Bethany Watt
Bethany Watt (she/her) graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music in 2001 with a BM in Musical Arts - Violin with concentrations in pedagogy and voice and honors in music history.
Teaching Philosophy: As a violinist trained in the Suzuki Method, I believe that every child can learn music! Music is best approached by doing - listening, singing, and playing. All skills must be broken down into manageable steps that combine to make beautiful music. My goal isn't to create musicians (though that is a result); it is to create beautiful humans who love music and creating. Music learning happens best in a home where music is listened to and explored. In the ideal situation parents are actively involved in their child's learning and practicing.
Student Age Range: 3 through adult
Teaching Experience:
Private Suzuki violin teacher in the Lexington, KY, area for over 20 years
Students have earned placement in the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, the Kentucky All-State Orchestra, as well as numerous scholarships and other awards
Active in several professional organizations and maintains memberships in the American String Teachers Association, where she was recognized as the ASTA Kentucky Studio Teacher of the Year in 2024, as well as the Suzuki Association of the Americas
Performing Experience:
Was a longtime member of the Lexington Community Orchestra, serving as a section 1st violinist as well as Principal 2nd violinist
Currently playing in the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest as a section 1st violinist
Fun Facts:
I love all kinds of music - everything from Classical to Bluegrass!
When Bethany isn't busy teaching she enjoys spending time with her husband Lyle and her daughter Arrow or petting their cats, Dyna and Poppy.
