ABOUT US

Laura Nashman is the president and founding director of 'Spa-la-la', a spa music company.

Laura has been recording classical, new age, and concept CD’s for over a decade. Trained in flute performance at the University of Toronto with flutist, Douglas Stewart, Laura has also studied in master classes with the famous virtuoso, William Bennett, Geoffrey Gilbert, Robert Aitken and Jeanne Baxstresser. With her exquisite tone colour range, Laura paints melodies with her flutes which include alto and Native American flutes.

She has 11 CD’s to her credit, including the popular gold CD, “Lullababy” with pianist, John Alonso. As an experienced musician and sound designer, Laura offers superb musical creations. She has an in-depth knowledge of the healing power of sound.

Her label, ‘Spa-la-la’, is a collection of CD’s featuring flute with complimentary instruments designed for relaxation, healing, meditation, and enjoyment.

Traditionally, the sound of the flute has been associated with Pan, the Greek figure who played the reed flute. The mythology related to Pan and his flute bring one into a pastoral fantasy identity with flute music. The legends pertaining to the 'pied piper' also lend themselves to the flute's magical and hypnotic qualities.

For years flute music has been a source of inspiration, relaxation and spiritual contemplation. Today, many people use flute music for relaxation, wellness, and healing.

The CD's recorded by Laura Nashman are instruments of inspiration and healing. They offer pure relaxation and melodies that warm the heart and soothe the soul.

"Music, like nature, birds and all that is inspiring, has fed my soul for years. I feel so blessed to be able to play the flute and to share my music with you."

"For years, the flute has been associated with birds and their beautiful songs. The lovebird is a special gift from nature to mankind. They offer us their beauty through the magical and sweet sounds of their songs."

The flute has been dated to prehistoric times and it has appeared in different forms and locations around the world. Flute music has been a source of inspiration, relaxation and spiritual contemplation.

When Laura isn't busy playing her flute or recording spa music, she spends many hours with her beloved furry friends. Ito was 'discovered' in the summer of 2002 by chance when Laura was visiting a pet shop in Montreal.