Illness, Injury, and the Musician: The Inspiring Story of Trombonist Bradley White

We’ve all heard the advice (even in this very podcast!): take care of yourself and you can prevent injuries! But what happens when a sudden medical issue arises and threatens to derail your musical career? It’s the stuff of nightmares, so we musicians try not to talk about it. But not talking about it can cause feelings of isolation and hopelessness for musicians dealing with these challenges. Fortunately, there are musicians like trombonist Bradley White, who are willing to tell their story and bring attention to health and injury problems in the music world. In this episode, he shares his years-long adventure with Bell's Palsy, which took him from the stage, to the emergency room, to disability, and back again. It is an inspiring story of determination and patience, and one that all musicians can learn from. Topics include: *The role of trombone in the orchestra *What type of music makes trombonists excited? *Bradley’s story with Bell’s Palsy *Isolation in Illness/Injury *How can we support our colleagues going through long-term health challenges *Suggestions for those living with long-term health challenges Music heard in this episode: Sonata for Trombone and Piano Mvt I: Allegro Maestoso by Eric Ewazen Concerto for Alto Trombone, Mvt I: Allegro by Leopold Mozart Performed by Bradley White Find more information and shownotes on our website: https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-...