ATA at Kentucky State Fair
Listening with Pleasure & Purpose:
Free Consultations With Musician Audiologist
The American Tinnitus Association is thrilled to be part of the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series at the Kentucky State Fair where we’ll be working with performers and stage crews on hearing conservation. The partnership honors the extraordinary legacy of Kent Taylor, founder of Texas Roadhouse, who loved music, was a licensed songwriter, and struggled with severe tinnitus. We thank Triangle Talent, Kentucky State Fair, and our friends at Tuned for making this possible!
As part of ATA’s ongoing mission, we're here to share essential hearing conservation tips with performers and their crews so they can continue creating and enjoying music for a lifetime!
Visit us backstage on August 16, 17, and 18 to learn more and pick up resources to make sure the music never stops!
Services offered to performing musicians and their crews on August 16, 17, and 18:
Services offered to performing musicians and their crews on August 16, 17, and 18:- ATA Menu of Musician Audiology Services
- Hearing Test: If possible with background noise levels
- Hearing Loss Prevention Consultation
- Referral to MusiCares / TunedCare
- Earmold Impressions (for in-ear monitors or custom earplugs)
- Custom Musicians Earplugs (ER filtered earplugs) offered at $150 (typical cost is $200+). Individuals will receive their earmold impressions, which can be used to order custom musician earplugs from another vendor.
To learn more about hearing healthcare for musicians, click the link below.
About Juan:
Juan Vasquez is an audiologist based in Chicago, Illinois. Before pursuing a career in audiology he taught, recorded, and performed music with various ensembles and as a solo artist. In 2019, he earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Pacific University and has had various experiences in ENT, Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, private practice, research, and hospital settings. Currently, his clinical focus is centered around hearing loss prevention, particularly for musicians. Utilizing the telehealth services, Juan provides virtual consultations for hearing wellness. He also co-produces the show Talking Ears, a podcast that focuses on music creators and their experiences with what is perhaps their most important instrument - their sense of hearing.