Beth has been playing the violin for 25 years.  Her classical training began at the age of four, and continued through her years at Bennington College, under the tutelage of renowned soloist and chamber musician Diane Pascal.  During her high school years, Beth discovered her gift for improvisation, and received widespread acclaim with her eclectic quartet, “String Beam”.  This led her to explore many genres of music; folk, gypsy, African, flamenco, jazz, and funk.

Beth has performed and recorded with artists of all kinds, and is noted for her soulful melodies and her ability to fit beautifully into a wide variety of musical settings.  Additionally, she has been teaching the violin privately to both adults and children for over 17 years.

  Beth’s passion for natural medicine and yoga have led her to approach music as a vehicle for healing, and she seeks to share this “essence” with every stroke of her bow.  She draws from her diverse musical background and life experience to create a unique sound, infused with her personal brand of magic.
Beth is currently residing in Tucson, AZ, where she recently released a studio album with guitarist Domingo DeGrazia. This disc, entitled “The Bluest Sky”, is a fantastic example of her diversity as a violinist. She shows her unique ability to glide from upbeat pop tunes to deeper, brooding melodies, throwing her heart and soul into every story being told. Beth also performs with the Tucson-based Spanish Guitar ensemble, “DeGrazia Band”. They enjoyed their first tour together in Hawaii last December, and are making their mark on the music scene with the completion of a live cd (October 2009) and a live concert DVD (June 2010).

Recently, Beth has also been performing with the guitar duo, Reno del Mar. After sitting in with this talented duo at Tucson hotspot, Plush, Mark and Phil wasted no time in inviting Beth to join the team. Reno del Mar has composed nearly 200 songs in many styles including bossa nova, tango, blues, and straight-out melodic beautiful music. Their influences include Ry Cooder, Pat Metheny, Grateful Dead, John Scofield, Django Rheinhardt and Duke Levine.
The music of Reno del Mar was played on the Space Shuttle Discovery; it has also been featured on NPR and played live at many gatherings, large and small.

Beth enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, cooking crazy meals, spending time with friends and family, laughing, and… making music.