Bethany has been playing violin for 48 years and performing professionally for over 30 of those. Her instruction began under a Julliard graduate where she was taught a combination of Suzuki, sight reading and ear training. Joining the Nashville Youth Symphony as first chair at the age of 13 and now a long time member of the Central Oregon Symphony, her classical training and performance continues today in both violin and viola.
She won her first fiddle contest at the age of 9 and began studying fiddle under Craig Duncan. At 16 she began performing at Opryland Theme Park in Nashville, TN and soon after began appearing in music videos, doing studio work and performing live around Nashville while attending college at Belmont School of Music.
Bethany spent a few years touring with Curb recording artist Shane McAnally, opening for acts such as Martina McBride and Alabama while touring with other Nashville artists. Continuing her love for entertaining, she performed several years as fiddle player and lead vocalist in the Country Tonite stage show in both Las Vegas and Pigeon Forge. After moving to Bend, Oregon in 2012, she created Bethany Houts Music, providing her the opportunity to integrate into the community, while also sharing her talents and knowledge. Bethany has been the Musical Director & Coordinator/Owner and Violinist of Bethany Houts Music for over 10 years now, where she performs her own unique style of playing while creating the perfect soundtrack for every event. A four time Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award winner and four time Best of Oregon Bride Award winner, Bethany continues to play for weddings around Central Oregon.
Bethany is now the fiddle player/vocalist for the PNW band Jeff Miller & The Congregation. As a roots-driven, country-americana act, they had the privilege of opening for acts such as The Steeldrivers, as well as Vince Gill & Amy Grant, performing live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.
Most recently, Bethany teaches 50+ violin and viola students from her home studio Pitch Perfect Violin Lessons.