The 2nd Soundest gets into intonation issues.

Who knew that hearing damage could cause in-tune notes to sound out-of-tune?

I didn't until it happened to me. Here's the story...

Chris and Dr Rebecca talk about the amazing pea sized cochlea and how it works. Also, why "instant" tinnitus cures likely won't help and the Soundtest segment where we use audio editing to describe various hearing issues where Chris talks about his intonation problems and solutions.

Chris and Dr. Grome talk about volume. pitch, overtones, harmonics and how these factors vary from speech to music. We also start dipping our toes into the wonderful world of hearing neurology...

In this episode, Chris and Dr. Rebecca look at the basic physics of sound. Frequency, overtones, harmonics, volume, resonance and how they combine to make every sound we hear. We also talk about the challenging differences between speech and music when it comes to sound and hearing.

We continue our conversation with co-host for the show, audiologist Dr. Rebecca Grome. Topics include: how not all musical instruments are the same when it comes to treating musicians, tinnitus management and her own weird hearing issues.

This is a get to know the hosts episode where we talk to Nashville audiologist Dr. Rebecca Grome about her practice and experience working with musicians. We talk about her average day in the office, hearing protection, in-ear-monitors, and why musicians can be challenging clients...