Hearing protection is super important, especially for kids. Playtime, noisy play spaces, music lessons, and even classrooms can give those little ears more of a workout than we think. That being said we’re going to address one of our frequently asked questions. Should my kid be wearing hearing protection, when learning to play the drums!! The answer is -Yes! Ear protection, hearing protection, earmuffs, ear plugs whatever you call them! Your kid should totally be a regular wearer of hearing protection when playing drums and here are five reasons why.
1. No more Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss is super common, especially in musicians. Drums can reach up to 100 decibels, that's like a motorcycle or chainsaw! Spending a lot of time at these levels can really hurt your kid's hearing. Noise causes damage to the tiny hair cells that help us hear. Once these hair cells are damaged, they can't be repaired. A cool pair of earmuffs or hearing protection from Wise Little Ears can help protect against preventable hearing damage. Wise Little Ear hearing protection are audiologist approved and supported with educational material for parents and caregivers.
2. Say Bye to Tinnitus
Tinnitus is that annoying ringing or buzzing in your ears, and it's usually caused by loud noises and damage to tiny hair cells. Kids learning the drums have a high risk of getting it due to high volume levels and length of time they are exposed to sound at high volume levels. But, good news, wearing hearing protection can help keep tinnitus at bay!
3. Focus Level Up
Surprising, right? But hearing protection can actually help your kid concentrate better during lessons. By keeping out all the extra noise, they can focus more on the beat and all those cool drum rhythms.
4. For the Long-Run
If your kid dreams of being a rockstar drummer, protecting their hearing is super important. A lot of professional drummers suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus, which can mess with their performance, career and general health. Starting them off with good habits can help protect their musical future.
5. Be the Example
Teaching your kid to protect their hearing isn't just about keeping their ears and hearing safe, it's also about teaching them to take care of themselves. It's a great lesson that will benefit them in many different ways. If you want to take it a step further sign up for Wise Little Ears Safe Hearing for Little Ears course.
So, protecting your kid's hearing during drum lessons isn't just smart, it's necessary. It's not just about their hearing, it's also about their overall well-being and their future as a musician. Now that you get it, we hope you'll take action. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Shop our Wise Little Ears products today, and make sure your kids have a musically awesome tomorrow.
