Plenty of musicians ride motorcycles. Some commute to rehearsal on two wheels, some strap a guitar gig bag to the back and head to a small venue, and some load a pedalboard, a mini amp, or a bag of cables…

Looking after a parent, spouse or relative can be one of the most loving things a person ever does. It can also be one of the most tiring. Many family caregivers start with a few small tasks, like driving to…

Anyone who has spent a long rehearsal with a trumpet mouthpiece pressed to their lips, or a clarinet reed resting against their lower teeth, has probably wondered what all that effort does to their mouth. The short answer is that…

Moving someone you care about from the bed into a wheelchair looks simple when a trained professional does it. At home, at 7 a.m., with a sleepy person and a chair that keeps rolling away, it can feel like a…