Why Soundproofing Your Basement Might Be Right For You
The instruments are loud. Lessons are expensive. Practice makes perfect. Do you see where I’m going with this? My parents never got me a drum set when I was a kid because it would be too loud to have in the house. Had my basement been soundproofed, however, I might have been a world-class percussionist by now. If you have children who want to or are starting to play an instrument, a soundproof basement is a perfect place for them to practice. You can even learn or practice yourself! Here are some great reasons why you should consider soundproofing your basement:
At-Home Practice Area
By now we are all very familiar with remote work or learning at home thanks to Covid-19. So why not practice your instrument at home? With a soundproof basement, you can hone your skills from the comfort of your own home. This makes staying committed to learning and improving much easier, because you can do it anytime you like, for as long as you like. You can take a lunch break, and come back to it. It is a great way to keep kids off their phones and focused on something productive. Who knows, maybe your child has the potential to be an amazing musician. With a designated practice area at home, they will be able to play their hearts out without filling the house with noise!
Financial Incentive
Not only will your kids no longer be limited to practicing at paid lessons, but your wallet will also feel a little heavier. With a soundproof basement, musicians can take full advantage of online instrument learning and play along at their own pace, without tailoring their habits to their teacher or peers. Plus there are tons of free resources online to teach music step by step, on YouTube especially. So if times get tough, you don’t have to cut off your kids' lessons, and by extension their practice time. A soundproof basement can also add to your home's resale value!
Different Soundproof Options
These are all great reasons to soundproof your basement, but odds are it isn’t exclusively going to be a recording studio. Your basement will be used for other things, and you will have to think about what else will be going down there. Luckily, there are many insulation options available that are made for specific purposes. Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate can walk you through these options to help you make the best choice for your basement!
If you or your kids are struggling to get into music because they don’t have reliable access to a designated space, soundproofing your basement is the easiest way to solve that problem!