They try to make ends meet.
a flautist = a flutist
a flute
a conductor = kapellimestari
a resident = vakituinen asukas
a regular customer = a loyal customer = kanta-asiakas
break down barriers

He published his book.
He released his solo album.

compose (v.)
Leif Segerstam composed 371  symfonies.
a composition (n.)
a composer (n.)

a friend of hers
a friend of ours
a friend of yours
a friend of theirs

fall, fell, fallen
Nicholas fell in love with music.

in spite of being born without his right hand = despite being born without his right hand = huolimatta siitä, attä oli syntynyt ilman oikeaa kättään

audition (n.) = koe-esitys; koesoitto
audition (v.) = mannä koe-esiintymiseen; koesoittoon