equal parts flute nerd, curious creator, and “what happens if we try this?” kind of person
Why hello there! I’m Laura. Happy you found me here.
I’ve spent most of my life being curious — chasing sounds, asking questions, and wondering, “What happens if we try this?”
I love the moment when something clicks. When a student discovers something they didn’t know they could do. When a composer creates something that expresses a feeling or idea you didn’t even know music could hold. When artists come together to create something completely new, surprising, and maybe even a little magical.
That’s the stuff that keeps me going.
I’m a musician, creator, teacher, and lifelong learner (with a serious flute obsession). I perform music that stretches my ears and imagination, create new works, write books and resources for musicians, collaborate with artists, and spend a lot of time helping people discover their own musical voices.
The flute has been my companion through some pretty wonderful adventures - from the Catskills to Rochester, Rome, and now Salt Lake City, from classrooms to concert halls, and into collaborations with aritsts who continually inspire me.
I started my career as a classical flutist and professor, but curiosity kept opening new doors: entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, grant writing, creating educational resources, and working with composers and artists from around the world.
And now? I’m beginning another adventure: a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in flute performance at the University of Utah.
Still learning. Still creating.
And I’m still wondering…“What happens if we try THIS?”
The short-ish version
New move! As of August 2026 living in Salt Lake City, Utah, but have lived in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, and Rome, Italy. I’m originally from the Catskills in a town of 200 people.
Obsessed with teaching & learning, hummingbirds, botanical gardens, dark chocolate (really any chcolate), tea shops, good coffee also, hiking, being in the sun….(I could go on)
Found music in my family as a 3rd generation musician (now my son is going to grad school at Boston Conservatory for piano performance), and later decided to study flute performance and music education. I have two flute degrees in flute performance from University of Wisconsin-Madison and Crane School of Music and also did additional studies or masterclasses in Italy and elsewhere in the US with fantastic mentors. I’ve taught in public and private schools, universities, and my own studio. I’ve performed and taught from upstate NY, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania to Rome, Italy.
Presented on various topics about the flute, pedagogy, grant-writing, diversity in music, nonprofit organizations, chamber music and more at a lot of conferences, schools, and universities from California to Utah to Washington, D.C. to Malta. I have also spent time promoting my book Modal Flute Warmup which chosen as a “finalist” in the Pedagogy category in The National Flute Association’s Newly Published Music Competition for 2026. I’ve shared sessions about my book at the University of Michigan, Middle State Tennessee University, Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, Chicago Flute Festival, and the National Flute Association Convention.
Performed with a wide range of groups such as Madison Symphony, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, The Crossroads Trio, Sotavento, Orchestra of Northern New York, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and fivebyfive.
Now, moving to Salt Lake City in August 2026. I’ll be completing the DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in flute with full funding. I’m very appreciative and can’t wait!