Newb Soundproofing Help

[jwl]

You have a challenge ahead of you. It will be difficult to do any effective soundproofing without construction. I'd suggest Rod Gervais' book as a starting point, so you can more accurately see what lies ahead of you.

[AwwDeOhh]

"practice" what, exactly?
Drums?
Bass?
Guitar?

You can always hook up headphones and practice in your apt.
If it's drums, you might look into an electronic kit.

[asolutions]

You have a challenge ahead of you. It will be difficult to do any effective soundproofing without construction. I'd suggest Rod Gervais' book as a starting point, so you can more accurately see what lies ahead of you.

Agreed. You can ask the landlord if they would mind you putting up damping compound and additional drywall - this is less expensive than isolation or re-building walls obviously, but would leave the room marginally smaller. If you're new to soundproofing this article may help you out a bit: ASI BLOGS

[xstructx12]

Originally Posted by AwwDeOhh

"practice" what, exactly?
Drums?
Bass?
Guitar?

Sorry I left this info out. I will be practicing percussion. Concert percussion such as vibraphone, marimba etc. I also would like to play drumset down there but I have some practice pads for my kit already so that's not a big deal. Thanks for your help guys.

[jinksdingo]

I just helped a mate relocate his drum practice room.
Of all things he is using "coolroom" panels to line his garden shed.
These panels are sheet metal sandwhiched with foam. Polyurethaned the lap joins in it.
I didn't think it would work but it does. We hung a false ceiling with acoustic poly panels.
We loaded the walls inside with some of it. Along with bass traps in the corners.
I was amazed as it is only about 4" thick and the space loss isn't too bad and you can take it with you when you move.
It might take a while to find an old Coolroom being dimantled but advertize you will demollish and take it away. Cheers