achdumeingute
Senior Member
I experienced this every week. I have a low end Roland e-kit at home. I usually play after 11pm at night (wife and 2 kids under 5). Before my 2nd daughter was here I took lessons. They had an acoustic kit. I'd practice 2hrs per night, nail my "homework", go to my lesson...and feel like I hadn't played at all. It was very frustrating...but the feel was different. I think more experienced players can overcome this...but IMO a beginner needs equipment consistency to develop solid technique. I'm hoping to scrounge up $$ and get me an acoustic kit one of these days.
As far as ear protection goes...check out etymotic ear plugs. I know some that have them, and they are great. Custom fit to your ear. They cost you about $300, but your ears and hearing are worth that, right?
For soundproofing, egg crates don't do much. Also, do you really need sound "proof" or just good dampening? Big difference in cost...drywall is a very good dampening material and relatively cheap. I'm considering building a small square "room" in my garage...I don't need it to be "proof", low TV volume works for me...
As far as ear protection goes...check out etymotic ear plugs. I know some that have them, and they are great. Custom fit to your ear. They cost you about $300, but your ears and hearing are worth that, right?
For soundproofing, egg crates don't do much. Also, do you really need sound "proof" or just good dampening? Big difference in cost...drywall is a very good dampening material and relatively cheap. I'm considering building a small square "room" in my garage...I don't need it to be "proof", low TV volume works for me...