DiscoverThe Crescendo Music Education PodcastMeaningful Movement with Leanna O'Brien (Part 2) | 149
Meaningful Movement with Leanna O'Brien (Part 2) | 149

Meaningful Movement with Leanna O'Brien (Part 2) | 149

Update: 2025-07-20
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Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with the inspiring Leanna O’Brien! If you caught Part 1, you already know that Leanna is passionate about bringing music to life through movement—and helping educators feel confident doing it.

In this second half of our chat, we go even deeper. Leanna shares practical examples of how she brings movement into the classroom, explains how it reinforces key music concepts, and gives us some of her favorite “nuggets of fabulous” for music teachers everywhere. You’ll also hear her thoughts on advocacy, connection, and what she wishes every music educator could hear right now.

If you’re ready to be inspired, encouraged, and equipped—let’s jump back in!

Resources Mentioned:

  • In the Hall of the Mountain Kin
  • Flight of the Bumblebee
  • Strega Nona Read Aloud

Connect with Leanna: 

Where to find me: 

Crescendo Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crescendocommunity
Official Crescendo Page: https://www.facebook.com/CrescendoMusicEd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrescendoMusicEd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crescendomusic
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-shea-62a3741b/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CrescendoDeb

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Meaningful Movement with Leanna O'Brien (Part 2) | 149

Meaningful Movement with Leanna O'Brien (Part 2) | 149

Debbie O'Shea