Bylsma was married to the Dutch violinist Vera Beths (mother of Dutch actress Katja Herbers). Winners have included Emmy Verhey, Jaap van Zweden and Vera Beths. Her teachers include Vera Beths, James Buswell, Kennith Goldsmith and Laura Bossert. He was a pupil at Beths Grammar School, Bexley. In 2013, Wildschut continued her studies at the "Conservatorium van Amsterdam" with Vera Beths. Prior to The Beths, Luketina-Johnston was performing swing under the moniker of Sal Valentine. The Beths are a New Zealand indie pop band, originally from Auckland, New Zealand. The Beths have received financial support from the NZ on Air and NZ Music Commission.