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A lot of you here are early in your musical journey, and this is where it counts for you. I was lucky enough to get this advice as a budding musician and I've been fanatical about it. As a result, my hearing loss is FAR less than it could be.
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I currently use Eargasm plugs. They're very good, but if I need a new pair, I'll probably go the way of one of these listed above. Re-usable plugs like this are not exactly cheap, but they preserve a lot more of your playing or listening experience than cheap foam plugs while still providing the hearing protection benefits you NEED. Not want - NEED.
Short anecdote - Back in the Day, Bruno Ravel from Danger Danger (Andy Timmons' hair metal days band) bummed two cigs off me to break off the filters and use as earplugs. This is NOT ideal, and should be avoided. Partially because a lot fewer people smoke (including me - stopped in ~2000), partly because the price of cigs went through the roof, and mostly because you look stupid with cigarettes sticking out of your ears.
TL;DR - Get good ear plugs. Wear them at EVERY concert when a live band starts playing. Wear them at EVERY band practice or gig, for the whole session. Older you will thank you for it, trust me on that.
And that's the #truth!
A lot of you here are early in your musical journey, and this is where it counts for you. I was lucky enough to get this advice as a budding musician and I've been fanatical about it. As a result, my hearing loss is FAR less than it could be.
Tiny Tech Tips: Why You Need Earplugs At Concerts
It may be the last thing on your mind when you're seeing an artist, but sound pressure levels at a live show can seriously impact long-term hearing. Tiny Desk engineer Josh Rogosin is here to help.
www.npr.org
I currently use Eargasm plugs. They're very good, but if I need a new pair, I'll probably go the way of one of these listed above. Re-usable plugs like this are not exactly cheap, but they preserve a lot more of your playing or listening experience than cheap foam plugs while still providing the hearing protection benefits you NEED. Not want - NEED.
Short anecdote - Back in the Day, Bruno Ravel from Danger Danger (Andy Timmons' hair metal days band) bummed two cigs off me to break off the filters and use as earplugs. This is NOT ideal, and should be avoided. Partially because a lot fewer people smoke (including me - stopped in ~2000), partly because the price of cigs went through the roof, and mostly because you look stupid with cigarettes sticking out of your ears.
TL;DR - Get good ear plugs. Wear them at EVERY concert when a live band starts playing. Wear them at EVERY band practice or gig, for the whole session. Older you will thank you for it, trust me on that.
And that's the #truth!
For real thanks for the info. After I watched A Star is Born and that was like the prevailing issue with Bradley Cooper's character I've been wondering about it.
