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We assist in providing surgical and related care for the shoulder, elbow, and hand injuries of under- and uninsured professional musicians.

02/14/2026

Oh, so music is your soulmate? Your ride-or-die, your constant companion? Ours too.

Happy Valentine's Day to all the music lovers out there from MTF. No matter where you are or who you're with, we hope you keep the music playing 🌹

02/09/2026

"I've been wanting to feel momentum for so long... and then we have this."

Some 'breaking news' from pianist + composer Michael Harren punctuates how important upper limbs are to creative artists. Michael is an MTF beneficiary who wears many hats -- and for now, wears a cast on his broken wrist.

In a recent update on his Patreon, Michael tosses MTF and Dr. Alton Barron some flowers, not just for treating his current injury, but for providing care when he broke his left hand years ago. "MTF covered the majority of the cost of my hand surgery, my later treatment for arthritis in my thumbs, and now the treatment for my broken wrist. So grateful for this organization!"

Get well soon, Michael! -- and if you know a working musician with an upper limb injury, find out more about how MTF can help them keep the music playing via the CARE page on our website.

02/07/2026

Scenes from our recent Team MTF outing at East End Ballroom.

(Most of) our team's clubbing days are behind us, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy each other's company among the disco balls and thumpin beats -- and discuss more ways we can help musicians with upper limb injuries to keep the music playing.

Find out how you can join MTF's band of supporters via the SUPPORT US tab on our website!

02/03/2026

It was a privilege to meet world-renowned guitarist Al Di Meola at his recent show at Stateside at the Paramount.

Al, along with his awesome acoustic band, performed reimagined versions of songs from his five-decade career. Big thanks to "The Guitarchitect" for hosting MTF at this intimate performance that featured some stunning visuals.

Al plugs back in and heads to Poland in March before more select dates in the US this Spring -- aldimeola.com/tour 🎸

01/31/2026

You can support MTF by picking up one of these limited-edition Soundwaves Art prints created from the sound waves of Elvis Costello's "Radio, Radio."

Our man EC hand-signed these pieces during soundcheck at The Cutting Room before Underwater Sunshine Fest this past November.

All the prints are framed and net proceeds go to MTF to aid our mission to assist professional musicians with upper limb injuries. Get yours now via the link in the Comments below -- and a big thanks to EC and Soundwaves for helping MTF keep the music playing for all!

01/28/2026

MTF continues our partnership with Austin Classical Guitar in 2026 and we will be on-site for the ATX Music Series at The Rosette on Thursday, February 5!

This one is a must-see for guitar enthusiasts and features Del Castillo Brothers! Rick & Mark are switching things up, stripping down their sound to perform more intimate versions of their classic songs along with lesser-known cover tunes.

Get tickets now via The Rosette's website or click the link in the Comments below!

01/26/2026

January is Love Austin Music Month, a time for our community to come together to celebrate the musicians who make Austin the live music capital of the world.

How you can support the Austin music scene:
- Find your fave new local artist on We Are Austin Music Mondays
- See artists perform at local venues & KUTX Studio 1A
- Shop at local record stores
- Support Austin-based music nonprofits like MTF, our friends at HAAM & others

If you're like us, you love Austin music year-round, but the need for your support has never been greater. Find out more about how you can help via the link in the Comments below.

01/23/2026

Did you know that MTF helps uninsured and underinsured working musicians receive care for upper limb injuries? In some cases, that could mean a fracture or a tear, while in the case of beneficiary Van Wilks, years of (awesome) guitar playing has led to arthritis in his hands.

Regarding MTF's treatment, Van says: "MTF and Dr. Barron have been amazing! He truly understands the issues and how frustrating it can be to the artist. I’ve never had to stop playing."

Van continues to play all over Texas and beyond -- warm up with him at The Saxon Pub on Monday, January 26 -- and visit the CARE page on our website to find out more about how we assist injured musicians and help them to keep the music playing.

01/19/2026

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s life, his dream, and the values he urged our nation to uphold: justice, peace, community -- and an affinity for music that heals and inspires us.

01/15/2026

We are so proud of MTF beneficiary El Kleiner whose folk duo The Whispering Tree recently self-released their latest album, Bones of Better Days.

El and Elie Brangbour were guests on the latest episode of Independent Minded, a podcast hosted by our friend Ron Scalzo of Bald Freak Music and talked about, among other things, how MTF and Dr. Alton Barron came to El’s aid after a spill off a log resulted in two fractured fingers.

You can hear the full episode and we encourage you to support the band and pick up their inspiring new album via the links in the Comments below.

Congrats El and Elie — we love to see and hear our beneficiaries keep the music playing!

01/12/2026

Look how happy we are to be in the presence of our old friend, Texas' favorite son Billy Stritch -- who dazzled alongside the talented Melissa Errico as part of Austin Cabaret Theatre's 'The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa' at one of our fave haunts, Parker Jazz Club last month.

Team MTF is so blessed to be part of this incredible Austin music community!

01/06/2026

Another fabulous night of music with our friends at Austin Classical Guitar and their most recent installment of the ATX Music Series at The Rosette with Zell Miller and Daniel Fears.

We’re proud to continue to support this showcase for local artists in 2026 and partner with ACG to spread the word about our mission to help professional musicians with upper limb injuries to keep the music playing.

MTF will be on hand for more ATX Series shows in the coming months. Visit the EVENTS page on our website to find out more!

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44 E 32nd St
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http://mtfusa.org/

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About the Musician Treatment Foundation

Musician Treatment Foundation was founded in late 2017 as the first nonprofit of its kind – in design, scope, and breadth – to assist in providing free specialized upper limb treatment and continuity of care for needful musicians at home and on tour.

To date, MTF has made it possible for dozens of uninsured and under-insured professional musicians in Austin and NYC to receive free orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical shoulder, arm, and hand care that would otherwise have cost over $1 million in total.

Now, we are building a nationwide network of ~100 orthopedic surgeons, hand-picked for their ethics and expertise, to join our efforts and help more musicians around the country.

MTF is overseen by a distinguished board of directors that contributes keen expertise in business, design, education, healthcare, law, technology, and of course music. The board is chaired by the founder, renowned orthopedic surgeon O. Alton Barron, and includes the legendary Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, and other luminaries in their respective fields.