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About
Hi! I’m Tara, a Choral Music Education Major teaching beginner piano and beginner-to-advanced vocal lessons!
I have taken over 7 years of vocal lessons and am currently studying for my Bachelor’s in Choral Music Education at Brigham Young University-Idaho! I started teaching voice and piano lessons last year and love helping students learn to free their voice and enjoy singing together.
My Vocal Approach:
I meet students where they are at. Whether you have had 0 singing experience or years of experience, I take an individualized approach for each of my students. Each student recognizes good singing differently and I help them recognize the healthy approaches for their own voice. I aim to teach healthy singing habits that students can take with them going forward in their singing endeavors.
We will celebrate success together. Learning to free the voice correctly is a process and I aim to bring confidence to what you already do well. We will build on good habits and create new ones.
Bring whatever music you would like to work on and we will incorporate that into our lessons. I take a classical training approach of freeing the voice from strain and focusing on the most natural beautiful sound. By singing with me, you will learn what it is to sing well through using the natural functions of your body correctly.
My Piano Approach:
For beginner students, I focus on the possibilities of the piano and how they can use what they are learning going forward. I want them to not just begin loving the piano when they are able to play advanced repertoire, but to have fun exploring its possibilities from the beginning. The piano is a beautiful instrument that teaches so much about music.
Overview
Hired 1 time
Serves Mesa, AZ
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Business hours
SunClosedMon5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Venmo and Zelle.
Services offered
Music Education
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Jackson D.
Jul 31, 2026
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From Google
Great vocal lessons, Tara really helped me learn how to relax while I sang and create the structure required to hit high powerful notes without straining my voice. She was very flexible and willing to work with me when any issues came up with scheduling as well.
lana B.
Jul 20, 2026
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From Google
So glad we heard about Tara! My daughter did some private voice lessons with her and they went super well. She is super knowledgeable and put so much effort into the lessons. You can tell she has a passion for singing and wants to share that with her students! Recital was fantastic. Thanks Tara!
Charley C.
1 month ago
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Details: 10 - 13 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Heidi G.
Jul 20, 2026
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From Google
Tara is the best ! So good with my daughter !
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Tara Funk
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private Lessons: $15 per 30 minutes
Group Sessions: $40 per month or $160 per semester
- Each additional sibling that signs up for group sessions will be discounted by half.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a 30 minute trial lesson out of my home in Mesa. I encourage students to bring any books they have worked on recently and may suggest others in the lesson.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have taken over 7 years of vocal lessons and 11 years of piano lessons. I am also currently pursuing my bachelors' in Choral Music Education.