Meet the Teachers 2025

Colourstrings Conservatory of Music - a Family owned & run music school

Laura Hasthorpe, BA, CPGS, CSAK - Founder and Director

Distinguished professional violist with over 25 years of experience as a certified early childhood music specialist. Laura earned her BA in Music and Certificate of Postgraduate Studies with distinction from the Royal Academy of Music & Drama in Glasgow, Scotland.

Music & Movement Program
Laura 
Coraline
Romina
Isla
Ailbhe
Risa - on Mat leave
Olivia - on Mat Leave

Piano Lessons 
Karen B.A Mus
Alice C - UBC Masters
Daniel -
Susan - 

Vocal & Ensemble Lessons
Risa - on Mat leave 
Olivia - on Mat leave
Coraline
Isla - 

Violin & Viola Lessons 
Laura 
Ailbhe

FiddleSticks String Group
Laura 
Ailbhe
Kitty

Cello Lessons 
Kitty 

Drums & Percussion Lessons
Matthew L

Guitar & Ukulele Lessons + Groups
Kyle
Gabriella
Tejay