About
Tara Beier’s music has been defined through her positive message of hope and healing. Her song “Hero and the Sage” off her debut album was chosen by Biden’s Campaign "100 DAYS, 100 Nurses" in Celebration for the Presidential inauguration in 2020. The chorus, "We must believe that we can make a change" rang as the voice of action amidst the pandemic.
Her life and music has been featured in USA Today, The New York Times, American Songwriter, NBC, Glamour, ET Canada, Harpers Bazaar and more.
Tara is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter and recording artist residing in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree. Her sound is within the realm of indie, alternative, folk. A blend of California nature landscapes, acoustic instruments and story-oriented, melodic lyrics. Though strongly holding her own unique sound and voice, she has often been compared to Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac and Jewel.
During the pandemic, Tara Beier empowered people through her second album “Super Bloom”. Produced in East Nashville by three-time Grammy- nominated, Ken Coomer of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo. The album is about “overcoming obstacles and blossoming into your true self” and out on Manimal Records (LA), boasting artists from Yoko Ono, Moby, Duran Duran, Edward Sharpe and many more.
Tara Beier is proudly biracial, her mother is Canadian of English, Austrian and Scottish descent and father from the Philippines mixed with Asian and Spanish. She was immersed in nature, music and creativity as a young child in Vancouver, Canada. She began playing classical piano at five years old and continued to play for 13 years. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University.
“Tara Beier is a really fascinating character. As you can infer from her Wikipedia, she’s had quite a colorful life and has tried on several different hats. In addition to being a songwriter, she’s been a film producer, an actress, an activist, a dancer and more — she was even an “avid equestrian” for a period of time in her youth. All these things combined give Beier a unique and singular worldview… which may be the secret behind her unique and singular sound.”
Beier’s work in the music industry has been described as trailblazing and defiant. She is often viewed by fans for being softly feminine, yet also strongly fearless - one who is not afraid to confront difficulties head on. She is a protective mother in every sense of the term for the sake of her own children and the listener. And like some of the most notable women throughout history, she manages to do it all with grace.
Her uniquely powerful sound resonates with so many who love her music. Beier is that perfect combo of salty and sweet that so many crave. She willingly shares her passion with you but does it with a protective layer. To really understand how she navigates her music you must understand her personal history. The advocate musician who resides in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree has spent a lifetime proving her worth and the movement has been absorbed into her music that defines not just her, but a generation of women who have demonstrated strength despite hardships.
“I came from another country, and I've just worked really hard to get here,” the Canadian-born artist reflects about the road to success she walked on to achieve the illustrious American dream of securing fame and a loving family.
Like her idol, Joni Mitchell, she deeply relates to the way music has helped her form an anthem for every woman trying to accomplish the same things. Beier’s pursuit for happiness has been full of many wonderful achievements which include having her song “Hero and the Sage” used by President Joe Biden’s campaign "100 Days, 100 Nurses" to help celebrate the 2020 Presidential inauguration; and having her second album “Super Bloom” receive rave reviews.
Yet, for every up she had the all too relatable downs. While her career took off, her desire for family found itself hitting bumps in the road. Her very public IVF journey was full of hardships that she overcame as she counts herself one of the lucky ones who had a wish come true of being able to finally get pregnant. Today, looking at her beautiful young twin sons Austin and River she can only see joy in their eyes, but not without comprehending some of the pain it took to get them in her arms.
Art intimidates life in every way when it comes to Beier. Now as a mother she has taken on the very motherly way of wanting to help others feel comfort in knowing that life’s challenges do not have to bring you down. It can feel like you are stuck in the mud but keep on pushing that pedal to get out. Get those tires spinning onto a clear path through perseverance.
“You know we just all have to focus on ourselves and love ourselves,” she says with a very positive tone.
Her latest work tackles the notion of having faith in being female. Her momentous new cover song is a tribute to that feeling. It is also dedicated to her inspirational idol. Singing an enlightened cover of Mitchell's "California" off her upcoming EP "Her Story" highlights the voices of women who all equally attempted to as the adage goes ‘have it all.’
But obviously knowing having it all is just a fairy tale, Beier instead promotes learning to love what you have. Her new music has admirable marks for the artists of the 1960s and 1970s as she sings for a new generation of women eager to hear music with a powerful message. She wants to uphold and preserve the stories of singer-songwriters she interprets in the album including Mitchell along with Joan Baez, Sibylle Baier and Barbara Keith. Even one number called “Forget About” by Sibylle Baier bears a resemblance to her own surname with the semblance being a dedication attached to hopes of raising awareness of women needing time to heal properly mentally and physically after giving birth.
“I feel like if you have support it helps you manifest your dreams,” she goes on about women backing women in everything that they do. From career choices to later discoveries of motherhood, the female population is empowered when they stand strong together.
The EP “Her Story” was produced by Nashville husband and wife team Sarah Emily and Danny Berrios at the Village Studios in West Hollywood. The location itself holds the magical and nostalgic touch of being linked to another legendary musical aspect of Fleetwood Mac’s place of recordings. Inner growth and hope play out within Beier’s entire authentic music portfolio. She is a trailblazer who gets it. She understands that greatness is never achieved without the sacrifices that you made to rise to the top. - ShowBiz Magazine
Film & TV:
Nurses for Biden Campaign
Shoprite
Notable Press:
HARPERS BAZAAR: Singer-Songwriter Tara Beier shares her beautiful moment with the newborn twins
American Songwriter: Daily Discovery: Tara Beier Reclaims Her Life With New Song, “Free Yourself”
HARPERS BAZAAR: Singer-Songwriter Tara Beier takes semi-nude photos to honor motherhood
New Album “SUPER BLOOM” by Tara Beier on Manimal Records, premieres on USA TODAY
GLAMOUR MAGAZINE: Watch exclusive interview + video premiere of “Hopeless Romantic”
AMERICAN SONGWRITER: Tara Beier Cherishes The Timeless Moments On “Hopeless Romantic”
