Laura Bower - Voice, Piano, Ukulele

“For me, the most rewarding part of teaching is helping students discover their own unique voice and develop confidence in their musical expression. I strive to create a fun, supportive environment where students feel free to explore, improvise, and grow their musicianship while building healthy technique.”

Laura Bower – Vocal Instructor at South Island Studio

Laura has been singing and making music for as long as she can remember, and enjoys sharing her love of music with students of all ages. She holds a Bachelor in Jazz Music from Capilano University where she studied performance, composition, classical and contemporary singing technique. Her teaching is rooted in student-led learning and teaches a diverse range of skills including improvisation, harmony, ear training, music theory, and songwriting. Laura is an experienced voice, piano, and ukulele teacher who enjoys helping students build a strong musical foundation.

As a professional musician, Laura has performed in many groups, including her jazz fusion band Eucalyptus. She had the pleasure of performing in Cap U’s prestigious vocal jazz ensemble NiteCap and performed with guest artists Maria Schneider, Dee Daniels, Ineke Vandoorn, Marc van Vugt, and Bria Skonberg. She has also composed and performed in instrumental/vocal ensemble Narwhal, and VanDeca Vocal Ensemble. She’s new to Victoria, and looks forward to joining the vibrant music community here!

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