Recent research* suggests that professional musicians are at a much higher risk of developing hearing loss and tinnitus than the general public due to their frequent exposure to loud music. Professional musicians had a four times greater risk of experiencing Music-Induced Hearing Loss and a 57% higher incidence of tinnitus.

Most young people, including student musicians, are unaware of the risks of hearing loss due to their exposure to music. Nonetheless, according to research, 45% of student musicians experience the damaging and permanent effects of NIHL.

It is imperative for student musicians to understand that, while NIHL is progressive and permanent, it is also preventable! Ear Peace Save Your Hearing Foundation is proud to offer our Protect-A-Band Program designed to help educate student musicians about NIHL and its prevention and provide them (and their Band Directors) with access to significantly discounted musician’s filtered earplugs. Please see the links below for information on how to participate.