Creating the perfect music traveler space: designing your DJ set, piano, drum, band room, and more!
Music brings life and energy to any home. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just beginning your musical journey, having a dedicated space for your instruments and practice can transform your experience. In this blog post, we would like to share a few tips, specifically on creating the ideal space for you as well as listing on Music Traveler's platform for other musicians to access!
Ideal rooms, spaces within your space can vary but if you have a sound isolated space, or a separated spaces such as sunroom, guest house, garden house, and so on, of course, you can convert the space into a music studio to make a lot more noise with lesser sound proofing to get done. Remember that drum, amplified instruments can be very loud. Louder than you think. Choosing a space that minimizes disturbance to neighbours, and anyone around you shall be considered and prioritised.
For pianos: Allow for proper placement away from direct sunlight, exterior walls, and heating/cooling vents. Grand pianos require about 10×14 feet minimum, while uprights need less space but still require room for proper sound projection.
For drums: A minimum of 10×10 feet provides enough space for a basic kit plus drummer movement. Additional space allows for more comfortable playing and better sound development.
For band setups: Consider at least 15×20 feet to accommodate multiple musicians, instruments, amplifiers, and adequate space between players.
For DJ sets, production studio: Consider at least 20x20, so you can have someone dance around.
Plan your layout with clear pathways and designated zones for different instruments. This organization helps with both functionality and sound control.
Please remember. You will be spending a lot of time there and other will do too. Make sure to create a space where you don't feel clausterphobic, can't breathe or move around freely.
Flooring, Sound Isolation, Acoustics, Sound Proof, Climate Control..
- Carpeting absorbs high frequencies but can make a room sound dull for piano
- Hardwood provides warmth and some reflectivity, ideal for piano spaces
- Cork or rubber flooring offers excellent sound absorption and comfort for drummers
- Floating floors can provide additional isolation from structure-borne sound
- Consider double or staggered-stud walls with insulation
- Acoustic door seals and solid-core doors
- Resilient channel mounting for drywall
- Floating floors for drum kits
- Window plugs or double-glazed windows
And so on.. For drums, DJ sets and band room creators, a room-within-a-room could be an option or necessary for proper isolation. Creating a dedicated music spaces need thoughtful plannig whether for a simple space for guitar, or other string instrument. pianp, drum sessions, or full band rehearsals. By addressing enough spaces, acoustics, isolation, and comfort, you'll create a space that not only sounds great but inspires musical creativity. That's most important when creating the space the magic to happen.