Laura began studying the flute at age twelve in Toronto with Dianne Aitken and Douglas Stewart. She continued her studies in Paris with Philippe Pierlot, Vincent Lucas and Alain Marion and later at the Royal Northern College of Music under Peter Lloyd. Laura has held positions with l’Orchestre Hector Berlioz and l’Orchestre de l’Opèra Comique and has appeared with the Esprit Orchestra. Since moving to the west coast she appears regularly with orchestras on the island and in Vancouver. Laura is an active solo and chamber music performer, with extensive experience in both traditional and contemporary music. She recently completed her masters in music performance at the University of Victoria.