Can your ears make or break your singing career? And how do we even protect such a valuable asset? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Jono Heale, a musician turned hearing health advocate. Learn how the ears work, how they can become damaged, and discover the game-changing technology of ear plugs and in-ear monitors that might just save your profession.

QUOTE

'If your ears don't work, neither do you’

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? (AUDIO VERSION)

00:00:00 From musician to hearing health advocate
00:09:09 Managing tinnitus
00:12:00 How the ear works
00:20:27 Understanding noise exposure
00:26:24 What are ear plugs and in-ear monitors?
00:31:28 Who should wear in-ear monitors?
00:33:51 How in-ear monitors impact the stage set up
00:44:50 Musician's Hearing Health Scheme
00:46:46 Getting your custom hearing protection and in-ear monitors

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RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

• Musicians Union
• Help Musicians UK
• The Musicians Hearing Health Scheme
• Harley Street Hearing
• Tinnitus UK
• Tinnisoothe
• Singing Teachers Talk Youtube
• The Control of Noise at Work Regulations
• World Health Organisation
• The Independent Society of Musicians
• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.117 The ISM: What Singers and Singing Teachers Need to Know 
• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.67 Protecting the Singer’s Ears for Performance Longevity 

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ABOUT GUEST

Jono has over 35 years in the music entertainment industry, including 15 years as a professional musician with tours and sessions, including work at the BBC. He developed a national music student network that launched talents like Ed Sheeran. After retraining as a Health and Safety Advisor, he specialises in noise and hearing health, driven by his own experience with music-induced tinnitus and hearing loss.

Jono is passionate about hearing conservation and sits on the Board of Directors at ACS, a leading custom hearing protection company. He launched the "Play Safe Now - Hear Tomorrow" campaign in 2014, receiving support from music industry figures. Jono lectures at top UK conservatoires, serves on the Musicians’ Health Advisory Board for Help

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