Laura Ritchie (born November 1973, in the United States) is a cellist and Professor of Learning and Teaching in Music at the University of Chichester, where she leads the Music with Teaching (Instrumental / Vocal), MA Performance Programmes, and an annual Cello Weekend.
In 2012, she was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.
[1] She has published two books: Fostering Self-efficacy in Higher Education Students[2] and California Dreaming.
Laura Ritchie studied cello in America with Hans Jørgen Jensen[3] and in London with Steven Doane.
[4][circular reference] She is a member of the Brighton-based band The Mummers.