My memoir is coming out on April 14, 2026! I've signed a limited number of copies, and I'd love for you to have one. Pre-order today at premierecollectibles.com/perfect

I wrote a Substack essay recently expressing my gratitude for the loving connections that activists like Alice Wong and Judy Heumann forged in the disability community during their lifetimes. May we continue to connect and support each other. ❤️ Read it here: gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/grateful-f...

Somehow, Gaelynn missed the release of this article in Strings Magazine. She wanted to share the review of her Music from Macbeth album. It was fun to talk to Greg Cahill about the making of this experimental recording. Read it here or at the link in her bio: stringsmagazine.com/on-music-fro...

My heart is heavy as I reflect on the passing of Alice Wong. She was bold, unapologetic & unflinchingly honest—yet compassionate, kind & fiercely loving + supportive of the disability community. I'm grateful to have met her briefly & for her writing, advocacy & example for living. Shine on, Alice. 🕯️

Tonight! Gaelynn is playing at The Ripple Center with Amy Abts. A big thanks to KAXE for promoting this show! www.kaxe.org/minnesota-mu...

Artists with Disabilities Showcase – Gaelynn Lea w/special guest Amy Abts Gaelynn will be playing with @aabts.bsky.social Friday, November 14, at The Ripple Center from 7 to 9 PM. Ticket price – General $15/VIP $30. More information about tickets here: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fota...

Gaelynn was excited to see Amy Abts featured on MPR! www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Had to share this article... Gotta say, with all the bad news these days, this victory for Labor made me get a little teary-eyed. 🥹 Way to go, Minnesota Teamsters and Willie Nelson and Bobby-D and the truckers and all the rest! 💗 labornotes.org/2025/09/team...

No snow in Duluth yet, but was just a wee bit delighted as we drove home from Marquette, Michigan in a Winter Wonderland! ❄️🌲☃️🌲❄️ Snow: love it or hate it, it sure does make the trees look gorgeous! 😍 📆 Up next, a show with @aabts.bsky.social in Aitkin, MN on November 14th: violinscratches.com/shows

"Artists with Disabilities Showcase – Gaelynn Lea and Amy Abts" Gaelynn is excited to play with Amy Abts - Friday, November 14, at The Ripple Center, Aitkin, MN, from 7 PM to 9 PM Tickets– General $15/VIP $30. Information about tickets here: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fota...

Thank you to Revolve CC for having me speak at their fabulous conference on creativity & collaboration! My heart holds a special place for Lake Superior towns, & Marquette, MI did not disappoint! 💖 Two more events Minnesota coming up soon in Minne-snow-ta! ☃️ Get info here: violinscratches.com/shows

Less than six months to go until my memoir, IT WASN'T MEANT TO BE PERFECT, is finally out in the world! 🎉📕🎊 If you plan to read it, please consider ordering early... It really helps! THANK YOU for your support... I can't wait to share it with you!! 🎶💖🎻💖🎶 Pre-order link here: linktr.ee/gaelynnlea

It’s November already! This month I share what has been nourishing my mind and spirit as of late, and I announce that 50% of my Bandcamp proceeds between now & the end of the year will go to Second Harvest Food Bank! Take care, Friends & thanks for reading! ❤️ gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/feed-your-...

Thank you to Revolve CC for having me speak at their fabulous conference on creativity & collaboration! My heart holds a special place for Lake Superior towns, & Marquette, MI did not disappoint! 💖 Two more events Minnesota coming up soon in Minne-snow-ta! ☃️ Get info here: violinscratches.com/shows

Had a wonderful first day of Revolve CC in Marquette, Michigan! Today I led a round table discussion on making the creative fields more accessible and welcoming to disabled people, and tomorrow afternoon I'm giving a keynote at 2pm! 💖 I have two more events coming up soon: violinscratches.com/shows

It’s November already! This month I share what has been nourishing my mind and spirit as of late, and I announce that 50% of my Bandcamp proceeds between now & the end of the year will go to Second Harvest Food Bank! Take care, Friends & thanks for reading! ❤️ gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/feed-your-...

Gaelynn is excited to join Northern Michigan University at the Revolve CC Conference this weekend! On Friday, November 7, at 4 PM ET, she will host a roundtable discussion. Saturday, November 8, at 2 PM ET, she will be the conference's keynote speaker. Look here for more information: revolvecc.net

Register to attend CONsole Room: The Power of WHO (January 23-25, 2026) by visiting www.console-room.com/registration/

In case you missed it: Leah Roseman’s interview was published on YouTube! Tiny Desk to Broadway: The Creative World of Gaelynn Lea: Musician and Disability Rights Advocate youtu.be/48JoWRq3KNs?...

Less than six months to go until my memoir, IT WASN'T MEANT TO BE PERFECT, is finally out in the world! 🎉📕🎊 If you plan to read it, please consider ordering early... It really helps! THANK YOU for your support... I can't wait to share it with you!! 🎶💖🎻💖🎶 Pre-order link here: linktr.ee/gaelynnlea

Had a yummy breakfast at Harding's Family Restaurant near Charleston, WV before hopping on the road yet again. 🥞🍳☕ Paul and I are inching closer to Minnesota, enjoying the beautiful Fall colors along the way! 🍁🍂🍃 Can't wait to get home so I can start planning the book release: linktr.ee/gaelynnlea

Thank you to Molly Joyce for bringing me to Charlottesville! 💖 I loved performing at the University of Virginia, ARC of the Piedmont, and WTJU Radio! I'm so grateful that public radio continues to support independent musicians! 🎶📻🎶 You can watch my show at WTJU here: www.youtube.com/live/Hs4Q_Lz...

New Concert Video! 🎶📻🎶 You can check out the replay of my show at @wtjuradio.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/live/Hs4Q_Lz... Next up, I'm at Revolve CC in Marquette, MI (Nov 7 & 8), then I'm playing The Ripple Center in Aitkin, MN (Nov 14)! Get show info & ticket links: violinscratches.com/shows

Some songs just stop you in your tracks. Gaelynn Lea – “Perfect” Haunting, honest, and beautifully crafted. Let this one sink in. 🎻 Listen here 👉

Now playing on Disability and Progress: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

Fri, Oct 24, 8-9pm, Offbeat Roadhouse welcomes musician, composer & disability advocate, Gaelynn Lea. Later in the hour composer & perfromer Molly Joyce will also perform. This free event is open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, wtju.net, & video stream on WTJU’s YouTube.

New Concert Video! 🎶📻🎶 You can check out the replay of my show at @wtjuradio.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/live/Hs4Q_Lz... Next up, I'm at Revolve CC in Marquette, MI (Nov 7 & 8), then I'm playing The Ripple Center in Aitkin, MN (Nov 14)! Get show info & ticket links: violinscratches.com/shows

Thank you to Molly Joyce for bringing me to Charlottesville! 💖 I loved performing at the University of Virginia, ARC of the Piedmont, and WTJU Radio! I'm so grateful that public radio continues to support independent musicians! 🎶📻🎶 You can watch my show at WTJU here: www.youtube.com/live/Hs4Q_Lz...

I had a wonderful time playing at Virginia Tech with the Music Inclusion Ensemble! Now I'm at University of Virginia for two events tomorrow. But first, I got to explore Molly Joyce's amazing curation of "In Feeling", a disability-centered exhibit at the Fralin Museum! ❤️♿❤️ violinscratches.com/shows

Folk musician, Broadway composer & disability advocate @gaelynnlea.bsky.social will perform at WTJU's Offbeat Roadhouse, Friday, Oct 24, 8-9pm. Check out this excerpt in People Magazine from her memoir "It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect."

@gaelynnlea.bsky.social in this clip sharing about her theatrical project "Invisible Fences" with Kevin Kling; I've linked it in the show notes. Listen to this inspiring interview: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gae...

Gaelynn Lea will be performing with Molly Joyce on Offbeat Roadhouse, a Radio Show on WTJU - this Friday, October 24, 8pm - 9pm ET Details here: www.wtju.net/offbeat-road...

Gaelynn's time in Virginia continues! After an exciting residency at Virginia Tech, she is moving on to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Gaelynn Lea will be giving a Colloquium at Old Cabell Hall on Friday, October 24, at 1-2:30 pm ET Details here: music.virginia.edu/gaelynn-lea-...

Full episode with @gaelynnlea.bsky.social here: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gae... We begin with a look at her upcoming memoir—It Wasn’t Meant to Be Perfect— a warm, funny and deeply-felt exploration of disability, music, and the messy creativity of an artist’s life.

Gaelynn is SO excited to announce her very first book-related event, a panel discussion for @libraryjournal.bsky.social Day of Dialog Fall 2025! “Living to Tell the Tale:...” on Thurs, Oct 23rd at 10:05 – 10:55 AM ET! Register here: www.libraryjournal.com/event/librar...

I've had a great time so far during my residency at Virginia Tech... But the big event is yet to come! ✨🪩✨ Join us TOMORROW NIGHT (Oct 20) at Center for the Performing Arts at VT—The Music Inclusion Ensemble & Yours Truly will be performing a delightful repertoire! Info: violinscratches.com/shows

A powerful message for educators from Gaelynn Lea. Listen the podcast, watch the video or read the transcript Tiny Desk to Broadway: The Creative World of Gaelynn Lea Violinist, Songwriter, and Disability Rights Advocate: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gae... @gaelynnlea.bsky.social

photo of @gaelynnlea.bsky.social Visit Duluth Tiny Desk to Broadway: The Creative World of Gaelynn Lea Violinist, Songwriter, and Disability Rights Advocate Listen, watch or read this inspiring interview: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gae...

Another article about Gaelynn's show at Virginia Tech! Experience classical music reinvented when the Music Inclusion Ensemble - Monday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Admission is $5. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

News about Gaelynn! She has a show in Blacksburg, VA, at Virginia Tech on Monday evening, October 20. She is then in Charlottesville, VA, on October 24 at @wtjuradio.bsky.social's 'Offbeat Roadhouse' with Molly Joyce. See more details in this article from WVTF: www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...

Gaelynn is excited to share news of this event. She will perform with Adrian Anantawan, Molly Joyce, and Connor Valcy as the Music Inclusion Ensemble at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Monday, October 20, at 7:30 PM. For more information: sopa.vt.edu/events/perfo...

Thank you to Lake Superior Magazine for highlighting my forthcoming memoir on their website! Check out their latest article, “Around the Circle This Week”, here: www.lakesuperior.com/lakeblogs/ar...

Paul and I are an hour away from Blacksburg, VA! We took a little detour to visit Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH. 🌲🏞️😍 We'll be at Virginia Tech for a weeklong residency culminating in a performance with the Music Inclusion Ensemble on October 20! 🎶🎻🎶 Details here: violinscratches.com/shows

I was so lucky to interview Gaelynn Lea! Loved hearing her talk about her writing, activism, four songs that influenced her, and her own gorgeous music. Can't wait to read her memoir!

It was a big week for my memoir! 📖📚 I’m so excited pre-orders have officially begun… Thank you to everyone who has already purchased a copy of my book! ❤️ My latest newsletter is below—including a Halloween-themed story that was cut from the memoir! 🎃 Find it here: open.substack.com/pub/gaelynnl...

Awww, there's a little piece of my heart in Leeds, UK! ❤️🇬🇧❤️ My friend Sarah Stratham submitted a few gig posters to the @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social "Music Leeds Us" Exhibit, and apparently my show poster from 2019 is now on display! 🥰 Details here: museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/music-leeds-...

Thanks SO MUCH to Jackson Symphony Orchestra for hosting me in Jackson, MI last night! ❤️ Everyone there was absolutely delightful, and it supported DisAbility Connect, the area Center for Independent Living, which provides important services to help disabled people maintain their independence.

👋 Hello, Recording Academy Members! 🎶 GRAMMYs® Season is almost here! 🗳️ I voted... Did you? ⌛ First round voting closes October 15th! 👂 For Your GRAMMY® Consideration: I submitted my album Music From Macbeth (Contemporary Inst. & Inst. Composition) & my song Perfect (American Roots Performance)!

Gaelynn Lea She has her new memoir out youtu.be/JAhaPsafo3E