Custom Earplugs for Musicians Resource Announcement 

NASHVILLE, TN — Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT), a prominent member of the Nashville medical community, has just released a new resource, “Custom Earplugs for Musicians.” The new eBook is targeted towards the diverse group of musicians and artists living in the Nashville area to help prevent hearing loss.

“For decades, we’ve had the privilege of helping patients treat various conditions relating to the ears, nose, and throat,” said JoAnne Sacks, M.S., a board certified audiologist at OAT. “We've watched Nashville expand its music community and are proud of the cultural influence this group of artists has on the music scene. Unfortunately, there are risks involved with anyone who is exposed to high levels of volume for extended periods of time. We wanted to put together this guide to help these artists avoid any form of hearing loss so that they can continue to shape their careers and keep making music.”

The new content offer expands on OAT’s blog dedicated to preserving a person’s health as it’s related to the ears, nose, and throat. The eBook is designed as a resource for musicians who want to preserve their livelihood through the use of custom earplugs.

Readers of “Custom Earplugs for Musicians” will:

  • Discover the dangers of occupational hearing loss.

  • Learn how to practice safe hearing.

  • Explore the different technologies and designs of earplugs.


For over 20 years, OAT has had the privilege of caring for patient’s ENT related needs throughout Middle Tennessee. With the new eBook in hand, Nashville’s music community will have the guidance from board certified audiologists to help preserve the health of their ears and achieve superior sound quality through the use of custom earplugs.

ABOUT OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF TENNESSEE

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT) was formed in 1997, by Nashville’s leading Otolaryngologists and is now under the guidance of Drs. Crook, Downey, and Cate.The group of medical and audiological specialists have committed themselves to providing excellent ear, nose, and throat care for patients throughout Middle Tennessee. OAT has multiple locations in the greater Nashville area, and the clinicians work primarily through Baptist and Centennial Hospitals.