At a warehouse in an industrial corridor of downtown Los Angeles, a handful of technicians are hunched over their brightly lit workstations, tinkering with saxophones, violins, and pianos. This ...

Most know that famed theoretical physicist Albert Einstein played the violin and piano. Some may remember that singer Art Garfunkel earned a master’s degree in mathematics from Columbia University.

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE DEVELOPING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. AND SHELDON DUTES IS WITH US NOW TO HIGHLIGHT THE LOCAL NONPROFIT THAT’S MAKING ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE. AS I’VE BEEN ...

The college students have different goals and plans as they learn to play what Mozart called the “King of the Instruments.” One Trinity College student wants to become a full-time organist, playing in ...

As some school budgets shrink and music programs struggle, a Broomfield instrument repair shop is staging an annual holiday giveaway to keep students playing.

Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students. This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is ...

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