The words, “The Ear Brain System were recently used in an Editorial by Frederick Gallun and Gabrielle Saunders. It had previously been used s a conference title at the 2009 Biennial National Centre for Rehabilitative. Auditory Research (NCRAR). The editorial covers a number of themes. What particularly struck me was a reference to some work showing that musical training enhances speech perception in noise. There are good scientific explanations for this, but to me, it also passes the common sense test, and reflects what some of our clients say to us. So today’s message is to consider some form of ear training as part of your better listening and hearing aid world