William Thomas Long was born on December 8, 1980, in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi, and Belhaven College, studying History, Literature, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Film History, and Journalism. Will played piano at a very early age, as well as experimenting with recording on tape. Will, along with Danielle Baquet-Long, was a part of the acclaimed ambient sound duo Celer. He also runs the record label Two Acorns.