Elizabeth Notestine

Elizabeth Notestine

Education

• B.M St. Francis Xavier University
• Phil Mattson’s School for Music Vocation

Background

What year did you start working at WCM?

2023

Why did you choose to work at WCM?

I love our mission to make high quality music instruction accessible to everyone!

Describe a musical experience or teacher that had a positive impact on you.

My mentor, the late Jerry Granelli, challenged me to create music from a place of true authenticity. I’m forever grateful for his guidance while he believed in me (even when I didn’t believe in myself!). He helped me find a fascination with improvised music, as well as discovering humor in creativity. Turns out that having curiosity spark hard work and dedication is WAY better than fear!