11
Sunday
Engagement Party - Malibu, CA
4:00pm - 4:30pm
10
Saturday
Wedding - Death Valley, CA
4:00pm - 5:30pm
07
Wednesday
Engagement Party - Venice, CA
3:00pm - 3:30pm
December 2025
26
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
26
Friday
Engagement Party - Costa Mesa, CA
11:30am - 12:00pm
22
Monday
Holiday Party - Oceanside, CA
4:00pm - 7:00pm
21
Sunday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Moorpark, CA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
20
Saturday
Anniversary Party - La Quinta, CA
6:30pm - 8:30pm
18
Thursday
Holiday Party - Chino, CA
5:30pm - 7:30pm
15
Monday
Memorial Service - Santa Ana, CA
11:30am - 2:30pm
14
Sunday
Engagement Party - Malibu, CA
4:00pm - 4:30pm
11
Thursday
Holiday Party - Costa Mesa, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
07
Sunday
Engagement Party - Vista, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
05
Friday
Holiday Party - Pasadena, CA
3:00pm - 4:30pm
November 2025
30
Sunday
Event - Beverly Hills, CA
5:00pm - 6:30pm
30
Sunday
Engagement Party - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
1:30pm - 2:00pm
27
Thursday
Thanksgiving Party - Long Beach, CA
4:00pm - 5:00pm
27
Thursday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
22
Saturday
Wedding - North Hollywood, CA
4:30pm - 6:30pm
21
Friday
Wedding - Costa Mesa, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
20
Thursday
Event - San Juan Capistrano, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
20
Thursday
Event - Costa Mesa, CA
11:30am - 1:00pm
18
Tuesday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
18
Tuesday
Event - Fountain Valley, CA
11:30am - 12:30pm
15
Saturday
Wedding - Paso Robles, CA
2:30pm - 4:30pm
14
Friday
Wedding - Paso Robles, CA
10:30am - 12:00pm
09
Sunday
Engagement Party - Long Beach, CA
3:00pm - 3:30pm
07
Friday
Wedding - Fullerton, CA
3:00pm - 6:00pm
02
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony - Julian, CA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
01
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Westminster, CA
3:00pm - 6:00pm
October 2025
31
Friday
Halloween Party - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
29
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony - Santa Barbara, CA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
24
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Chino, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
21
Tuesday
Event - Fullerton, CA
5:00pm - 9:30pm
13
Monday
Wedding Ceremony - San Diego, CA
5:30pm - 6:30pm
13
Monday
Event - Long Beach, CA
10:00am - 11:00am
12
Sunday
Engagement Party - La Jolla, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
11
Saturday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Corona Del Mar, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
10
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
4:00pm - 5:00pm
08
Wednesday
Wedding - Palm Springs, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
04
Saturday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Canoga Park, CA
6:00pm - 8:00pm
02
Thursday
Wedding - Los Angeles, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
September 2025
30
Tuesday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
28
Sunday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Moreno Valley, CA
5:30pm - 7:00pm
27
Saturday
Wedding - Arcadia, CA
4:30pm - 6:30pm
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Anaheim, CA
3:30pm - 4:30pm
21
Sunday
Anniversary Party - Newport Beach, CA
6:00pm - 7:30pm
20
Saturday
Wedding - Costa Mesa, CA
5:00pm - 7:30pm
20
Saturday
Engagement Party - Anaheim, CA
1:00pm - 3:00pm
19
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - La Jolla, CA
3:30pm - 5:00pm
18
Thursday
Wedding - San Juan Capistrano, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
16
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony - Malibu, CA
4:00pm - 5:00pm
13
Saturday
Wedding - Peabody, MA
5:30pm - 7:00pm
12
Friday
Wedding - Plymouth, MA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
06
Saturday
Wedding - Orange, CA
10:30am - 1:30pm
05
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
10:00am - 11:00am
August 2025
30
Saturday
Birthday Party (Adults) - North Hampton, NH
5:00pm - 6:00pm
23
Saturday
Wedding - Laguna Beach, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
22
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
16
Saturday
Wedding - Lebanon, ME
2:30pm - 4:30pm
10
Sunday
Event - Glendale, CA
5:00pm - 8:00pm
08
Friday
Wedding - San Juan Capistrano, CA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
03
Sunday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Los Angeles, CA
12:30pm - 1:30pm
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - Laguna Beach, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
July 2025
25
Friday
Wedding Ceremony - Nashville, TN
5:00pm - 6:00pm
23
Wednesday
Birthday Party (Kids) - Duck, NC
4:00pm - 5:00pm
19
Saturday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
17
Thursday
Wedding - San Diego, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
13
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Dana Point, CA
11
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
8:00pm - 10:00pm
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony - Solana Beach, CA
11:00am - 11:30am
03
Thursday
Memorial Service - Lake Forest, CA
11:00am - 11:30am
June 2025
29
Sunday
Wedding - San Diego, CA
1:30pm - 3:30pm
28
Saturday
Wedding - San Juan Capistrano, CA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
22
Sunday
Birthday Party (Adults) - Aliso Viejo, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
21
Saturday
Wedding - Anaheim, CA
6:00pm - 7:30pm
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Fountain Valley, CA
20
Friday
Event - Long Beach, CA
3:30pm - 4:30pm
20
Friday
Memorial Service - Santa Ana, CA
11:30am - 2:30pm
19
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony - San Marcos, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
15
Sunday
Engagement Party - Los Angeles, CA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Saturday
Event - El Segundo, CA
6:30pm - 8:30pm
07
Saturday
Event - Hermosa Beach, CA
1:00pm - 4:00pm
02
Monday
Wedding Ceremony - Temecula, CA
5:00pm - 6:00pm
May 2025
26
Monday
Event - Long Beach, CA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
25
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony - Long Beach, CA
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Set list
Her extensive song lists are available upon request!
Influences and inspiration
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Sarah Chang, Hilary Hahn, Joshua Bell