@sarah_krohn: It’s important to wear hearing protection if you are going to concerts often or are playing with a band!! My first video about this got 1.5 million views across ig and TikTok soooo I thought I’d make a follow up. Check out Sensaphonics if you’re interested in custom molded ear plugs, otherwise here are some more facts about hearing and protection: 1. You are born with a finite amount of sensory cells in your ears. Once they degenerate, they do not grow back. 2. Out of all the major causes of disease or injury to the sensory cells (genetics, viruses, medications, blood flow issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease), sound exposure is the only truly preventable source of hearing disorders. 3. Safe listening strategies include use of earplugs, monitoring listening levels via headphones/earbuds, and taking listening breaks. 4. Be sure to get your hearing checked regularly to monitor for early signs of sound injury. You can see an audiologist in person (Sensaphonics has a recommend directory on their website for people in Chicago) OR if you are in the music industry at any capacity, you likely qualify for a free virtual hearing health consultation via MusiCares.

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Tuesday 07 July 2026 11:59:28 GMT