Author Archives: Jen

By: Kristen Friend (Fowler) Photo Credit: Nina Yoshida Nelsen   Music serves many roles for people throughout their lives. For some, it’s a form of entertainment or escape. For others, it’s a purpose or a passion. Throughout my life, it … Continue reading →

By Stephanie Stetson, Los Angeles Musician It started as a routine doctor’s appointment. I don’t go very often, so it was a physical that probably hadn’t been done in years. “There are some lumps in your throat and you need … Continue reading →

By Mike Huff This is my first written documentation of my experience with Bell’s Palsy in 2003. Many have encouraged me to document my experiences, but for the longest time, while I was certainly progressing positively, I couldn’t say for … Continue reading →

By Audrey Cupples Preparing for tour In 1995, I was getting ready to go on a Texas tour with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band. In preparation, we had rehearsals for three hours in the morning and 2 hours in … Continue reading →

Ryan Anthony began playing the trumpet at age 7. Ryan has had a successful career as a trumpet soloist and clinician – soloing with major orchestras around the world; performing for several years with the Canadian Brass and now acting … Continue reading →

By Vickie Yanics In 1982, my father-in-law had last-minute open heart surgery and my husband flew to Florida to be with him. Our yard was badly overgrown because of last-minute travels, so I went out to cut it. The mower kept becoming … Continue reading →