Bethany Nottage is an upper strings teacher at Westminster School. Her love of music was fostered by her musical mother and she began formal violin lessons as a four year old with Alita Larsens. After completing a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education at Monash University she returned to Adelaide to specialise in upper strings teaching. Inspired by string pedagogy, Colourstrings conferences and the 2019 ESTA conference in Cremona, Bethany is passionate about developing musicianship and ensemble skills with a focus on body awareness and posture. An experienced classroom music teacher and director of Year 3 String Immersion Programs and ensembles in the independent education setting, Bethany teaches with an individualised approach, engaging and encouraging students of all abilities.