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ISM Protecting Musicians’ Hearing Health

Posted on July 4, 2023 by - Blog, Homepage, Read About Us

Protecting Musicians’ Hearing Health

We live in a world where music fills our souls and connects us on a profound level. For musicians, the power of sound is not only their passion but also their livelihood. Yet, amidst the enchanting melodies and pulsating rhythms, there lies a hidden threat to their well-being – the risk of hearing loss.

In an exclusive feature in the esteemed ISM Summer Music Journal, Fiona Butterworth, Senior Clinical Audiologist at Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services, sheds light on the vital importance of maintaining good hearing health for musicians. She delves into the proactive steps that can be taken to safeguard one’s  hearing, and highlights the valuable support provided by the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme.

Promoting hearing health is not a solo act. Employers in the music industry also play a crucial role in creating a safe working environment. In this article, Fiona explains the responsibilities employers hold when it comes to noise in the workplace, ensuring that musicians’ auditory well-being remains a top priority.

To read the full article, click here.

If you’re part of the vibrant music industry and eager to discover more about how to protect your hearing and access the benefits of the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme click here.

 

Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services have been established for over 25 years. We are passionate about the specific hearing needs of musicians and entertainment industry personnel.

The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s largest representative non-union body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music.

7 Devonshire Street Move

Posted on June 27, 2023 by - Blog, Homepage

Musicians Hearing Consultation

Musicians’ Hearing Services Relocates to a Luxurious Clinic at 127 Harley Street

Musicians’ Hearing Services, a renowned provider of hearing solutions for musicians, has recently moved its location from 7 Devonshire Street, London W1W 5PY to a new luxury clinic situated at 127 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AZ. This relocation marks an exciting chapter in our commitment to offering top-quality services to musicians and individuals seeking professional hearing care. Whether you’re experiencing changes in your hearing, require hearing protection, ear wax removal, or need specialised services such as therapy for tinnitus, Musicians’ Hearing Services has you covered. Additionally, we offer customised in-ear monitors for musicians, providing unique ear impressions tailored to your specific needs.

New Clinic Address: Musicians’ Hearing Services, 127 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AZ

Musicians Hearing ConsultationComprehensive Musicians’ Hearing Services

At Musicians’ Hearing Services we specialise in catering to the unique auditory needs of musicians, and we offer a range of services to ensure optimal hearing health.

Hearing Tests

If you suspect changes in your hearing or want to assess your hearing capabilities, Musicians’ Hearing Services provides comprehensive hearing tests and can advise on hearing technology designed for the specific needs of musicians.

Custom-Made Hearing Protection

Ensure that your ears are adequately safeguarded while you enjoy your musical pursuits with musicians’ Pro ear plugs which will protect your hearing from the effects of overexposure to loud sounds throughout your life.

Tinnitus Therapy

If you are struggling with tinnitus, Musicians’ Hearing Services offers hearing therapy to alleviate the associated symptoms. Our dedicated hearing therapists are experienced in working with musicians and understand the impact tinnitus can have on your career and overall well-being.

Instant Ear Wax Removal

Ear wax buildup can affect your hearing and cause discomfort. We offer safe and effective ear wax removal through a technique known as microsuction. Our highly trained clinical audiologists remove the wax with precision accuracy using high-spec examination microscopes, providing immediate relief.

In-Ear Monitors

Musicians requiring in-ear monitors can benefit from our expertise in creating personalised ear impressions. These impressions ensure that the in-ear monitors fit perfectly, delivering optimal sound quality and reducing the risk of hearing damage. We can either have your in-ear monitors made for you in the UK or we can send your 3d scans to your preferred US manufacturer.

Musicians Hearing Health Scheme

At Musicians’ Hearing Services we are proud to be the nationwide provider for the Musicians Hearing Health Scheme. This scheme offers eligible musicians access to specialised hearing services and solutions at a much reduced cost. To apply for the scheme see here.

To book an appointment with us or enquire further about our services call 020 7486 1053, choose Option 1, or complete the form.

Hearsay Newsletter #10

Posted on April 4, 2023 by - Blog, Homepage

Hearsay Newsletter #10

Our latest newsletter highlighting everything new at Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services.  

Click on the image to read in full.

We are proud to be London’s largest, and longest serving, independent hearing clinic. Established on Harley Street for over 25 years. We hold regular regional clinics around the UK.

Whatever your hearing needs we can help you with hearing issues, hearing aids, ear wax removal, tinnitus treatment & custom made hearing protection.

We are also the national providers of the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme, for details see here.

Call us now on 020 7486 1053.

How can musicians protect their hearing?

Posted on November 10, 2022 by - Blog, Homepage

Creating ear impressions
Creating ear impressions

Tinnitus, ear plugs and hearing loss

Senior Clinical Audiologist Fiona Butterworth, at Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services, answered questions about a range of important issues with Help Musicians, from tinnitus and ear plugs to how musicians can protect their hearing with discounted audiological assessments and custom-made hearing protection.

Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme

Together Help Musicians and Musicians’ Hearing Services offer musicians access to affordable hearing assessments and protection. The Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme  is carried out by our clinical audiologists, and includes an assessment, education and best advice on protecting your hearing and a pair of custom-made ear plugs.

To see the full article click here

Custom-made hearing protection is advised for anyone who is often exposed to high levels of noise, to see all the custom hearing protection we provide click here

Closed 19th September for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral

Posted on September 12, 2022 by - Homepage

Closed 19th September for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral

Musicians’ Hearing Services will be closed on Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, which is a national bank holiday.

This bank holiday marks the last day of the period of national mourning for our Queen. Should you need to contact us please complete the form below. We will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 20th September.

Brighton Music Conference

Posted on July 5, 2022 by - Blog, Homepage

Brighton Music Conference

Written by Fiona Butterworth – Senior clinical audiologist.

‘I was invited to sit on the “All About Ears” panel. Given the conference was housed in the British Airways i360, it was easy to navigate to once I had made my way to the Brighton seafront promenade. 

This was the first educational event that I had attended in person since early March 2020 and it was great to be back amongst the musicians. I am passionate about teaching people the importance of using hearing protection and together with Andy Shiach from ACS, Liam Hennessy from HMUK, and DJ Annabellestopit, we were able to answer questions from all angles, tying in our own personal experiences to bolster our responses. 

The audience asked interesting questions that were linked to both their experience as musicians but also to their non-musical day-jobs and how they must manage their noise exposure across both careers carefully. It was clear that everyone in the audience understood the importance of protecting their hearing, and by the end of the panel discussion they had the information they needed.  

The music industry is still recovering from the hit it received from the pandemic, and it was refreshing and exciting to see the enthusiasm of the musicians as they moved around the conference.’ 

Over 10 thousand musicians’ hearing saved

Posted on April 7, 2022 by - Blog, Homepage

Over ten thousand musicians’ hearing saved so far

Since 2018 we have seen an incredulous 11,500 UK musicians for the Musicians Hearing Health Scheme.

Our Clinical Audiologists have provided them all with an invaluable education on how to effectively protect their ears, tested their hearing, as well as equipping them with custom-made hearing protection (Pro Plugs).

We’re thrilled to have provided this amazing scheme in collaboration with the Musicians’ Union and Help Musicians UK- the leading UK charity for musicians of all genres.

We look forward to helping many more!

Research shows that musicians are at greater risk of experiencing hearing loss than the general population.

To see if you’re eligible for the Musicians Hearing Health Scheme click here 

Christmas Opening Hours

Posted on December 23, 2021 by - Homepage

Christmas Opening Hours

We are open until 1pm on Friday 24th December, re-opening at 9am on Wednesday 29th December.

For New Year we will be open until 1pm on Friday 31st December, re-opening on Tuesday 4th January.  Season’s Greetings to all our patients.

Kerrang ‘Sound Of Metal’ interview on preventing hearing loss at gigs

Posted on April 15, 2021 by - Blog, Homepage, Media

Tinnitus cannot be cured, but here’s how rock fans can prevent hearing loss

There’s a moment near the beginning of Sound Of Metal, the Oscar-nominated movie about a drummer who goes deaf, where Ruben (played by Riz Ahmed) is being diagnosed after experiencing bouts of sudden and overwhelming hearing loss. ​“Your hearing is deteriorating rapidly,” he is told. ​“You have to understand: your first responsibility is to preserve the hearing you have.”

Paul Checkley – Clinical Director at Harley Street Hearing and Musicians Hearing Services was interviewed for his advice:

Tinnitus

or as most people know it, a high-pitched ringing you get in your ears, can be intermittent for some people, but for others it’s a chronic condition. It’s also irreversible.

“People say, ​‘I came out of a gig and my ears were ringing’ without understanding that isn’t something to just joke about,” says Paul. ​“It means that potentially your hearing has been damaged irreversibly… There is no cure for tinnitus as such, which is one of the biggest issues that people face: you get this ringing in your ears and are then told that you’re going to have that for the rest of your life.”

Because tinnitus has no cure, only treatment, Paul recommends wearing earplugs. Harley Street Hearing & Musicians’ Hearing Services fit both heavy gig-goers and musicians with custom-moulded, ​“flat response” plugs.

“If you’ve got tinnitus, we would normally do a hearing test to allow us to assess it,” says Paul. 

Call 020 7486 1053 or complete below if you’d like to come in for a Tinnitus consultation with one of our Hearing Therapists. 

Click here to see the full Kerrang interview.