by Musician Treatment Foundation | Jan 4, 2021 | Musician Spotlight
We spoke with Allan to share his story of how he began playing, what brought him to MTF, and what he’s up to now: Condition(s): Carpal tunnel syndrome Date(s) of Treatment: First surgery in 2020, second surgery in 2023 How did you get your (musical) start? What...
by Musician Treatment Foundation | Nov 23, 2020 | Musician Spotlight
Christopher Brown has been a street musician, playing in towns and cities across the country for almost 8 years. He’s also played in music venues in NYC, Boston, Pittsburgh, Eugene OR, Seattle, San Francisco, and many other places. It’s taken a long time...
by Musician Treatment Foundation | Sep 15, 2020 | Musician Spotlight
On average, professional musicians spend over 90% of their time performing live on the road, away from personal and medical support systems. Injuries can arise at any moment from the repetitive intensity of playing instruments and from unexpected accidents. With this...
by Musician Treatment Foundation | Jun 24, 2019 | Musician Spotlight
His personal inspirations include: Elmo Palamino (“He has always encouraged me to continue with my music and writing.”); Craig Derry and the rest of the Derry family (“They taught me to sing and harmonize.”); and Sophia, Beverly, and Beulah James (“They taught...
by Musician Treatment Foundation | Apr 6, 2019 | Musician Spotlight
Michael Harren has always been interested in performing. As a kid, he vividly remembers receiving an especially dreadful sounding chord organ for Christmas. In spite of its wheezing sound, he played it all the time, plucking out songs by ear and using the lesson book...
by Musician Treatment Foundation | Mar 15, 2019 | Musician Spotlight
Jenifer is inspired by an incredibly varied list of musicians. Growing up, she listened to all of her father’s records. She loved the music of Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young. She spent a few years delving into Jazz music – drawing inspiration...
