Tara discovered the harp at an early age and went on to earn degrees at Manhattan School of Music, B.A. and Yale University, M.A., studying under the guidance of renowned master harpist, Gloria Agostini. She maintains a private harp studio where she teaches students at all ages and levels and performs with The Pioneer Valley Symphony. Tara has previously taught at Wilkes University, Illinois State University, and Illinois Wesleyan University.