Dr. Laura Benjamins is an Assistant Professor of Music and Department Chair of Music at Redeemer University in Hamilton, Canada. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Mus. in Music Education from Western University, holds an A.R.C.T. in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Piano Performance) as well as a Bachelor of Education degree from Redeemer University. Her work explores the interdisciplinary connections between music education, church music, and community music. She teaches courses in Foundations of Worship and Music in Culture, with research interests in church worship, liturgy, music education, informal/non-formal music learning, and reflective practice.
