Why Do Drummers Wear HeadphoneS? A Look at In-Ear Monitors
Why do drummers wear headphones? Ever been at a concert and wondered why the drummer is wearing headphones? It might seem counterintuitive for a musician to wear headphones on stage, surrounded by the loud sounds of their own band. But those headphones, called in-ear monitors (IEMs), serve several important purposes for drummers. Hear the Music…