Musical Injuries

Studio 360

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

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