Jocelyn Francis

Jocelyn Francis started playing the cello when she was three, and music has been a big part of her life ever since. Being raised in a musical family, a love of music was instilled in her from a young age. She has seen the many benefits of her early exposure to music, and is a firm believer in the importance of music education for young children.

Jocelyn attended Brigham Young University-Idaho, where she earned her Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in cello performance. She then went on to earn her Master of Music degree from California State University, Fullerton. During the course of her studies, Jocelyn has devoted much of her time and energy to performing and teaching in her community.

She began teaching private lessons at the age of sixteen and has taught students of all ages and skill levels, in both group and private settings ever since. Jocelyn has taught all of her students under the philosophy of Suzuki, which maintains that every child can learn, and that with support from loving parents and teachers, students can be taught to develop a beautiful heart through their musical journey.

Jocelyn currently lives with her husband and five children in Upland, California. Aside from her musical pursuits, she enjoys attending her kids’ baseball games and dance classes, spending time outdoors, reading books, and spending time with her family.