Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 i was practicing and got asked by the neighbors to stop, no matter what instrument i played. stupid neighbors:mad: classes start on 8/18. is it too early to break into campus and use the practice rooms there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Go for it. You may end up with the distinction of being the first ever to get expelled before the school year even starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Go for it. You may end up with the distinction of being the first ever to get expelled before the school year even starts. its college so i cant really get anything but asked to leave. maybe ill just find myself a park or street corner to practice on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Just call the school and see if they'll give you access. If you're enrolled in the fall and you were a student in the program last semester, they'll probably let you if there's a professor there.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 its college so i cant really get anything but asked to leave. maybe ill just find myself a park or street corner to practice on. Well there you go. Tell them it's the room, or the street in front of their house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Where do you live? An apartment? Shared house? If you keep the volume at a reasonable level, I'd just tell the neighbors (politely) to deal with it. You're a musician, and you have to practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Well there you go. Tell them it's the room, or the street in front of their house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Where do you live? An apartment? Shared house?If you keep the volume at a reasonable level, I'd just tell the neighbors (politely) to deal with it. You're a musician, and you have to practice. apartment. i usually practice earlier in the day, but i had to run a few errands after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Insomniac Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Just turn down - or are you trying to find your tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Just turn down - or are you trying to find your tone? i was playing an etude to warm up on *trombone. then switched to acoustic guitar. the first thing that popped into my mind was if im that bad practicing is a good thing. *i have to play at a certain volume or i sound bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geuel Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 i was playing an etude to warm up on *trombone. then switched to acoustic guitar. the first thing that popped into my mind was if im that bad practicing is a good thing.*i have to play at a certain volume or i sound bad. If I'm going to jam late at night, I usually just plug into my mixer and use headphones. So...uhm...maybe. Er... Try that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LittleWoodenBoy Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'd suggest investing in a Silent Brass system. I still haven't manned up and bought the one for Tuba, but I think the Trombone one is cheaper. Looks like about 130 bucks. Well worth the investment if you plan on practicing in your apartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 How would we know? The music building here is open all summer. Give yours a call and get the lowdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Let's see... two acoustic instruments with no amplification involved. What times were you practicing? Usually an apartment building has "quiet hours" when the folks who reside there need to shut things down. For example, my apartment's quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. I don't play trombone, but I play acoustic guitar and sing all the time with no repercussions. Review your lease. If you were playing at the appropriate times, tell your neighbors to STFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 i was practicing and got asked by the neighbors to stop, no matter what instrument i played. stupid neighbors:mad: classes start on 8/18. is it too early to break into campus and use the practice rooms there? Look into your local noise ordinances. If you can legally make as much noise as you want before 9 or 10 PM (as is the case here), I'd tell the neighbors to shove it up their ass. But more politely, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted July 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2008 Do you have a mute for the trombone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Do you have a mute for the trombone? yes. but for brass instruments they make them sound like they have a mute in them not really any less loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 Look into your local noise ordinances. If you can legally make as much noise as you want before 9 or 10 PM (as is the case here), I'd tell the neighbors to shove it up their ass. But more politely, of course. 10 pm but my neighbors are the type that complain when you shuffle papers too loudly:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 10 pm but my neighbors are the type that complain when you shuffle papers too loudly:mad: In that case, f*ck 'em. You have a right to practice at a reasonable volume during reasonable hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 In that case, f*ck 'em. You have a right to practice at a reasonable volume during reasonable hours. That's fine and dandy until the leasing office decides to evict him for multiple complaints. It doesn't matter what the law is in an apartment complex, if your neighbors bitch enough they'll stick it to you.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted July 23, 2008 Members Share Posted July 23, 2008 That's fine and dandy until the leasing office decides to evict him for multiple complaints. It doesn't matter what the law is in an apartment complex, if your neighbors bitch enough they'll stick it to you.C7 Hmmm...getting all soft on JM-5, are we? There wasn't a recent deal between you guys with a Snickers bar, was there? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted July 23, 2008 CMS Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I played trombone, and I still can't side with trying to force the issue with the neighbors. Music practice is {censored}ing annoying as hell to others. Music practic with brass instruments is legally defensible for homicide. Def try the school. It's also easier to practice when you know someone on the other side of the wall isn't aiming a giant cannon at you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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