We Built this Amazing Practice Booth in 1 HOUR!

[@sidneiramalho]

I built mine in 2021 with 2x4s, 2x6s, plywood and acoustic foams from Amazon. Hands down the best money I've spent (around $1200). I can practice any time no one can hear a thing 😊

[@jec0435]

You should do an "nstructable" for folks. I'd be interested in seeing how you did it. :)

[@timmytimster7840]

I'd be really interested as well. I'm just now in a position to build one... got a whole bunch of youtube vids to take as a guide but any other info would be really useful.

[@jacksonholejazz]

@@timmytimster7840 Actually, the simplest way is to get some Eurotec or Bison deck supports (the short ones), add some rubber and build a box on top. The box should have silicon b etween the joints. Then add foam to the interior walls. Not really that hard.

[@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

@@jacksonholejazz How about a "how to" on that?

[@jam-tomorrow]

Interesting. Which acoustic foams did you use please? I can’t decide what’s best.

[@HonestSaxSound-unEdited-]

Great video Jay!! My own solution was a normal practice until 22 hs (it's legal here in Argentine), and after them.. i play ONLY romantic songs.. so the neighbors are happy and no one comes to complain😂😅 Of course, i play not loud, and close good the window, because my little music apartment beside of my house isn't soundproof😊 😊

[@jsazparren]

Really Excelent!!! Thank you to share this wonderful to have an own studio!!!

[@shivampatel6190]

I bought a custom 6x5x8 booth from them a few years ago, best investment i've made so far as it's easy to move between apartments and not bother neighbors here in NYC. Only downside is with these bigger booths you need to make sure the weight of the booth won't be a problem for the floor. Sure it's portable but I've had to get a ground floor apartment everytime which sort of limited my options, especially here in NYC. Then again I have one of their bigger booths so that may not be a problem for the smaller booths. When I was thinking about purchasing the booth Guillermo, the owner, personally made time to facetime me and talk me through all my questions. Really great guy and glad to see the company growing.

[@tzslungnip3843]

For a buck twenty I got these orange foam earplugs, and now I can't heard the neighbors complain.

[@Harako15]

A different type of video, and I love it. Also your house is beautiful Jay

[@bettersax]

Thanks!

[@_mickmccarthy]

That's a pretty outstanding difference! Also that section around 9:15 reminded me of the sliding door scene from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective!

[@eriksax]

I auto cutoff at exactly 8:00 p.m. by the cable clock ⏰. Once my neighbor left a congratulatory note on me car that she loved hearing me play. We had only recently moved in. I was mortified, not realizing she was listening 🎧 so intentionally. All practicing is NOT beautiful. She later encouraged me in person, when she realized who I was (the person that owned the car where she left her hand written note). I was re-mortified, but thanked her graciously and secretly wished I had a soundproof practice room too.

[@christian3014]

Hi from Germany. I got my ONE 1 1/2 Years ago. The only way it would fit, was in our bedroom. So Studiobricks build one with a door (smaller than the usual one) on the small side of the cabin. Though its only about 1 x 1,40 m. its absolute enough to practice and record. I'm not feeling uncomfortable at all ! Best buy ever (besides my YANY WO2 UL :)

[@manuc7354]

das könnte mich sehr interessieren. Kannst mal bitte erzählen, wie du es gemacht hast? Die box von thomann ist ehe zu teuer!!! danke sehr!!!!!

[@Steelhammerr]

It would be nice if the website showed how much one of these costs.

[@Bebopopotamus]

Whenever something doesn't show the price, I know I can't afford it.

[@Lance37a]

​@Bebopopotamus that's true I'm guessing it probably starts at 5,000 or more.

[@martinwieland9188]

The Model shown in the Video is 10.050 € in Europe / Germany.

[@jacksonholejazz]

@@martinwieland9188 So, in other words, absurd.

[@kuztardd]

​@@martinwieland9188 He says it costs the same as a professional tenor sax (11:10), so I am surprised its 10k! wow

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Very cool Jay! I love my garden studio which works for me, but this looks like a brilliant option for a smaller space.

[@rafaellessa5942]

Congratulations for your aquisition! I'm sure you go to your next level soon! As a sax player, we know how we feel when we want to pratice, but at the same time we don't wanna bother our Neighbors 😂, to solve it, the only way I've found was study musical theory 😅.

[@Elephantine999]

Interesting video! That sax is a beautiful thing!

[@jeroenneve5807]

Can you do the mic experiment on alto, into the altissimo range?

[@harrrysaltzman]

Works very well and also looks great after moving the first time!

[@kessax]

hey Jay, it's been a while what I am seeing being built is incredibly amazing

[@sorenfuhrer401]

As someone who built their own room in room system in the basement that works very similar to this, I can tell you what I didn't consider in my dream of practicing at any time of the night is that after an exhaustive day, I'm just too tired most nights...

[@robertp2934]

So true Sören

[@BradyAmerson]

I’d love to know how you did this….any instructions you followed?

[@sorenfuhrer401]

@@BradyAmerson we live in a very old house, so the basement floor was just clay and I was able to built a foundation for that room that has no connection (due to insulation) to the rest of the floor. On top of that I built the walls with bricks that had the highest density I could afford. These were isolated as well, very similar to what you would do if you were to build a house. The ceiling is about 10cm below the actual basement ceiling. It is the weak spot Along with the door) as it is made of different layers of wooden plates and isolation and simply not as absorbent as the massive walls. So this room has no connection to the rest of the house. Also, I made sure to avoid 90 degree angles so that the sound doesn't bounce from one wall to the next and I think this had an impact on the acoustics inside the room which are pretty good.

[@tebs]

Awesome content Jay! This product seems incredible

[@kitosiqueira4815]

I have one just like yours and I love it! It sounds good, it's easy to assemble, stylish, and let me practice and record whenever I want. I'd recorded baritone, alto, tenor and flute with all sounding great, besides that it also works for my wife voice-over recordings. I've made some tests to where place mics and eq and now I have presets for the recordings. Compared to other booths it's much better, well built, eco-friendly, and better to stay hours inside. Totally worth the price. It is really a happiness capsule🎷

[@DeltaRana4]

Is there enough room to play the flute comfortably?... is the width too restrictive?...I'd need enough space to be able to play alto flute so maybe the XXL would be the better option as this one may be just a little too small.

[@kitosiqueira4815]

@@DeltaRana4 Hi I play flute inside and it's ok. I think that if you want to play alto flute it's better to go with a bigger model, but you can play sideways and it's ok for me when I play flute for a long time.

[@c.l.4895]

We need more Better Dog content!

[@thierryroullier8401]

Lovely place in Valbonne! and great video!

[@HahnJames]

That's a pretty clever system. I live in an apartment. I have a huge closet that I play in. All of the stuff hanging on the racks drops the sound level quite a bit. The people living next to me have never mentioned even hearing me. The woman who lives above me says that she likes the "noise" that I make. Just to be on the safe side, I try to be done by 10 PM which is when the state's noise ordinance is in effect.

[@AbiSax]

Cool, nice house too Jay

[@bettersax]

Thanks 👍

[@neilooliveira521]

Great! Thanks for sharing!👍👍

[@andersskeie3760]

This video has it all! Sax, dogs and a song from South Park😂 LOVE IT, and would love to have a room like this of my own

[@iainmillar1532]

Which episode of South Park is the song from?

[@andersskeie3760]

Episode 2 Season 6 Asspen, funny episode where they learn how to ski in As(s)pen😂

[@LalitMadhava]

This is the solution to finish playing in the garage inside my car, Thank you

[@KYRIsax]

I spent hours and hours searching the internet over lockdown for the right solution and not a single review online was clear enough as to whether studio bricks is as effective as it claims to be. Regardless I ended up purchasing one half way through lockdown and it is touch down best money I have ever spent. Great that there is a clear review out there now to help players take the decision! Only downside in my opinion is the overall weight of the unit. It’s all great if you live in a relatively new build. I have moved in a Victorian house since the purchase and until I build a garden office the booth is sitting in storage as the floor won’t take the weight 😭 Great video as ever, thanks for sharing!

[@axe4sax651]

Did you consider any other makes? I assume you are in the UK - the nearest showroom for me is BlackCats - London (100 miles) and from what I can tell the nearest rival KUBE up in Yorkshire (300 miles)

[@KYRIsax]

@@axe4sax651 I did look into KUBE as well as a few others including DYIing my own solution. KUBE weighs exactly the same as Studiobricks but comes in less pieces (ie. each piece is heavier) and has a very different finish as you know. Portability was number one priority for me, but the look and feel of the booth was equally important to me as I was intending to keep it in my home office or even the living room. Both solutions provide a very similar dB reduction to sound once doors are shut. The best advise I can give is to write to both BlackCat Music, the Uks Distributor of Studiobricks (who are lovely by the way) as well as KUBE and ask if they have a client near you who has one of their booths for you to go and see/experience. You would be surprised how many schools/music shops have them. Failing this, I am sure there will be a trade show nearby at some point in the year you can go in and meet the team/see the booths in real life. Feel free to message me on IG and we can chat more about them if you need! They are life changing!

[@nelsongonzalez450]

Love it!

[@sidhree]

Nice vid! What would be the total weight of this configuration? I was surprised to find out I can't just put a too heavy load on our floor, but about 300kg would be ok...

[@atmamanifesta9749]

love ur house, great details

[@bettersax]

Thank you

[@HuntersOA]

This is suuuper cool :O

[@DeltaRana4]

Thank you for giving us this great in depth video. I'm considering the XXL version to give a little more room for a flute player... particularly when playing the alto flute. Being a transverse instrument I don't want to feel cramped. If the music stand arm has a good amount of extension from the table then you would be able to play with your back to the door.

[@robstevens9590]

Wow. Seems very effective!

[@vincentgaglio5106]

Awesome. Love it

[@jaxmiller7902]

This is a very good and cool video

[@makethistechwork2881]

This was exactly what I was looking for (but can’t afford right now). I can’t see that it’s actually so portable. Looks difficult to set up but even worse taking apart. What about those pieces that go into the corners and sink down completely? How do those come out? Anyway, great video! Still on my dream list alongside a pro quality tenor sax.

[@Kirktracy]

Wow! That’s amazing, I imagine it’s quite expensive and out of my budget (pro sax or vintage sax being 7, 8, 10k?) But I’d love one.

[@sandrarogers4899]

Amazing!!!

[@alanslusher2741]

Tell us about that cool stool with the bari sax holder/pad/thingy!

[@ornple]

This looks fantastic but would love to know what price range you're looking at for a similar spec

[@coin777]

probably around 3000-5000$

[@rich4444hrsm]

Cool!!!

[@tomrees4812]

A friend of mine while preparing for his audition for Berklee (he lives in the UK but the audition was in Germany) had to practice out of town in his car because the neighbours complained and his parents banned him from playing in the house. He did get to study in Berklee.

[@jazldazl9193]

So sad but we all must adapt

[@rueazy]

I got an idea... do mouthpiece exercises and practice overtones extensively for a week at 7am-8am in the morning, especially on Saturday and Sunday, then, if you are still alive, start a gofund me page and distribute the link to your neighbours...that should help to cut the cost :)

[@thepianokid27]

This is a truly remarkable product! I wonder if they ship internationally...

[@bettersax]

They do

[@Sumatakyo]

I want one! 😍

[@Alex-f4u6s]

Nice!

[@pleeplop21whatever67]

very cool! hey what ligature would you recommend to be paired with burnin mouthpiece on tenor?

[@rafaellessa5942]

I live in Brazil, it would be amazing if we have this booth here too! Your country is so far better to musicians 😅

[@derdude8201]

I love it and am glad you like it. But I must say I am a little bit confused because of the diffuser style wood plates. Besides the purely technical design that doesn’t really makes sense in my opinion there is the physical aspect of diffusion. For it to proper work, you need a room big enough so the sound waves have. Enough space to travel and diffuse. If you are close to a diffuser it can make things worse. Critical for mixing/mastering and recording. In this tiny space inside the booth it’s more pure reflection but no diffusion.

[@axe4sax651]

Jay, had you considered any other booths brands eg Whisper Rooms, Kube etc? They are all pretty expensive but the killer factor for a non professional musician is tax. I could just about swallow +£7k but when you add the £1500 VAT (20% UK) that I can't claim back, that ends up a bit too much. I've DIY'd one in the past with thick MDF+plasterboard+rockwool in my apartment spare room. It was really really heavy and - I was lucky I didn't end up in the downstairs apartments bedroom! And it was a nightmare to dismantle when I moved - something that needs to be taken into consideration. Life is too short to be going through all that again. I think the StudioBricks is by far the best looking booth out there but does anyone know of any others that perform as well that are a bit cheaper?

[@dcsaxophone]

Hi Jay, your SaxSeat cushion look different and very ergonomic. Where did you get that?

[@ilikemusak]

I wanna know about that awesome stool you have!

[@dinopansieri6250]

Wow thats great ! How much is it ?

[@bettersax]

Check the link, prices vary depending on your configuration.

[@drmcb61]

A villa in the Mediterranean. How nice! does it have a pool too?

[@packosax]

perfecto para practicar en la madrugada

[@crashkahuna]

I think you mentioned you like how you can really hear well the nuances in your playing when using this kind of isolation. Is the sound kind of dead though without any natural room sound? When I play in my small room it sounds kind of uninspiring compared to say the kitchen where it bothers everyone.

[@tomrees4812]

My brother bought one and it cost thousands but he wouldn’t be without it - he has a one bedroom flat and this takes up the bedroom! The advantage is it is easily disassembled but the panels are pretty heavy.

[@bi0r0b0tics]

is it a 2 or a 3 wall booth? a normal or a pro version?

[@Belas_Photography]

What a great practice womb, err room.

[@MrMastergeek]

Any issues with it 7months in? Any shift in your opinion of the purchase?

[@johnvermicelli5649]

Looks nice ! Where from NY Were you from ?. I was from NY .

[@PaulOMalley-u4m]

Jay, thanks for the very informative video! I am considering a Studiobricks booth for practicing vocals and acoustic guitar in an apartment without disturbing my neighbors. My concern is that the space would be too dead for me to hear the actual tone of my voice and guitar. With the reflector panels you installed, can you simulate a decent sounding live space for practicing, without having to use headphones and some kind of reverb?

[@johnliles9445]

Jay, do you have any direct experience with the Whisper Room booths? I'd be interested in knowing how the booth in your video compares with one made by Whisper Room. The Studio Bricks version certainly looks much nicer.

[@bettersax]

I have tried them but never at my home. I would guess that the sound isolation is about the same, but whisper rooms sound very dead since they don't have any sound reflectors on the walls. This booth is much more enjoyable to play in and with the added benefit of mobility.

[@dr.rolanddavis]

@@bettersax Mr Metcalf, I appreciate your artistry and insights. Also, I appreciate the time and energy that you put into your informative videos. A quick question: When Phil Engelman refaced your “Florida” Anniversary, was he able to open up the bore also? (Is that even possible ?) You, and my colleagues , have mentioned how unusually tight the bore is. Also, outstanding video on the StudioBricks sound booth ! I wish you health and joy and many more rapturous musical moments. -Dr D

[@greenockcut]

It's amazing ! How does the price rank with a regular coffin ? I plan on taking my Clarinets Saxophones and Basson with me when I go if I can get of my fear of elevators. Eddie ( Lockjaw) Davis told me that the sound around you is part of the music.

[@ThePalmerino]

The boujee shed!

[@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

No prices listed on their website or brochures... Anybody know how much the various models cost? How do these compare to Whisper Room? Thanks...

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Man this room looks sick! Do they make em large enough for a drummer? 😂 Hope you’re well Jay!

[@bettersax]

Yo Dom! Pretty sure they make them for drummers too.

[@AlexMittsVOID]

Maybe an odd question: When you had to "shift the booth over about 10cm," how did you do that without taking it all apart? At that point in the process, it would already be super heavy.

[@nazarosetrov63]

You have a nice house.

[@bettersax]

Thanks

[@jasonrobbins6944]

Would you be willing to please do a comparison with the Wenger Music version?

[@jpdj2715]

But can it double as an infrared sauna? It looks extremely well designed an constructed. Wow. Often sound insulation can be directional - does it keep your daughter's voice out too - sometimes girls with high-pitched voices, when playing, can be loud and have penetrating voices. Has the manufacturer considered a larger size than this one, with the same insulation properties, that you could build this one into again, so it's absolutely totally sound proof? It already was impressive, really, so the last question is rather hypothetical. Also ideal for classical singers who need to exercise their vocal chords, all musicians.

[@felixol]

Do you protect your ears while playing inside the booth?

[@bettersax]

I’m usually using earbuds which serve as a level of protection.

[@Cubsfan122112]

it's like a large Ikea puzzle. simple enough...

[@fabianrossini1691]

Hi Jay or anyone, can tell me about ear protection. I'm dealing with tinnitus, and it's getting worst through the years. After practicing saxophone my ears gets so sensitive to hi frequencies sounds and it takes days to normalize. Thank you

[@bettersax]

I made a short video about this but you should practice with earplugs in to protect your hearing.

[@rubensaxoalto4847]

How much?

[@samfettig]

Cost?

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

About the same money as…..🤔 I’m thinking about insulating a wood storage shed🤔 $270.00 at Lowe’s for shed, and $200.00 for Rockwool soundproof insulation☮️ Air conditioner not included 😮☮️🎵🎶🎷

[@bettersax]

That is definitely an option.

[@MrReedmonkey]

I have one, triple walled, hermetic seal, double glazed window. Has ventilation but you need air conditioning....more than 15 mins blowing hot air and it is stifling. Without cooling and dehumidification that glass door would be fogged in no time. Good for guitar, no good for serious blowing.

[@Turnipmator]

I watched the beginner series 1-5 but now I don't know what to do with learning my sax

[@Turnipmator]

[@directcurrent5751]

I used old mattress and clearance area rugs from Walmart. $300 and neighbors never complain.

[@dubesorsi]

For all the people asking for prices, there is a search engine named google, basically you type there things you want to know and in one click you pretty much get an answer: the booth costs between 6.500 - 8.000 €.

[@rayopeongo]

I love that you used a baritone for the test. I may have to build something like this. When I practice, I am deep in the basement, and my wife is in the far corner of the upper floor wearing headphones. The room I am in has some extra insulation, but that is it, and I am sure that she would appreciate some extra soundproofing. She enjoys the music, but hearing the same thing over and over again every day does get a little tiresome.

[@jazldazl9193]

Change repertoire?

[@rayopeongo]

@@jazldazl9193 LOL, it’s called practice. I’m not nearly good enough to only need to practice a song once.

[@q12aw50]

@@jazldazl9193well if my band director needs me to practice Spain imma practice Spain not Boplicity

[@Ot_Tokn]

”WE” built it

[@dennisd2531]

Jay, who's the supplier of this product?

[@bettersax]

Studiobricks check link in description.

[@THESAMMUSIC]

兄弟會

[@nicholaswise5818]

Not a fan that it doesn't show a price estimate. Probably means whatever it is will scare away customers

[@p34chzz87]

hey Jay! Would you say the studiobrick is good at keeping noise in and would it be a good option for people living in apartments?

[@tobi_1648]

Yes, watch the video

[@joeblankenship377]

who else sang "We built this practice booth on roooock and rollllll"?

[@tanksama27]

room tour?

[@bettersax]

It’s about time right?

[@jzeph1743]

Imagine not being able to use a mute to dampen your sound

[@VincentLimon]

"A very nice, how much?"

[@o.d.2904]

I play in a shower cabin... works fine...

[@marcelh5010]

I think he is playing good, the neighbours like it. But mine … they can spend me this cabine

[@vincentgaglio5106]

Why are these so expensive

[@marcushahm9032]

i wonder if it can fit a trombone

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

Compared to 4-6 thousand for us less fortunate. Did I mention sound proofing a Mr. Bob orJonny on the Spot🙄🤔

[@badhatharry4323]

dude where are the prizes??? why are they so secretive about this

[@Joeybsmooth]

Sweet...tax rewrite off.

[@bermas8649]

Hello I'm a new subscriber im a new tenor sax user I'm always have a problem on my reed coz I can't afford a branded reeds I always buying a local reed that's why I don't have a progres.please who have a beautiful heart their who can have me a reeds I appreciate it.🥰

[@normalizedaudio2481]

I like to play loud and irritate everyone. I am a SAX player! I play wrong notes too. Those numbers are showing LOG function. Doesn't take much.