Noise and Distortion: Hearing Conservation for Musicians

Noise and Distortion: Hearing Conservation for Musicians with Guest Speaker: Sara Perez

How do music-induced hearing loss (MIHL) and music-induced hearing disorders (MIHD) impact the way we experience and perceive sound? The current understanding and anatomy behind these changes will be examined, along with their lasting effects on the auditory system.

Perception of Music and Speech: In this session we'll explore how music-induced hearing changes can impact our perception of music and speech.

Tinnitus and Temporary Threshold Shifts: Learn about dfferent types of auditory changes caused by music-induced hearing loss and what to watch put for.

Practical Strategies for Hearing Protection: How self-advocacy and awareness can play a role in preventing long-term damage.

For more information about this event, contact Edward Hamel, Music Department Chair

ehamel@harpercollege.edu