According to some studies, it takes 10,000 hours for you to master any trade. If you’re serious about music, you must spend hours playing. The thing is that most people don’t have studios, which leaves you in a peculiar position.
Sure, you are playing in your room, but your roommates or family can still hear. Once you become good at it, they might not mind, but even the best performance can be unwelcome to someone who has just returned from work/school. To make matters worse, it will take a while until it sounds good. Most of the time, it will just be you butchering the same riff repeatedly. This is enough to erode even the strongest of relationships.
You might not have a home studio even if you are a career musician. So, the only way out is to soundproof a music practicing room in your home. Now, this heavily varies according to your instrument. Insulating the space for a guitar and doing so for the drums is different. Here are some tips to help you out.
Increase Wall Thickness
The best way to soundproof the room is to make the walls thicker. How can you do this? Well, the simplest solutions are to add insulation or apply drywall. Ideally, you would choose thicker drywall. This will somewhat increase the project’s cost, but it will also quite drastically improve the effect.
Those with heftier budgets may also want to consider padding their walls. Aside from just making it quieter, this will also boost the effect of recording. If you’re going through the effort of soundproofing the room, why not make an extra effort to make it a studio?
Tend to Windows
Another big concern is your windows. Now, while you can browse the market for the least reflective window pans or even buy window inserts, purchasing a good curtain is far cheaper. The reason why this works is simple – windows are smooth surfaces that vibrate when hit by a sound wave. Curtains are made out of fabric which has an entirely different texture.
Ideally, you would buy soundproof curtains for windows. Some may argue that heavy curtains would do, but you would be surprised at the difference. In terms of price, there’s not that big of a difference. It’s also worth keeping in mind that this is not a purchase that you’ll repeat anytime soon. Once you buy a curtain, you’re set for years.
Again, there’s a chance you’ll also record video in this studio. Reactions to other people’s covers or original music videos are quite popular on YouTube. This will make the area more aesthetic and allow you to dim the room at your behest. When it comes to natural light, it’s not just about letting it in. Sometimes, you need an elegant way to keep it out.
Buying a Carpet
Ideally, you would pick a soft flooring option for the room. However, doing so later on can be pretty expensive. Sure, there are great ways to pick a sound-absorbent underlayer, even mortar with these properties, and make a difference. It’s far cheaper and simpler to buy a carpet. This will improve the room’s acoustics and reduce the impact of foot traffic. Eliminating background noise is one of your priorities when making a home studio.
A carpet will also make the room warmer. This is more than just good news for those who like to walk barefoot. According to some estimates, a carpet can raise the temperature in the room by about 2 degrees, which is more than noticeable. It will also be noticeable on your next power bill. Once again, it’s also a visual addition to the room, which is far from insignificant.
Seal the Gaps
Sound can escape through the gaps, so the room needs to be sealed tight. Carefully inspect the room and look for any gaps or cracks. Apply mortar or another sealant to ensure no noise escapes the room. This won’t take too much time or money, but its difference will be astronomical. This is also something that you need to recheck regularly.
One more thing you need is a draft stop underneath the doors. Sure, even folding a towel can make a difference, but if you’re going through all this effort, why not buy a proper draft stop? There are many different types that you can buy, but the majority of them will do the job. It all comes down to personal preference. Since you’re probably going to install it on your own, we advise you to research the installation before buying.
Picking the Right Paint
There's one more method to try out for those who want to do everything they can and stay on the budget. Namely, you can buy sound-deadening paint and paint the room. This paint is not cheap, but it’s far more affordable than many alternatives. Also, if money is not the issue, you can use this on top of all the other changes we’ve discussed.
Now, it’s important to mention that this paint works both ways. It keeps your home quiet but also prevents noisy distractions from outside. In other words, if you’re feeling extra generous and hard-working, you might also want to consider painting the surrounding rooms. Slapping this paint on both sides of the wall can make a noticeable difference.
For those interested in the specific, it’s worth mentioning that soundproof paint may reduce normal frequencies by more than 30%. A single coat can reduce the noise by 2-4 decibels, which adds up when considering that the standard application comes in three coats.
Wrap Up
By reducing the sound by just 10 decibels, you can reduce the subjective volume by about 50%. Also, it’s not just about the volume. It’s about the fact that you’re spending money and investing active effort to protect your roommates/family from your noisy hobby. By making this extra effort, you’ll already make it easier to tolerate. Sometimes, it’s not about the noise but the perceived audacity. So, you must make it right from both practical and ethical standpoints.
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