Sensaphonics, a leader in hearing health solutions for the music industry for more than four decades, is expanding its ongoing outreach to young musicians through a series of hearing health events at School of Rock locations in the greater Chicago area and beyond, bringing professional hearing conservation education, custom hearing protection and audiology services directly to students, families and educators.
Designed to promote lifelong safe listening habits, the events directly address the question of what happens when the people responsible for creating the world’s music begin losing the one instrument they can’t replace – their hearing. Through this outreach program, Sensaphonics is providing School of Rock participants with hearing tests, ear canal examinations, custom ear impressions, and access to educational resources, all under the supervision of licensed audiologists. For many aspiring musicians, hours of rehearsals, live performances and personal listening begin at an early age. Yet hearing conservation is often overlooked until the damage has already occurred.
Founded in 1998 and now boasting over 385 locations in 16 different countries, School of Rock’s performance-based approach to music education combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals to help students develop both their musical abilities and the confidence, teamwork and communication skills that extend well beyond the stage. Its emphasis on preparing students for real-world performance makes hearing health and safe listening an essential part of every young musician’s education.
With this collaboration, Sensaphonics is helping introduce hearing health as an essential part of music education, empowering students and families with practical tools and knowledge they can carry throughout their musical careers.
More School of Rock locations are recognizing the added value of incorporating hearing health education into their programs, helping students become more aware of both the music they create and the sound levels they experience while creating it.
Founded by music audiologist Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., in 1985, Sensaphonics has spent more than 40 years helping musicians, engineers and performers protect their hearing while achieving exceptional sound quality. As the only custom in-ear monitor manufacturer founded and operated by Doctors of Audiology, the company continues to combine clinical expertise with products designed specifically for the unique needs of musicians. The ongoing School of Rock partnership reflects that mission by extending hearing healthcare beyond touring professionals and into the next generation of performers.
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