Asian American Pacific Islander Month

Asian American Pacific Islander Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month because it is the month in which the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States in 1843 and when the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869 with the majority of tracks laid by Chinese...
What Does Music Do for Us?

What Does Music Do for Us?

by Carrie Barron, MD Why do we listen to music?  What does it do for us?  Whether we are a spectator or a creator, music can improve well-being.  Studies show that music can relieve anxiety, improve cognition, decrease pain, elevate mood, and help people stick with an...
Why MTF is Essential for Musicians

Why MTF is Essential for Musicians

It’s clear that the cost of healthcare in the U.S. is a concern for a wide range of Americans, and that’s especially true for those who provide entertainment and beautiful art for the rest of us. At the Music Treatment Foundation, it’s our mission to provide free...
MTF and You | How You Can Join the Cause

MTF and You | How You Can Join the Cause

The work we’re doing at the Musician Treatment Foundation is helping musicians stay healthy and able to play for the commuity (not to mention pay their bills). We couldn’t be more excited about providing this service to such deserving people, and we are eternally...