Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Tara Hanish is a highly experienced cellist and educator with a diverse teaching portfolio that includes positions at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Suzuki on the Island, and Queens College's Lawrence Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music, among others. With a professional background extending back to 2002 as a freelance cellist, Tara has performed with various orchestras and bands, showcasing versatility in genres such as classical, folk, and rock. Tara's educational credentials include a Master of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Miami and a Professional Studies Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Additionally, Tara has contributed to music as a member of various ensembles, including Mayfield Strings and The Whiskey Girls.
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1897, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has been transforming the lives of New Yorkers through music for over a century. We offer private music lessons in every major instrument, as well as group classes, Suzuki method, orchestral and choral ensembles, and on-site music therapy at our historic home in Park Slope. These students range in age from 6 months to 104 years! We provide music instruction to schools and community centers all over New York City, reaching more than 4,000 public school students each year, 80% of whom live below the poverty line. We also provide clinical music therapy to over 1,400 kids and adults with special needs each year, both at our Park Slope facility and at schools and community-based organizations across the five boroughs. Throughout the year, we present 200 concerts and community events on average, many of which are free to the public. Our mission is to remove the barriers that hinder anyone from experiencing music, and to provide New Yorkers of all ages the tools to lead more empathetic, more empowered, more joyful lives.