If you’re a musician, I am sure you’ve searched high and low for the right place in your home to turn into your music room. The more soundproof your room is the better off you’ll be.
Start by checking out the basement, if you have one. Basements are usually amongst the best rooms in a house for musicians because they are naturally soundproof because of the masonry foundation surrounding them. Masonry is, realistically, one of the best soundproofing materials available because it absorbs low frequency sounds (like those you’ll make with a good set of drums).
I’ve seen several musicians opt to turn their garages into music rooms. What they don’t realize is that the large garage door really diminishes the ability of the garage to muffle the sounds they are making. The noise is, in reality, louder than it would be had you stayed in the house.
If you must choose a room inside your home, make sure you choose one that is furthest away from the person most likely to complain (like the elderly couple living next door). Once you find the right room you can add a few extra soundproofing materials and you’ll never bother your neighbors (or family) again.