[CAUT] Are there many piano techs who are veterans?

[Ken Zahringer]

Nine years USAF, but I've had tinnitus all my life.  Great career choice,
huh?  I went into the audiology clinic at my local VA a few years ago, when
it was particularly bad for a while.  They didn't quite know what to do with
me, since I wasn't half deaf like most of their clients.  They had to
recalibrate most of their test equipment to get a reading on me.  In the
end, they couldn't do anything for me.  Oh, well.

I would be very interested in any new developments in this field.  If you
get a chance, also ask Dr. Lilly about any developments in treating
hyperaccusis, a rarer but often co-existing problem.  Although it is much
less common than tinnitus, it can be much more debilitating.

I would imagine the proportion of vets in our field is roughly the same as
the population in general.  And, like the general population, mostly older
guys.  At 49, I'm probably among the youngest vets in PTG.

Thanks for your concern and efforts,
Ken Z.


On 5/13/07 2:51 AM, "Diane Hofstetter" <dianepianotuner at msn.com> wrote:

> Are any of you veterans?  Do any of you have tinnitus?
> 
> Thursday evening I will be attending a talk; "Treatment for Hearing Loss and
> Tinnitus: State of the Art" by Dr. David Lilly, at one of the largest, most
> up-to-date hearing research centers in the counry, the new National Center
> for Rehabilitative Auditory Research.
> 
> I was fortunate to meet Dr. Lilly at a recent hearing convention and am
> looking forward hearing him speak again and to finally seeing the research
> center.
> 
> Since this facility is part of the  Veteran's Administration, their focus is
> on helping veterans with their hearing problems and I am wondering how many
> piano technicians are veterans.  It would be a good talking point if I ask
> them for help with research for piano tech's hearing problems.
> 
> Thanks!
> Diane
> 
> Diane Hofstetter
> 
> 

-- 
Ken Zahringer, RPT
University of Missouri
School of Music