TARA PALMER
BIO
Tara Palmer is an Oklahoma City-based vocalist, songwriter, voice actor, and music educator from Mustang, Oklahoma. A lifelong musician, she studied piano for nine years under the direction of Myra Schubert and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Vocal Performance from ACM@UCO, as well as a Master of Music in Jazz Studies and Music Production from the University of Central Oklahoma where she studied improvisation, arranging, and production techniques.
In 2009, Tara founded The Lesson House, where she teaches vocal technique, piano, and songwriting to musicians of all levels. She is committed to the work of equipping young artists with the varied skill sets, experiences, and support they need to accomplish their goals and realize their full potential as an artist and human. Her work centers on helping students develop their unique voices, strengthen their understanding of the language of music, and find their footing in the creative industry.
Outside of music, Tara also has a love for film, television, and voice acting. She worked as the head Casting Assistant for Oklahoma's largest casting agency, Freihofer Casting, alongside director, Chris Freihofer. There she managed the agency's commercial and movie projects, taught acting classes to young actors, and honed her skills in front of, as well as behind the camera.
Tara’s students are successful recording artists, gigging and touring musicians and bands of all genres, music producers, OKC and Chicago-based stage actors, casting directors, worship leaders, Nickelodeon and Disney voice actors, Grammy Camp songwriters, Miss Oklahoma finalists, Rodeo Opry regulars, and Top American Idol contestants.
Tara’s original works draw from jazz, pop, and lo-fi influences and she feels most in her element when mentoring young artists, and creating music that reflects her love of storytelling.
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“No endeavor means more to me than The Lesson House— my love for investing in young artists. I’ve spent a lot of time in their shoes, so I understand the importance of having trusted and trained mentors to help open up your brain and expand your knowledge and expectations of yourself. Without those people who did that for me— who really cared about my development— I absolutely would not be the teacher, the musician, or the person I am.”
“I just get so jazzed when I witness a singer access parts of their voice they didn't know were there.”
“Each person's instrument is totally unique and yet, we share the same anatomy. That’s magical.”
- Tara Palmer