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Musicians With Hearing Loss Support Group Request
I have a friend who returned Phonak BTE HAs in the past because of the tinny quality of the music experience which is important to him as a musician. I know there are groups for musicians with hearing loss. Can anyone here direct me to them please? He is about to set out again to try to find workable hearing aids. I am happy with my two Phonak Marvels but am not listening to music.
One of the tricky aspects of finding hearing aids is that one's expectations have to be managed in regard to every aspect of hearing, and some HAs are better than others for specific needs. Assistive devices can fill in some of the holes hearing aids can't help. I just got a Roger ON iN and it is very helpful in many situations where I have trouble.
For what its worth, I did try iPod Pros briefly for listening to books and they are awesomely clear.
Thank you to anyone who can help me find support groups for musicians!!
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Hearing aids are all different. I hope your friend has an audiologist who understands his/her unique needs and interest in music. Also one who is willing to let him/her try a variety of brands and models. I don't think there is any one particular brand that is known to be best for musicians. Each person's hearing loss is also unique, so it's a challenge to fit the best aid to the individuals unique needs. The Association of Adult Musicians with Hearing Loss (AAMHL), may be of interest to your friend.
Adult musicians with hearing loss may be interested in some of the opportunities provided by the Association of Adult Musicians with Hearing Loss (AAMHL). A nonprofit organization based in Rockville, MD, the Association was founded as a resource for musicians with hearing loss to discuss the challenges they face in making and listening to music. https://www.musicianswithhearingloss.org/wp/adult-musicians/