Maybe it's just an example of typical macho rock and roll attitude, but many people who play in bands and DJ don't bother looking after one of their most important assets: their hearing. Unlike many of the other ways you can damage yourself at gigs, in the rehearsal room or on the road, the damage you inflict upon your ears is irreversible. Here are some links to explain just what can happen if you get exposed to too much loudness and what you can do about it.

Public Service Announcement - Protect Your Hearing

Musicians: Hearing loss and hearing protection

HEAR | Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers

Can Loud Music Hurt My Ears?

Losing Your Ears to Music: The hearing loss epidemic and musicians

Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing

Preventing Hearing Damage When Listening With Headphones

Deafness and Musicians

International Federation of Musicians (FIM)