ABOUT 

Laura is a Madison, WI based singer-songwriter and educator. A classically trained pianist, flutist and mainly self-taught guitarist, she wrote her first official song in high school, encouraged by an inspirational music teacher. That teacher could see that music was – and still is – an essential part of who she was. So is teaching. 

 

While teaching in the Chicago-area, Laura looked for opportunities to sneak songwriting into her high school English and Reading classes. She noticed that music inspired some students to come alive. Often, those were students she had struggled to reach or, for many different reasons, were struggling academically. Now, almost 25 years later and after completing her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Laura is passionate about helping others see the role that songwriting and collaboration can play in helping individuals learn about themselves and the world around them, communicate their truths and achieve their personal and professional goals. 

 

Laura currently teaches (University of Wisconsin-Madison), coaches (K-12 teachers and instructional leaders) & helps others writes music (Lullaby Project at the Overture Center for the Performing Arts), and she is excited about exploring new collaborations that bring these 3 passions together.