Alicia Dara

About Alicia Dara

Alicia Dara is a nationally recognized Executive speech and presentation coach based in…

Experience

1. Voice Teacher Singing, Public Speaking

   Music Teacher

   Jan 1997 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Alicia is a nationally recognized voice teacher (singing and public speaking) based in Seattle. She has helped thousands of people break through blocks, find their voice, and put it to work. Her most popular group training is \"Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women\", which is designed to help women strengthen their voices, clarify their messaging, and push back against workplace sexism. Corporate clients include Microsoft (where she is a vendor), Kimpton Hotels, Planned Parenthood, and Premera. Private clients include the National Women\'s Political Caucus and members of Amazon, Merrill Lynch, Seattle Trade Commission, Windermere, and Lake Partners. Alicia was born into a family of Grammy-award winning symphony musicians. She studied musical theater in New York City and is an AMDA grad. As a musician she has released 5 original solo records and 3 with her current bands Diamondwolf and The Volcano Diary. Her writings about public speaking and creativity have appeared on CoveyClub, The Write Life, and Daily OM. Alicia also serves on the Board of Advocates of Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands, and has spoken extensively about being a feminist activist since the age of 15. Contact Alicia directly to inquire: a•••••@alicadara.com \"There we were, a group of women knowing that we would have to step out of our comfort zones. I was so impressed with how Alicia handled this delicate situation. She was able to share such positive feedback, pinpointing each person’s vocal type and give not only amazing general group instruction but was able to benefit each individual according to their own strengths. Within such a short period of time I was able to see changes in everyone, including myself. We were sitting up a little taller, projecting a little louder, and even though we were all from different areas of the studio there seemed to be a feeling of comradery that will live on after this workshop.\"-Linda Hayashikawa, Microsoft Halo group

Education

• American Musical and Dramatic Academy

  Associate of Arts (A.A.)

  1992 — 1994

• Coach U

  Certificate of Graduation, Core Essentials Fast Track Program

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Music Industry
• Music Composition
• Teaching
• Sound
• Drums
• Sound Design
• Social Media
• Recording
• Voice Lessons
• Music Education
• Songwriting
• Singer-Songwriter
• Musical Theatre
• Consulting
• Rock
• Pro Tools
• Public Speaking Coach
• Film Scoring
• Coaching
• Vocal
• Creativity Consulting
• Music
• Composition
• Bands
• Pie Making
• Studio Recording
• Composing
• Guitar
• Guitarist
• Presentation Coaching
• Singing
• Music Supervision
• Audio Recording
• Entertainment
• Music Production
• Songs
• Band
• Vocal Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Original Music