Long Okada » Performing Arts Education

Long Okada, originally from Osaka, Japan, is a Boston-based violist and baroque violinist
whose work spans solo, chamber, and orchestral performance on both modern and period
instruments.

A passionate advocate for British repertoire, Long is particularly devoted to the viola literature of
the 20th-century British renaissance, with a focus on the impact of the folksong revival on the
nation’s compositional landscape. He performs with Duo Gwynne, a recipient of the Artist
Fellowship from Music for Food. The Duo made its debut at the historic St. Botolph without
Aldgate, and has since appeared in concert series across the United Kingdom and United
States, including a featured performance commemorating the coronation of King Charles III at
the Church of Holy Cross, St Pancras. He has also appeared in Domaine Forget, International
Computer Music Conference, Manchester Music Festival, Summer in Aldgate, Summer Institute
for Contemporary Performance Practice, and Zephyr International Chamber Music Festival. He
also maintains an active orchestral presence, with frequent engagements as guest violist with
the Cape Symphony, Bangor Symphony Orchestra and various symphonic and chamber
orchestras throughout Europe and North America.

Long embraces a rigorous yet holistic, individualized approach to music education, combining a
solid command of technique with creativity, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to nurturing
each student’s unique artistic voice. He maintained a vibrant teaching studio in London, England
prior to returning to the United States. He now continues to cultivate a thriving studio in
Massachusetts, working with a diverse group of dedicated and curious students.

Long earned degrees from New York University and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He
also pursued advanced studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Longy School of
Music of Bard College. He also earned the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM), a
teaching diploma he completed with a focus on violin and viola instruction in both one-on-one
and group settings.

When not involved with music, Long enjoys swimming, visiting antique shops, and being an
active member and volunteer at his local Episcopal church.