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Another solution... er, suggestion is to talk with your doctor about hearing issues and whistle playing. Maybe issue isn't the whistle at all and something more important. Please seriously consider ytliek's advice. I avoided seeking medical advice for far too long and, as a result, have permanent h...

Here is a photo of the last set of whistles to be made in my Chilliwack shop: http://obrienwhistles.com/sitebuilder/images/bocote_set-462x343.jpg Last month, I started my seventh decade and decided it was time to retire from my day-job as a high school teacher. My Chilliwack shop is being dismantle...

A quick update: A musician friend, who used to host the now defunct local Irish Sessions, was over for coffee Sunday and told me about a new Session that was starting up later that day. She encouraged me to take a whistle and join in, so I grabbed my headphones and set out. With the headphones on, i...

While it isn't IRM, it is something that captures the spirit of the season. Merry Christmas! Nurse Froggy Unlikely source of seasonal music [sorry I don't know how to post the link so you can just click on it-technologically challenged Nana, without techie grandkids available, at the moment] http://...

I've suffered from Tinnitus for decades. I often describe it as ten thousand crickets chirping in the background and its more or less constant. Most of the time, including when in conversation or playing an instrument, I've sort of learned to tune it out, mostly anyway. Hi Chuck, Are there any thin...

Flexismart, I did try that, but it was awkward blowing the whistle at the same time. The hounds though it was hilarious! Thanks for clarifying your experience with the Bose QC25, Tor. I tried using the phones without the NC for the High D and Eb whistles, and found the results varied with the indivi...

Thank you for the links, Feadoggie and BigDavey.

How do you cope with tinnitus? I've suffered from it for so long that I can just ignore it 95% of the time. It bothers me more at night than any time else. During the day, I can play music all day as a distraction, which helps my ADD also. Does it help to play quiet music at night? I set a timer to...

Welcome to Chiff & Fipple, Dog Whisperer. As a fellow newbie, I've found great advice, warm support and many good chuckles from the forum members. If you find a good counsellor for your hounds, please forward the information ASAP. My loyal hounds insist on remaining within a few feet of me while...

Sorry for the rant in the previous post. The 'nurse' part of 'Nurse Froggy' does take over, at times.

I went through a period of time when tinnitus almost totally kept me from playing. Whistle was the worst. Flute was difficult. I played around with strings (Uke) for a while and luckily it went away. I tried ear plugs for a while. Didn't seem to help much. Stuff just sounded strange. Did you try no...

:poke: The earbuds look much less conspicuous for use in pubic situations. You just need some stylish fashion accessories to go over the muffs and you'll have it made, and being winter this may be just the thing! http://img02.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i2/T1LYhHFBdKXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg_210x210....

I've been using these plugs for years and really like them (the flat frequency response lets the music still sound as it should, just quieter): http://www.etymotic.com/er20.html And I know some people who swear by these: http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/erme.html (These cost the ...

Lynn did caution against using high volume settings when listening to music, as the headphones can be cranked up quite loud. Anything about playing the whistle? Lynn thought that using the Bose NC to block out the volume of the whistle was ideal. Her concern was more for plugging into an iPhone and...

Just returned from a consultation with my audiologist. Lynn gave the Bose noise canceling headphones a ringing endorsement. Sorry, under the circumstances, that pun was irresistible. She uses the Bose NC phones herself and said she 'loves them.' Lynn did caution against using high volume settings wh...