👋 I’m Dara, a music director, collaborative pianist, and digital creator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California, where I studied piano under Kevin Fitz-Gerald.

🎹 As a pianist, I am an experienced collaborator, music director, and performer. I serve as the music director at Noe Valley Ministry and collaborative pianist with the San Francisco Bach Choir and the Young Women’s Chorus of San Francisco. I am also an accompanist with the San Mateo Union High School District and Murphy Music Camp’s Voicebox Choir. I provide live music for private events and perform occasionally with Opera Cocktales at Martuni’s.

🎨 As a digital creator, I’m passionate about captivating audiences through thoughtful design and engaging narratives. In my current role, I work with Bay Area cities and counties to strengthen community engagement through videos, webinars, websites, illustrations, brochures, and other forms of media. I’ve worked in real estate, urban planning, and as a freelance designer. In each role, I’ve used design to tell stories and to solve problems — big and small.

☕ When I’m not playing the piano or creating, I’m taking a walk or drinking hot chocolate. (｡◕ ‿ ◕｡)っ♨