Is this a functional garage with a door that needs to be operational? Its going to be difficult to do much real containment with a garage door, but you could try hanging some heavy blankets to add some mass and damping.

Approach the neighbors and tell them that it's really important to you and to agree on a nice time period that's the most convenient for everyone. And tell them about all of the sound proofing measures that everyone on the forum is about to give you.

the finger genius wrote:Is this a functional garage with a door that needs to be operational? Its going to be difficult to do much real containment with a garage door, but you could try hanging some heavy blankets to add some mass and damping.The door does need to stay functional (per local building codes, plus we need to get bikes in and out), but maybe we can work on mass and damping. We do also have a beater upright piano that I was going to try to give away, but maybe that can serve as one partition in a drum zone. It definitely has mass.Thanks.

Perhaps you could built something portable . A layered partition that's put in front of the door in parts and removed when done playing.

Would it be feasible to get an electronic kit instead?

We're potty training here one week after the little lady celebrated her 2nd birthday. We finally got a full release of pee instead of a little drip, and a full-on poo. The only trouble is her knowing when it's time to go.It's kind of like being under house arrest.

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twelvepoint wrote:Would it be feasible to get an electronic kit instead?This might be a good idea, they also make quiet heads and cymbals these days I think.Also - six flags trip last week, waiting in line for Dark Knight rollercoaster:

twelvepoint wrote:Would it be feasible to get an electronic kit instead? I've thought about these, but the full sensory aspect of playing drums is pretty important here. He's an autism spectrum kid with some sensory issues but also skills related to music, math, and anything with patterns. I haven't tried electronic drums myself, but I'm guessing that the feeling you get from playing them is just different and maybe less satisfying (?).The quiet cymbals and drum heads someone else suggested sound like they could be worth a look.Thanks.

Cross post from free stuff thread -Anyone in Chicago in need of baby furniture, specifically a changing table/dresser combo, and a matching wardrobe thingy? PM me if interested and I can send pix. Nice, solid construction, dark cherry stain. Yours for the price of "you come get this stuff and haul it away from my house."