“Leah Irby is both a gifted musician and an extraordinary teacher. As a beginner violist, she was my mentor in the basics of string musicianship, but also as a musician in general. Her guidance became invaluable as I developed my technique at the intermediate and advanced levels.

She is truly passionate about music, and she infectiously bestowed that passion upon me.

​I am blessed to have had her as a friend and teacher from my beginner days in elementary school through my time at university and beyond. Whether you are just picking up the instrument, or you have been playing for years, I would recommend you wholeheartedly to Leah. She is devoted to her craft and would love to share it with you.”

“As an amateur musician, I can attest to Leah Irby’s talent as an artist and instructor, and to her evident passion for both music and for people.  Her musicianship bears the marks of her extensive study and experience: precision, versatility, emotion, and spontaneity.

​With this artful blend of soul and solid technique, she is able to both impress and inspire students to become even better musicians.

​She coached us on improvisation techniques, woke us up to a sense of ensemble, and introduced me to a lifelong friend in the intricate conversation of the string quartet.

​My ear, skill, and love for music have become a reality of continual growth under her instruction:  she has, as much as my Spanish teachers, schooled me in another language, perhaps the most global of them all.”