British trumpet virtuoso Alison Balsom introduces her wonderful instrument – a modern adaptation of the “natural” trumpet. “Some people might not even think it looks like a trumpet,” Alison says. “But ...

The benefits of group (music) therapy. By Shea Tuttle Our director stepped onto the podium, and the auditorium stilled to an expectant silence. The black sequins on her conducting dress flared in the ...

Jahmir Wallace sees himself as an average 10-year-old boy. His family, friends and teachers, however, consider him a source of inspiration. After plucking at guitar strings a few years ago, Wallace is ...

The first time Herb Alpert picked up the trumpet, it barely made a sound. But it was that trumpet that soon started doing the talking for the shy 8-year-old boy from the Eastside of Los Angeles. “I ...