Song Language with Leah Irby

I spent the first 20 years of my career as a music teacher and then I became a mom at the age of 43 and started the journey of parenting my autistic, adhd, pda child. So much of my music work is informed by trying to create a place for my child that doesn't require them to fit into society's nice, neat box. As a Creativity Coach, I’ve been a featured guest on the Get Pregnant Naturally, Spirit Baby Radio, and other podcasts, talking about how music can be used to enhance fertility. I use violin, viola, cello & vocals to create music for healing and empowerment. I am also the author of the children's book series, Gender Rainbow, and co-author of several books in the Dance-it-out series. With viola performance and teacher certification degrees from The University of Washington, I have worked with thousands of students in the US, India, and Sweden for 20 years, creating community and empowering people with music. While I was living in the Seattle area, my orchestra programs were recognized as among the top in Washington state. Since 1997, I’ve been an ordained minister with Community of Christ, trained in peace & reconciliation practices. After many years of conception delay with a previous partner (4 years, 4 IUIs, 1 ectopic loss, and several more years of waiting) - In 2015, I moved from the US to Sweden, got pregnant natural conception 5 months later, and gave birth to our child when I was 43. My husband Mattias and I enjoy sharing our love of swing dancing and singing silly songs with our child.