Tara is a classically trained cellist who started her musical journey at age 8 on cello, then piano at age 9.
She completed a Bachelor of Music (BMus) at Monash University. Tara has a passion for sharing her love of music with others in the hope others can also find a love in music.
Tara completed all AMEB grades in high school and completed VCE music performance. Tara has been teaching privately since 2018 of students aged 5 to 65 from beginners to advanced players.
Tara was principal cello in her school, University orchestras and community orchestras. She had played in various quartets, trios, duos, quintets and octets. She has also played at various events including; recitals, high teas, community concerts, church services, memorials, academic and graduation ceremonies.
She has attended masterclasses by; David Berlin, Daniel Muller-Schott, Zoe Knighton, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Louise Hopkins.
Tara has competed in various competitions including; Boroondara music Eisteddfods in orchestra, concerto competitions and she was a finalist in the National Bach Competition in 2017 where she performed solo in Melbourne Recital Centre. Tara also won the opportunity to play Elgar’s Cello Concerto with orchestra in 2018.
Tara played with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in the project ‘Symphony in a Day’ in 2023 and 2024.
Tara has been teaching privately for 6 years and also teaches at various private schools around Melbourne.