Care for Our Musicians
The Musician Treatment Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the orthopedic healthcare needs of professional musicians that also strives to support and recognize our musicians who work so diligently to hone their craft and contribute to the common good and well-being of their communities and the world. MTF helps professional musicians who are uninsured or underinsured and cannot afford the care they need for their shoulders, elbows, and hands. MTF takes the lead in orchestrating our musicians’ specialized care at reduced or no cost from expert upper extremity orthopedists in Austin, New York City, and other cities across the United States.
If you are a musician in need of orthopedic care, please contact us at info@mtfusa.org and we will review your eligibility for MTF assistance. Basic eligibility includes professional musician status and financial need.
Whether you are a professional or amateur musician or simply a music lover, we hope you will explore MTF care information here. We are privileged to share the stories and talents of the musicians who MTF and its supporters have assisted and who are in turn paying it forward to other musicians.
MTF board member Elvis Costello discussed the foundation’s mission with former band-mate Allan Mayes! The pair talk about their respective past upper extremity ailments, receiving care, and the impact of being able to access care and resume playing.
Musician Mondays
Musician Monday featuring Luis Angel Ibanez
Join us on the MTF Facebook page today for a very special Musician Monday! Today we’re excited to share some original music from Luis Angel Ibanez, as well as a few stories about musician injuries from, the profound impact they can have on musicians, and what it’s like living as a musician during the COVID […]
Musician Monday featuring DJ Kimmy K
DJ Kimmy K has been a professional DJ for over 20 years in Texas, New York, and Florida. She has performed for over 1 million people in her career and has won several DJ competitions, winning her spot as the 1st female DJ in DIsney’s history. She performed at Austin City Limits 3 years in a row and at SXSW in 2016, 2017, 2018.
Standing humbly and grounded, she puts her faith first and loves helping, through music, that inspires and lifts energy levels with a smile always on her face.
Musician Monday featuring Nathan Williams
Join us this Monday, March 8th for a special Musician Monday featuring professional clarinetist Nathan Williams! The video will go live on the MTF Facebook page at 12pm CST on March 8th, and will be available anytime after for your viewing pleasure. Our Musician Monday Series showcases the music and stories of artists who have […]
Musician Spotlights
Musician Spotlight: Keith Michael Kallina
How did you get your (musical) start? What inspired you to start playing music in the first place? My earliest musical memories are in the car with my mom. We lived way out in the country and would have to drive 20 miles just to get into town. I would sing along with the radio […]
Musician Spotlight: Robert A. Kraft
How did you get your (musical) start? What inspired you to start playing music in the first place? I grew up in a musical household. My older siblings all played instruments and sang, and I learned the fundamentals of harmony and rhythm sitting around the living room and singing hymns and folk songs. A big […]
Musician Spotlight: Nick Adamo
How did you get your (musical) start? What inspired you to start playing music in the first place? I’m an only child raised by a single mother with a beautiful singing voice. I would quietly imitate her vocal melodies humming to myself as a child. It wasn’t until college that I was motivated to try […]
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