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Lara is a pianist, ukulele player, songwriter and composer. She received her Masters in music composition from Northwestern University in 1998 and has written music for theater, chamber opera, podcasts, games, documentaries and feature films. Confident composing in a wide variety of styles, Lara can create music for just about any kind of project and she thrives on collaboration. Her theatrical score Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear (directed by Jess Wilson, produced by Redmoon Theater in Chicago) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Original Incidental Music in 2009.…Lara is a pianist, ukulele player, songwriter and composer. She received her Masters in music composition from Northwestern University in 1998 and has written music for theater, chamber opera, podcasts, games, documentaries and feature films. Confident composing in a wide variety of styles, Lara can create music for just about any kind of project and she thrives on collaboration. Her theatrical score Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear (directed by Jess Wilson, produced by Redmoon Theater in Chicago) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Original Incidental Music in 2009.

Lara A. Golan

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Lara is a pianist, ukulele player, songwriter and composer. She received her Masters in music composition from Northwestern University in 1998 and has written music for theater, chamber opera, podcasts, games, documentaries and feature films. Confident composing in a wide variety of styles, Lara can create music for just about any kind of project and she thrives on collaboration. Her theatrical score Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear (directed by Jess Wilson, produced by Redmoon Theater in Chicago) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Original Incidental Music in 2009.…Lara is a pianist, ukulele player, songwriter and composer. She received her Masters in music composition from Northwestern University in 1998 and has written music for theater, chamber opera, podcasts, games, documentaries and feature films. Confident composing in a wide variety of styles, Lara can create music for just about any kind of project and she thrives on collaboration. Her theatrical score Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear (directed by Jess Wilson, produced by Redmoon Theater in Chicago) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Original Incidental Music in 2009.

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Lara is a pianist, ukulele player, songwriter and composer. She received her Masters in music composition from Northwestern University in 1998 and has written music for theater, chamber opera, podcasts, games, documentaries and feature films.
Confident composing in a wide variety of styles, Lara can create music for just about any kind of project and she thrives on collaboration.
Her theatrical score Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear (directed by Jess Wilson, produced by Redmoon Theater in Chicago) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Original Incidental Music in 2009.

Skills

Experience Level

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Bath Facilitator at Self-Employed

December 31, 2015 - Present

Lead meditative sound experiences and sound baths; facilitate private events, spiritual retreats and group sessions using crystal bowls, chimes, flutes, ukulele, keyboards, percussion and tank drum.

Freelance Composer at Freelance

January 1, 2005 - Present

Compose original music, songs and sound effects for film, television, games, podcasts, commercials and theatrical productions.

Piano Teacher at Freelance/Self-Employed (Chicago, IL and online)

January 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025

Taught piano to students of all ages; styles included classical, salsa, rock and blues; incorporated music theory and ear training.

Musician-in-Residence at Snow City Arts

January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025

Developed a variety of musical projects with inpatients at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Activities included piano lessons, general music lessons (rhythm, reading, etc.), songwriting workshops, and recording songs with samples, loops, original composition and vocal additions.

Musician at Radio Mango

January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025

Wrote songs, played keyboards, clarinet; sang lead vocals on some songs; backup harmonies; performed across the Chicago area and recorded one album.