Sensaphonics spearheads key NAMM TEC Tracks session on hearing health
Music audiologist Dr. Michael Santucci to lead panel discussion on live sound and hering health for musicians and sound engineers.
Chicago, IL, January 14, 2026 – Sensaphonics will spotlight one of the most critical and often-overlooked topics in pro audio at The NAMM Show 2026 with a TEC Tracks session titled “Helping the Specialist: Hearing Health for musicians and live sound engineers: Hear today and keep hearing tomorrow.” The session takes place Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 4:00–4:50pm PST in the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Laguna Room.
This essential panel unites four leading voices in music, sound and audiology, led by moderator Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., founder and president of Sensaphonics, who also chairs hearing health committees for NHCA and AES and consults with MusiCares, the GRAMMY® Foundation, and the World Health Organization’s Make Listening Safe initiative. Panelists include legendary bassist Doug Wimbish of Living Colour; veteran live sound engineer Kevin Glendinning, whose credits include Lorde, Miley Cyrus and Justin Timberlake; and violinist Jesús Florido, who has recorded and performed with Dan Hicks, Gary Hoey and Nicholas Gunn, and has shared the stage with legendary performers including Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Whitney Houston and Robert Plant.
“Too often, hearing health isn’t treated as a core part of overall well-being,” says Dr. Santucci. “This session aims to change that through education, awareness and practical strategies that help musicians, engineers and industry professionals protect their hearing and sustain long, healthy careers.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one in four U.S. adults shows signs of noise-induced hearing loss. For audio professionals, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports the risk is four times higher than the general population, with many live environments routinely exceeding safe listening thresholds.
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how hearing damage occurs, prevention protocols, and the latest tools and technologies designed to protect hearing in high-SPL environments, so artists and engineers alike can hear today and keep hearing tomorrow.
This is a don't-miss opportunity for NAMM attendees!
