Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
All ages
Speaks French
Teaching since 2008
Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance
About Tara A.
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Tara graduated from Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music with a Bachelors Degree in cello performance. During her studies there, she was awarded the opportunity to play with acclaimed faculty Wen-Lei Gu and Anthony Padilla for a live radio broadcast in Chicago. Growing up in LA, she has studied with Rachael Lonergan, Pam Devenport, Tanya Carey, and John Walz.
She has been teaching for over 10 years, and has taken Suzuki training regularly. She is passionate about reaching a broad and diverse audience. She is an active performer, recording artist, and collaborator. She is an active member of the Suzuki of the Americas and the American String Teachers Association. She maintains a studio of students from age 3 to adult in South Pasadena, and makes soap and gardens in her spare time.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Mission St
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-7:30 PM
Thursday
1 PM-7:30 PM
Friday
1 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$80
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7 Reviews
John Kotick
Teacher's studio
I've been taking music lessons since I was in elementary school and have had private as well as group lessons for Violin. Now as an older adult, I wanted to learn the Cello and found Tara through Take Lessons. Tara is one of the best instructors I've ever had and I'm greatly enjoying being her student!
Posted May 12, 2017
John
Teacher's studio
I've just completed my 5th lesson with Tara and I'm greatly enjoying learning the Cello with her. A very patient and fun instructor, especially to work with myself as an older student. I'm definitely continuing and recommend her highly to anyone young or adult who wants to learn from a wonderful teacher.
Posted Apr 6, 2017
John Kotick
Teacher's studio
Great first lesson!
Posted Mar 9, 2017
Experience
Strings Teacher and Orchestra Director
Feb, 2017 - PresentEducation Through Music - Los Angeles
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Education
Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance
Jun, 2008 - Jun, 2012Lawrence University
Certifications
Suzuki Training
Jun, 2014Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)
ECC Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
Suzuki Training - Enrichment Course
Jul, 2017SAA
Group Class teaching techniques
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Mission St
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-7:30 PM
Thursday
1 PM-7:30 PM
Friday
1 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$80
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