by Leah Irby | Jan 19, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids
When a child is naturally curious and wants to do all sorts of interesting things, can you find a way to stop them without using the word “No”? When you start by yelling at your child, “No! don’t touch the lamp above the kitchen table.”...
by Leah Irby | May 13, 2022 | Connecting with Trans & Nonbinary Kids, Parenting
There is a long patriarchal tradition that says that appearing as female is not acceptable if we think you might be male. But, years ago, we accepted that women and girls can wear pants and suits. But, somehow, it is not ok for men and nonbinary folks to wear a dress...
by Leah Irby | May 9, 2022 | Violin/Viola/Cello Lessons
When working as an orchestra teacher for more than 15 years, I often got asked by kids and parents, “Is it hard to play a stringed instrument?” “Which instrument is easiest to play?” The answer to this question is that some instruments will be...
by Leah Irby | May 6, 2022 | Violin/Viola/Cello Lessons
Welcome to Leah Irby’s Music Studio! If you need help with choosing an instrument or finding the right size online, check the link provided, otherwise keep reading: 1) Certifications As the music instructor, Leah Irby, I am a certified music teacher in the state of...
by Leah Irby | Mar 16, 2022 | Connecting with Trans & Nonbinary Kids
As I have been writing about my first children’s book which was published in December of 2021, people have been asking what inspired me? So I wanted to take this chance to explain a bit more about the story behind the first story and who the characters are that...
