Can your ears make or break your singing career? And how do we even protect such a valuable asset? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Jono Heale, a musician turned hearing health advocate. Learn how the ears work, how they can become damaged, and discover the game-changing technology of ear plugs and in-ear monitors that might just save your profession.  

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? (AUDIO VERSION) 

00:00:00 From musician to hearing health advocate 

00:09:09 Managing tinnitus  

00:12:00 How the ear actually works 

00:20:27 Understanding noise exposure  

00:26:24 What are ear plugs and in-ear monitors?  

00:31:28 Who should be wearing in-ear monitors?  

00:33:51 How in-ear monitors impact the stage set up 

00:42:06 Some famous ACS clientele  

00:44:50 The Musician’s Hearing Health Scheme  

00:46:46 Getting your custom hearing protection and in-ear monitors  

About the presenter click HERE

RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

• Musicians Union 

• Help Musicians UK  

• The Musicians Hearing Health Scheme  

• Harley Street Hearing  

• Tinnitus UK 

• Tinnisoothe 

• Singing Teachers Talk Youtube 

• The Control of Noise at Work Regulations  

• World Health Organisation  

• The Drum Show 

• The Independent Society of Musicians  

• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.117 The ISM: What Singers and Singing Teachers Need to Know with Ruth McPherson  

• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.67 Protecting the Singer’s Ears for Performance Longevity with Carrie Birmingham 

DISCOUNT CODE (UK ONLY) 

For custom hearing protection and in-ear monitors with ACS: BAST15 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Jono has over 35 years in the music entertainment industry, including 15 years as a professional musician with tours and sessions, including work at the BBC. He developed a national music student network that launched talents like Ed Sheeran. After retraining as a Health and Safety Advisor, he specialises in noise and hearing health, driven by his own experience with music-induced tinnitus and hearing loss.

Jono is passionate about hearing conservation and sits on the Board of Directors at ACS, a leading custom hearing protection company. He launched the “Play Safe Now – Hear Tomorrow” campaign in 2014, receiving support from music industry figures. Jono lectures at top UK conservatoires, serves on the Musicians’ Health Advisory Board for Help Musicians UK, and is involved with various health initiatives in the music sector.

Guest Websites: acscustom.com/uk 

Instagram: @acscustom