A simple, universal visual warning system (like a red, yellow, or green noise-level indicator at a concert venue, racetrack, or theme park) instantly conveys danger, warning, or safety to people of all ages. Combined with access to basic foam earplugs and insertion instructions, a simple prompt can transform behavior.
Sound of the Future
Hearing loss began affecting how I saw myself. There is a word in Chinese that describes how I felt: 自卑 (zìbēi), a feeling of insecurity and inferiority that makes you shrink yourself around other people.
How to Protect Your Hearing at Concerts Without Missing the Music
Wear well-fitted protection, create distance from loudspeakers, take quiet breaks, and limit additional noise afterward.
Two Years of Hears
Most people don’t think about protecting their hearing until it’s too late. Every concert, loud commute, and noisy day adds up—and there’s no undo button.
Music Is My Passion. So Is Protecting My Hearing.
Music is my passion, and honestly, losing the ability to listen to it would feel like losing my whole heart. Protecting my hearing is such a small habit for something that pays off for the rest of your life.
Lasting Impacts From Active Duty
Veterans, when compared to the general public, have had more occupational exposure to loud noises, such as gunfire and explosions.
Let’s Listen Smart
Our new public service announcement “Let’s Listen Smart” recognizes that life is loud—and it’s also fun. And the last thing we want to do is stop having fun! We just need to listen responsibly.
A Practical Hearing Health Checklist
Hearing contributes directly to independence, confidence, and how actively people participate in daily routines, and regular hearing checks deserve the same kind of attention people already give to routine doctor or dental visits.
Yes, the Holidays Can Be Loud!
Listening for a Lifetime
A practical reference, not a lecture, from a music industry professional on how to protect our first instrument: our hearing.