Music with Dara
Dara was born and raised in Marblehead in a household full of music and singing. She started piano lessons at age 7, in the house where she now lives (fun fact: she teaches young beginners on the same piano on which she took lessons!). She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in elementary education, specializing in music, and has taken many early childhood courses.
For almost 30 years, Dara has been presenting music programs at preschools, libraries, birthday parties, and more on the greater North Shore. She has also facilitated teacher workshops on music in the early childhood classroom.
Dara strives to present music programs that are joyful and educational, packed with singing familiar and new songs, rhythmic activities, creative expression, and simple instrument playing. Through these songs and activities, children are introduced to basic elements of music such as beat, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and pitch.
Dara lives in Marblehead with her husband Chris, and has two grown daughters. She considers herself very fortunate to have found a career she loves so passionately!
