Ms. Daunis has been playing the violin for 23 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.  Ms. Daunis 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 14 years.

For the past six years, Ms. Daunis has traveled all over the U.S., studying yoga and the healing arts.  These experiences have led her to approach music as a vehicle for healing and she seeks to share this “essence” with every stroke of her bow.  Ms. Daunis draws from her diverse musical background and profound life experience to create a unique sound, infused with her personal brand of magic.

Beth is currently residing in Tucson, AZ, where she just finished her first studio album with 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 is also a prominent member of Domingo DeGrazia's Spanish band. They enjoyed their first tour together in Hawaii last December, and are making their mark on the music scene with the release of a live cd (October 2009) and a live concert DVD (May 2010). Beth lives with her wonderful boyfriend, Patrick, and enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, cooking crazy meals, spending time with friends and family, laughing, and making music.

Ms. Daunis is available for lessons or to perform at parties, weddings, anniversaries, reunions and special events either solo or with accompaniment.

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