Nashville is one of the loudest cities in the world for musicians. Whether you're playing drums at a small bar on Broadway, performing with an orchestra, or rehearsing in an untreated garage, your ears are accumulating damage that is permanent and progressive.

This free hearing conservation assessment takes 60 seconds and gives you a personalized noise exposure estimate based on your specific instrument, venue, and current hearing protection habits. You'll receive a custom plan with targeted recommendations — including what level of hearing protection you actually need, warning signs to watch for, and when to see an audiologist.

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Hearing Conservation PLan

Your Hearing Conservation Plan — Music City Audiology
Answer 8 quick questions to get a personalized hearing conservation plan based on your instrument, venue, stage position, and current habits.
Takes about 60 seconds
Music City Audiology
Dr. Jason Baker · Doctor of Audiology · Nashville, TN
This tool is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a clinical diagnosis. Results are estimates based on published occupational noise exposure standards and self-reported data. Individual exposure varies significantly based on specific instruments, room acoustics, monitor configuration, and playing technique. A comprehensive audiological evaluation by a licensed audiologist is the only way to accurately assess your hearing health.
Sources: NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard — Occupational Noise Exposure (1998) · OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 · Jansen et al., Noise-induced hearing loss in orchestral musicians (2009) · O'Brien et al., Sound levels in live music venues (2014) · Laitinen, Musicians and hearing loss (2005)

Nashville's Mobile Audiology Practice for Musicians

Music City Audiology is Nashville's only fully mobile, concierge audiology practice specializing in musician hearing health. Dr. Baker (Doctor of Audiology) comes to you — whether you're at a rehearsal space, recording studio, performance venue, or resetting your ears at home. Services include custom musician earplugs, in-ear monitor fittings, comprehensive hearing evaluations, tinnitus management, and wax removal. Music City Audiology is the official audiology partner of the Nashville Musicians Association (AFM Local 257).