Laura studied with Angus West at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and with Lindsey stoker at the Royal Northern College of Music, where she was awarded Distinctions in Chamber Music and Professional Attachment. She now  works as a Freelance Musician and Animateur, with recent employers including Her Majesty's Prison Service, the West of England Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bristol Ensemble (formerly known as the Emerald Ensemble). 

Prior to and during her time at college Laura was the recipient of several awards and scholarships including:The David James Award - West of England Schools Symphonic Wind Band 1999, The Simon Clarkson Prize - Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama 2002, The Wolfson Foundation Instrument Award - Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama 2002, The Zochanis Scholarship for Post Graduate Study - Royal Northern College of Music 2002 and from 2002 to 2005 Laura's studies at the Royal Northern were made possible by the generous support she received from 'The Cressy Foundation'.