Klarinet Archive - Posting 000125.txt from 2009/01

From: "Kevin Fay" <kevin.fay.home@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] Soundproofing
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:01:44 -0500

Steve Hartman posted re neighboring apartment dwellers:

<<<Jacob: I suggest that you speak with the affected neighbors and let them
know that you play an instrument and that your practicing may be repetitive
and not exactly 'serenading' at times and get a sense for yourself of their
sensitivity and the degree to which ANY practicing is likely to cause
problems before you move in.>>>

This is a *great* idea. When I lived in Jersey City, my ex and I were
scared that the landlord (in the flat below us) would not like practicing.

. . . turns out that he and his partner were both ersatz opera stars (i.e.,
in the shower). They offered the use of their piano whenever we wanted to
us it.

FWIW, it often helps to bring beer when making the introduction. It's hard
to hate a neighbor who's offered you a beer first.

kjf

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