About Kalia Bethany
Kalia Bethany began her journey as a music teacher in 1999 in her hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Blessed with musical parents, Helen and Geo, Kalia grew up immersed in music. Her mother sang passionately and played the piano, while her father was a skilled flutist, accompanied by his mother on the piano. Kalia’s musical talent became evident in 5th grade when her father surprised her with a violin. Her first violin teacher quickly recognized her natural ability, often remarking, “Music comes naturally to her.”
Kalia pursued music as a minor at the University of Minnesota, playing violin in the orchestra and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. She also studied voice at the MacPhail School of Music and was an active member of the chorus throughout her four years of college.
In her 20s, Kalia expanded her musical horizons by studying voice and theater at the Bellas Artes de Cuernavaca in Mexico. She went on to perform in several plays and musicals, including “The Boyfriend,” “Company,” “Wizard of Oz,” and an original production at her church in Eugene, Oregon, where she played the lead role of Sacajawea in “The Northwest Passage,” performing there for nine years.
During the early ’70s, Kalia began singing in clubs, often incorporating theater and dance into her performances. Influenced by the era’s social and musical climate, including the Vietnam War and bands like The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, she started writing her own songs.
In the 1980s, Kalia met her ideal musical partners, and together they formed the musical group Aurora. They spent many years writing, performing, and recording songs that embodied transformation, harmony, and upliftment, releasing an LP, two CDs, and a cassette tape. With 24 years of teaching experience in five different cities, Kalia has had the privilege of working with numerous talented and dedicated students. Since July 2016, she has been teaching piano, violin, and voice at Neighborhood Music Stanley.
Kalia is excited to join the Harmony Music team, looking forward to collaborating with Robby and embracing the new opportunities in Boulder.
