We’ve all heard stories about sports and dance injuries that abruptly end careers, but musicians actually face as many physical risks as professional athletes. When trumpeter Matthew Steinfeld injured his mouth and couldn’t make his horn create a decent sound, he felt helpless. Hillary Frank has the story.
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