While some of our students may already own an MP3 player, many more (who come from families that have enough money to buy them) will have one at the start of the new year. It might be a good time to discuss the importance of listening to music at a healthy volume level. Our students should know that listening to music through headphones at loud volumes may irreversibly damage their hearing. Take a look at some resources at the NIDCD to help your music students maintain healthy listening habits.