"96% of musicians lack healthcare. When an artist cancels shows because of illness, it infects the entire industry, straight down to the fans. "

"Today health insurance companies consider musicians an "at risk" population due to legitimate occupational health risks - road travel, hearing damage, and repetitive stress disorders. "

"Always warm up physically before you sing. In particular, stretch and loosen up your neck, shoulders, and upper back. Repeat after singing, to allow cooling down. "

"Singers - If you have a sore throat, remember vocal rest and hydration. Vocal rest means no singing, no shouting, no whispering, no forcing, and limit your phone calls. Hydration means water, not tea/coffee or alcohol. "

"Try to get your booking agent to arrange for well rounded healthy meals, either at the hotel or venue - or use your per diems wisely to make sure you're eating a balanced diet. "

"Do quick stretching throughout the day - it helps relieve stress and exercises your muscles. Try bringing a volleyball or soccer ball for some gas station games. "

"Make sure someone in the band has health and safety responsibilities and make sure that there is an adequately stocked first aid kit in the van or on the tour bus. "

"Keep significantly hydrated when in air-conditioned space - like a plane. This is important for singers, as the dehydrating effect of air-conditioning can make singing difficult. Wrapping your throat up can also help prevent drying of the throat. "

"Once hearing damage occurs, there is usually no cure. If you start experiencing hearing problems, such as a ringing in your ears, you need to get professional help. "

"Your hearing can not be replaced or renewed...once it is gone, it's gone"

"Hearing damage...it can take just one exposure to high decibel sound to develop tinnitus, the permanent ringing in the ears"

"If your ears are ringing, your body is telling you the music is too loud"

"Rule of thumb to protect your hearing, if you have to speak above a normal conversational level to be heard, the music is too loud."