Why Orchestral Musicians Face the Worst Hearing Damage

🎙️Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course: https://tinyurl.com/bdhud2bv Think rock stars are the most at risk for hearing loss? Think again. In this clip from Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby, Sven Köllmann, and Jack Rubinacci discuss why orchestral musicians, especially string players, may actually suffer worse hearing damage than their rock counterparts. From the stigma in classical music circles to the realities of volume exposure in poorly treated rehearsal spaces, this is a brutally honest look at how hearing loss and tinnitus develop across the music spectrum. You’ll also hear a powerful first-hand story about ignoring earplugs for the sake of “being rock n roll,” how culture has shifted around hearing protection, and why musicians backstage are finally starting to open up. This isn’t just about awareness, it’s about changing the music industry for the better. In This Clip: • Why orchestral musicians are hit hardest by hearing loss • The taboo around hearing damage in classical settings • Garage bands, loud rehearsals, and “rock n roll” myths • Cultural shifts in awareness and hearing protection • How one conversation opened doors for Tinnitus Quest Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world. 📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-sellin... 🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates: • Facebook:   / bobbyowsinskibiz   • LinkedIn:   / bobbyo   • Instagram:   / bobbyowsinski   • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinsk... 🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle. Produced by APodcastGeek https://apodcastgeek.com/ #hearingloss #musicianshealth #orchestralmusic #tinnitusawareness #bobbyowsinski