ABOUT

Josie (Nielson) Long has been playing violin since the age of five. Since then, she has developed a broad musical background attending rigorous music conservatories, performing in community symphonies, and starting a professional violin duo. Josie has been a featured guest soloist for non-profits and other private events. Josie was accepted to the School of Music at Brigham Young University on scholarship, where she pursued a degree in Violin Performance under the direction of Monte Belknap and Alex Woods. Josie performed in the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra and various BYU Chamber Ensembles and was featured in BYU Magazine, BYU-TV, and Sharlene Habermeyer’s book, Good Music Brighter Children.

 

Since 2007, Josie Long has taught private violin lessons, clinics & workshops, and group lessons. It has been her goal to create a supportive learning environment for students of all ages and abilities. Josie’s teaching style is based on a variety of methods and philosophies (i.e. Suzuki and traditional) and promotes healthy posture, note reading, proper technique, ear training, theory, and music appreciation.

 

Repertoire is drawn from a variety of genres for a broad musical education, tailored to each student's interests and goals. Josie finds joy in sharing her love of music with others who want to learn and develop their musical talent.