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Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe070Gaelynn won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. Since then, she has captivated audience around the world with her haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Over the years, she has collaborated and performed with many notable artists such as Michael Stipe from REM, The Decemberists, Wilco, Lowe, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface. In early 2022, Gaelynn composed and performed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, which starred Daniel Craig. The following year, she wrote a musical fable for the stage called Invisible Fences with the disabled author and playwright Kevin Kling.Music aside, Gaelynn Lea is a sought-after public speaker and disability advocate around the topics of disability culture, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts. In 2021, she co-founded the organization Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities with fellow artist-activist Lachi. In 2024, she was awarded both the Disability Futures Fellowship and the Whippoorwill Arts Fellowship for her music and disability advocacy. She is currently finishing up her debut book due out in 2026. Linger in the Sun will be a love letter to everybody, a warm, funny, and deeply felt memoir about disability, music, and the messy creativity of an artist's life.Connect with Gaelynn Lea:GAELYNN LEA – Musician & Public SpeakerCreative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea | Substack"I Wait" by Gaelynn LeaJudith Heumann's Fight for Disability Rights (feat. Ali Stroker) - Drunk HistoryConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my best friend of 25+ years, Gaelynn Patton, to talk all things friendship, vulnerability, and growth. We dive deep into how we've been able to maintain such a strong bond, the value of having hard conversations, and how vulnerability has shaped our relationship. Gaelynn also shares how our friendship has helped her grow in her faith and relationship with Christ. Plus, she offers powerful coaching tips on turning your dreams into reality! Get exclusive coaching insights from Gaelynn (@coachgae) and book a FREE coaching consultation HERE: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bg-td6h1XqI ============================= Find Let It B the Playlist HERE: https://linktr.ee/BreFergie Get connected on Socials: Gaelynn's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_husslynn/ Coach Gae: https://www.instagram.com/coach.gae/ Book A Session w/ Coach Gae: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWc1BxRAE0gdTF9LjOiCyNfV5n287749ID0IfHiVTLwdL0hQ/viewform Bre's IG: / https://www.instagram.com/brefergie/ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@brefergie Let It B The Podcast: IG: / https://www.instagram.com/letitbpodcast/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/people/Let-It-B-Podcast/100094731914188/
Join our hosts, Lily Newton and Erin Hawley, as they sit down with the riveting Gaelynn Lea, whose voice and violin strings resonate with the force of change, challenging our perceptions of ability and accessibility.Imagine being told that your dream career is not designed for someone like you. Now picture breaking that mold and redefining what is possible. Gaelynn Lea did just that. Born with a physical disability, Gaelynn transformed the way the violin is played, gripping it like a cello. With this twist, she orchestrated her way to stardom after winning NPR's Tiny Desk concert. But her journey is more than a story of musical success it's a powerful narrative of breaking barriers and rewriting the stanzas of inclusivity.Tune in, and you may just find that the key to unlocking true inclusivity and happiness lies within the stories that defy silence and demand to be heard.Key Moments10:39 Disability is more than just assumptions.12:18 Name experiences, avoid overgeneralizing, and amplify underrepresented voices.27:01 Rant on marriage inequality and divorce advice.30:49 Advocating for disabled rights and innovation.35:18 Teachers adapt instruments without needing deep disability knowledge.43:41 Importance of owning your work and feelings.46:09 Discovering hidden desires through writing memoirs.54:48 Recognize the knowledge gap, educate, and make events accessible.56:47 Advocate for accessibility and supporting accessible businesses.01:01:52 Inappropriate discussion led to realization and job.01:09:53 Disabled community excels; companies should embrace inclusion.Connect with Gaelynn LeaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaelynnlea/Website: https://violinscratches.com/
Send us a Text Message.For the 12th episode of The Heart Gallery, I am in conversation with Gaelynn Lea. Gaelynn, a violinist and songwriter who won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the music industry, especially for disabled artists. She has performed over 600 shows in 45 states and 9 countries, but her path hasn't been without obstacles. And according to Gaelynn, 26% of Americans have some type of disability, yet the music industry is far from being fully accessible or inclusive. Here, Gaelynn talks about accessibility in the music industry, the problem with disability-based "inspiration", and creating transformative art. We also have a surprise for you: three of Gaelynn's songs are featured throughout the conversation. I am sure you will love this episode…HW from Gaelynn: "I would say, look up those three artists I mentioned (shared below) because they're all really good. If you haven't heard a lot of disabled artists, I think there's maybe a subconscious misconception that you have to be disabled to like their music, but that is not true. They're just so good. So, look them up and then check out rampd.org, because there's around 60 artists right now as a part of RAMPD and it continues to grow. And so if you're ever feeling stuck in a musical rut, go check it out because they cover all genres."Artists mentioned:- Wheelchair Sports Camp-Ruth Lyon- Eliza Hull- Charlie Parr- Recording Artists and Musical Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD)Connect:- Gaelynn Lea Patreon- Gaelynn Lea website- Gaelynn Lea Spotify- The Heart Gallery Instagram- The Heart Gallery website- Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer InstagramCredits:Samuel Cunningham for podcast editing, Cosmo Sheldrake for use of his song Pelicans We, podcast art by me, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer.
Gaelynn Lea is a professional musician and sought-after public speaker. She has opened for numerous artists including the Decembrists, composed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig, and her perspectives have been shared on outlets such as On Being With Krista Tippett and PBS NewsHour.Having been born with Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, Gaelynn has had to navigate the world differently. Such life experiences have shaped her perspectives in important in meaningful ways, including becoming an advocate for Disability Rights and Accessibility. In our time together, Gaelynn shares about the beautiful insight that disability can bring, as well as her passion for increased education about disability. She also discusses the transcendence of music, how she is able to hold life's beauty and pain, and how she broke free from lies associated with societal beauty.Gaelynn Lea is an incredibly talented musician, and she is so much more than that. She invites us all to take a deeper look at life, what it's ultimately about, and the kind of beauty that is truly worth pursuing.To watch Gaelynn's TED Talk, go here. Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.
Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Last year in August, we had the opportunity to chat with Violinist and Disability advocate, Gaelynn Lea. Gaelynn shared her journey building her music career, gave tips for starting artists, and discussed her experiences as a disabled musician. Joining in the discussion are artists and staff from Able ARTS Work's day program in San Diego and Mobile Arts Program. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org
After a much needed hiatus episode 6 is finally here! This episode features a very special guest Ms. Gaelynn, a best friend of the show. In this episode we discuss everything from our 20 years of friendship, family, faith and most importantly control or lack there of. We talk about the depths of how control has impacted our lives both positive and in a negative way. Gaelynn shares her journey with relinquishing control and how her life has blossomed in the process.This is a feel good conversation full of gems and laughter! To keep up with Gaelynn you can find her on IG @ _Husslynn and make sure you follow the podcast @LetItBPodcast for more updates and inspiration.
A Holiday collection of Christmas music to tug at your heartstrings with Gaelynn Lea today as we spread Christmas Cheer. It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #63. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST AND PLAYLIST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. This podcast is funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the podcast and our companion playlist. You'll find a link to both in the shownotes. Sign up for as little as $1 per episode on Patreon to spread Christmas Cheer today in 2022. Because this is the last episode of the year. But if you subscribe to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, then you will also enjoy another episode of Celtic Christmas music coming this week. FEATURED PLAYLIST: Celtic Christmas 2021 My final Celtic Christmas Playlist of the year is now completed. It features over 30 artists with amazing music to celebrate the holiday, from the slow and peaceful to the upbeat and rollicking. You can enjoy over two hours of Christmas music on this playlist. And of course, if you're a patron, you can download a podcast version of the show on Patreon. Listen to Celtic Christmas 2021 now on Spotify. “Angels We Have Heard on High (feat. Al Church)” by Gaelynn Lea from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn That was from today's special holiday guest. She is on the latest Celtic Christmas Playlist. HOLIDAY FEATURE: Gaelynn Lea Traditional fiddle music tugs at the heartstrings, and it infuses feeling into what is otherwise notes on a page. There's something transformative about it. Not only has Gaeylnn Lea mastered her craft, but her experimental use of this time-honored instrument adds yet another dimension to the sound. Melodies are stretched and harmonies are crafted by her use of live looping, paired with obvious classical training. It's updated, and ultimately, very satisfying. Cellist Zoe Keating springs to mind as one listens to Lea's use of her chosen instrument. It's no wonder she has drawn attention for her music—she has really been carving out her own niche in the industry. Gaelynn has been playing the violin for over two decades, and there's little doubt she's comfortable with bow in hand. It really does take a person mastering an instrument before experimentation can be successful. The challenge is to depart from the norm and create something unique—all while expanding on previous training. The skill is still in there--but the music grows larger and more full. This is what Gaelynn does, and it's a pleasure to hear the thread of the familiar woven in with the freshness of something new at the hands of an experienced artist. The musician has been recognized for her work—being chosen as the winner of NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Contest, recognized as a benchmark in the world of music. This competition brings in thousands of submissions, and to win is quite the accomplishment! Those who are looking for a forward-looking holiday collection of music will want to investigate Lea's album, "Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn". The tracks that are included here boast many of the well-known popular carol names, such as Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, and O Come, O Come Emmanuel--but you haven't ever heard them played like this before. The 14-track album is an easy fit for anyone who is a true strings aficionado, and it would round out any collection of holiday music. Perfect for everything from a romantic candlelight dinner with your love, or at a family gathering, “Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn” is a delight to listen to. Experience the joy of hearing Christmas favorites that are coaxed into a new form through the hands of a talented musician. You can find out more about Gaelynn Lea at https://violinscratches.com/ “Silent Night” by Gaelynn Lea from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn IF YOU ENJOY THIS ARTIST... Follow them on streaming and add one of their songs to your playlist. You can also buy music from them, sign up to their mailing list and share this episode on social media. Use the hashtag #celticchristmaspodcast The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the Christmas Cheer and generosity of people like you over on Patreon. Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced and edited by Marc Gunn. Graphics were by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Christmas Patron for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #gaelynnlea
Gaelynn Lea is an American folk singer, violinist, public speaker, and disability activist from Duluth, Minnesota. In 2016, she won NPR's influential Tiny Desk Contest when her song and performance for "Someday We'll Linger in the Sun" was selected more than 6,000 other submissions. Since then, with her husband, Paul, who is her tour manager, Gaelynn has been on the road practically nonstop, performing in 45 states and nine countries, before the COVID-19 pandemic made concerts and live performances all but impossible. Gaelynn has performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada, and the Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland. She also has opened for and collaborated with bands including Wilco, The Decemberists, LOW, The Jay Hawks, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface. On Sundays, she performs live on her YouTube channel where she is joined by a variety of musical guests, most recently Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn, who has brittle bone disease, also does speaking engagements about Disability Rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts. She uses her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. So far she's been able to share her perspective on PBS NewsHour, The Moth Radio Hour, The Science of Happiness Podcast, and through two popular TEDx Talks.Gaelynn's website: Violin Scratches Gaelynn's Patreon: GaelynnLea Gaelynn's Bandcamp: GaelynnLeaGaelynn's YouTube Channel: GaelynnLeaTwitter: @GaelynnLeaGaelynn's Newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
Gaelynn Lea talks with Katie Carter on the extended hour of the Morning Show. Gaelynn is a singer, violinist, public speaker and disability advocate from Duluth. She shares ways that her and her family are getting through the stay at home order. Gaelynn talks about how disabled people are effected and often misunderstood during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can hear Gaelynn Lea's virtual concerts weekly on Sundays at 2:00. For more information go to violinscratches.com.
Murder of Crows is a power duo consisting of Alan Sparhawk from LOW and Gaelynn Lea. Alan reached out to Gaelynn to see about a duet, after seeing her perform; she agreed.... the name came later. Alan Sparhawk still tours and records with LOW. Gaelynn Lea is an international touring solo artist.
In this conversation NPR Tiny Desk Concert winner Gaelynn Lea and I talk about her disability activism, politics, music, and more. This conversation made me think about things like our culture's ideas about beauty, for one, in entirely new ways.Music, activism, politics, Gaelynn weaves all these together for a discussion that will likely expand your thinking on a whole lot of things. I loved talking with Gaelynn, I think you're going to love hearing what she has to say.
In today's class of Chill U, we had some lovely ladies Gaelynn (@_husslynn) & Maylinn (_maylinn) join Uncle P & KP at the table to discuss some random topics & things the fellas felt needed a women's touch, including: -Solange situation/difference between free spirit & hoe? -T.I & his daughter situation -The Apryl Jones/Fizz/Omarion saga -Was college worth it? -HoeFax? -Best advise you've received in life? -& more! INTRO > Larry June - Sausalito ISS > Masego - Sugar Walls OUTRO > Free Nationals, Syd - Shibuya Word of the Day: Depth Be sure to check out Gaelynn & Maylinn's upcoming podcast (LMTYATFUSTHTMT) coming Feb.2020 & Gaelynn's design page (@1220.designco) *DECOR DADDY APPROVED* Thanks for attending another class of Chill U! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chilluniversity/message
Join host Christopher Smit as he interviews artist and musician Gaelynn Lea who recently won NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Competition.
Folk singer and violinist Gaelynn Lea didn’t just grow up in Duluth, Minnesota—she was rooted in it, from the icy landscape to the thriving local music scene. But in 2016 she won NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, which opened up a world of touring opportunities and helped her find fans and community in places she’d never been. For the first time, Gaelynn realized that home can be anywhere, even a budget hotel room.Hosted by Maeve Higgins. Brought to you by Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine. We want to hear YOUR story. Find us @hellosunshine on Instagram and Twitter and hello-sunshine.com. #MyBestBreakUpEpisode Sponsors: Bollandbranch.com, CODE: My Best Break-Up; Zola.com/Breakup
Winner of NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Series, Gaelynn Lea passed through Nashville to have a conversation in Zac Brown's music studio Southern Ground. Since 2016 Gaelynn's life changed dramatically from teaching violin lessons to recording and writing her original music. We start with what it's like discovering her voice and instrument, the people that crash into your life that leaves a positive impact, and maneuvering the landscape of her new found career. Gaelynn also gives some insight to what goes on within the Tiny Desk Series. Sounds great, right? But since becoming popular, how do you make the narrative of your life about the music and not a disability. For all things Gaelynn, visit and follow her @gaelynnlea.
It’s rare when you meet a person with contagious optimism, a bright, big spirit, and riveting talent, but musician and disability rights advocate, Gaelynn Lea, is one of these rare and inspiring souls. Gaelynn Lea was recently named the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. She has been playing violin for over twenty years. Gaelynn also regularly speaks publicly about disability, overcoming challenges, and the joy of music. She lives with a congenital disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or commonly known as Brittle Bones Disease. In recent years, she has used her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. Gaelynn believes society must make accessibility a priority so people with disabilities can participate fully in their communities and use their talents and gifts without discrimination.