School Band a little loud?

Thu May 29 2025
School Band a little loud?

With Term 2 well underway, your child may be getting stuck into school band rehearsals. Are they finding school band a little loud? Most causes of hearing loss are avoidable, and taking care of your hearing earlier in life can mean you get to enjoy your hearing for many years to come.

Playing a musical instrument in band has many benefits for children and adults, but it’s important to protect your hearing when you’re regularly exposed to loud noises. Hearing Auckland can help with custom-made musicians earplugs. If your child is finding school band a little loud, earplugs can help.

Which instruments are the loudest?

Did you know that noise exposure in school band isn’t just about which instrument your child plays? It’s also about where they sit in the room. Your child may play a quieter instrument such as the flute, but sit right in front of the noisy brass section. Your child may be playing the triangle, but standing right next to the Timpani. If your child plays a very loud instrument such as french horn, drums, or bagpipes their teacher may have already recommended musician earplugs to you.

Protecting your hearing

Once your hearing is impacted by noise-induced hearing loss, you can’t get it back. Taking care of your hearing is an investment in your future quality of life, and you can start today! The World Health Organisation reports that 60% of hearing loss in children is preventable!

Custom ear plugs

Protecting your hearing doesn’t have to sacrifice sound quality. We fit and supply top-quality custom earplugs for musicians and music fans. You can choose the level of sound filtration, and the earplugs are made specially to fit your ears. Custom earplugs are perfect for school band rehearsals. We also offer custom earplugs for swimming, sleeping, TV presenters, riflery, and more.

Getting your ear plugs

If your child is finding school band a little loud, and you’d like to protect their hearing for years to come, contact us today. We will arrange a 30 min appointment to have impressions taken of their ears. You can select your preferred materials, sound filtration levels and even colour combinations. Custom ear plugs take around 2 weeks to be made.

(09) 524 9847

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