Musicians' Health Websites

GENERAL RESOURCES

PAMA, Performing Arts Medicine Association
Andover Educators, a not for profit organization of music educators committed to saving, securing and enhancing musical careers by providing accurate information about the body in movement
Various resources from the American Federation of Musicians, the labor union of professional musicians
The Alexander technique is a way of learning how you can get rid of harmful tension in your body
An overview of health issues for musicians, provided by the National Association of Schools of Music
Website accompanying the book The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness, by Gerald Klickstein
Health promotion in schools of music, information from the University of North Texas
Athletes and the Arts
PAMA Bibliography (search tool)

VOCAL HEALTH

The Professional Voice Center of Greater Cincinnati; professional consultations from voice pathologists
Ashland ENT, Allergy & Hearing Aid Center, Dr. Andrew Stein, MD. Otolaryngologist in Ashland, also certified audiologists
National Association of Teachers of Singing
David L. Jones, voice teacher
Florida Center for Professional Voice

HEARING HEALTH

Etymotic Research, Manufacturer of hearing protection earplugs for musicians
Ashland ENT, Allergy & Hearing Aid Center, Dr. Andrew Stein, MD. Otolaryngologist in Ashland, also certified audiologists
H.E.A.R.: Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers, A non-profit hearing information source for musicians and music lovers
American Academy of Audiology
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
House Ear Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders – Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Dangerous Decibels, Hearing loss prevention
National Hearing Conservation Association

HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ACOUSTICS

Acoustical Society of America
Acoustics.com
Acoustics for Performance, Rehearsal and Practice Facilities” - Publication available through the NASM website