Music City Audiology

03/09/2026

The Rule of 3. Your ears follow it whether you know it or not. 🎵

For every 3 dB (decibel) louder a sound gets, the damage happens TWICE as fast.

Here’s what that actually means:
✅ 85 dB > safe for 8 hours (think: heavy traffic)
⚠️ 88 dB > safe for only 4 hours
🚨 94 dB > safe for just 1 hour
🔴 110 dB > safe for less than 2 minutes (think: front row at a concert)

And here’s the scary part. Your ears don’t hurt while this is happening. The damage is silent. Cumulative. And permanent.

I don’t usually recommend foam earplugs for musicians, unless that’s your only option. You need protection that actually fits your needs. 🎧

Drop a 🎵 if you’ve been at a LOUD show this month. Let’s talk about your ears.

01/22/2026

helping me protect my ears from the upcoming winter storm.

I’d recommend buying 2 beanies if you’re at risk of having an SO claim ownership of your clothes and winter apparel.

Checkout their podcast and online merch store. Links are in their bio.

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

Tips for earwax. No, I’m not talking about Q-tips. 🍯

Remember what your mom told you: “never stick anything smaller than your elbow into your ear.”

This wasn’t wisdom in a fight against Big Q-tip corporations. Your parents likely didn’t want you sticking rocks, beads, or Lego heads (yes, I’ve seen that) into your ears.

Let’s talk through some GOOD & BAD removal options:

The Good:
🔹Call your audiologist or otolaryngologist. Your best option for wax removal.

🔹DeBrox or hydrogen-peroxide solution can break down stubborn wax prior to removal.

🔹Removal options. Cerumenolytic, Mechanical, Irrigation, and Suction. Usually it’s a combination of techniques, depending on consistency, age of wax, depth in ear canal, and patient compliance.

The Bad:
🔹Q-tips. I get it, the post-shower ritual sends you to another level. The box says nothing about sticking Q-tips in your ears. Risks include pushing wax deeper, abrading the skin and worst case scenario…you rupture your eardrum.

🔹Ear Candling. Maybe worse than q-tips. Plain and simple, it does not work. It’s a gimmick and maybe some will say therapeutic. Let’s keep flames away from our ears and faces.

🔹Digging it out yourself. Even with access to otoscopes and ear cameras, it’s too risky when someone isn’t properly trained.

🔹Flushing it out yourself. If the temperature of the liquid you’re using is too hot or too cold (relative to body temperature), you might get dizzy (the caloric response).

🔹Earpieces. Anything worn inside your ear canal to listen. Earbuds, hearing aids, in-ear monitors, and even hearing protection. Sometimes these devices prevent wax from migrating out of the ear canal naturally. As a result, a build-up can occur, eventually leading to a blocked ear.

If you have more earwax removal questions, please reach out. It’s a very important, necessary, and gratifying part of my job and I’m happy to talk wax.

10/02/2025

What’s all the buzz? 🐝

It might be tinnitus (pronounced tih-NITE-us or TIN-uh-tus).

A lot of us have experienced this sound sensation when leaving a louder concert or show. Some people notice it more than others.

This ringing of buzzing sound is fairly common, but if it becomes persistent, bothersome, and/or chronic (lasting 3+ months), it’s best to seek out help.

Here’s some good resources to start:

🔹National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus #2

🔹American Tinnitus Association: https://www.ata.org

10/01/2025

👂 It’s here!
We’re excited to officially launch the H.E.A.R. Hub today — and what better timing than the start of Audiology Awareness Month? 🎉

The HEAR Hub is your new space for all things ears & audiology:
🔹 Hearing health education
🔹 Tips & tools for protecting your ears
🔹 Fun, interactive posts
🔹 Resources for music lovers, parents, and anyone who cares about hearing

Follow along this month (and beyond) as we celebrate, share, and spread awareness about the importance of healthy hearing. 💡

Let’s kick off October by making ear health a priority!



07/11/2025

As a mobile audiologist, I spend a lot of time in my car. Now I can pull up to my appointments with my car looking brand new.

05/08/2025

When the worship band hits the bridge a little too hard and FOH won’t turn down the volume.

May is Better Hearing Month, and there’s no better time to talk about the need for hearing protection in the music industry.

Let’s make hearing health part of the music conversation. Not just this month, but all year.

03/21/2025

Give the Gift of Perfect Sound! 🎶

Know a musician, audio engineer, or touring artist who deserves the best? Surprise them with custom in-ear monitors—designed for ultimate comfort, isolation, and crystal-clear sound on stage!

✨ Personalized fit
🎧 Studio-quality audio
🌍 Perfect for life on the road

Make their next performance unforgettable.

Call or text 615-208-6448 to schedule an appointment.

01/22/2025

🎉 New Year, New Ears! 🎧✨

Step into 2025 with the ultimate upgrade for your ears—custom earplugs for perfect sleep, and in-ear monitors for flawless sound. Whether you’re traveling, performing, or simply seeking peace, our custom solutions are designed to elevate your experience.

🔊 Hear better. Sleep better. Live better.

Start the year right with ear protection and sound clarity made just for you.

Text or Call (615) 208-6448 to schedule your personalized, home, studio, or office appointment today.

07/02/2024

07/02/2024