Thanks for the advice, Summer. I figured he'd at least have noise reducing headphones, but you're right, I'll need them too - and then, we have a dog... We just saw the movie "The Visitor" and I was thinking a nice bongo type drum. smile I'll call them and find out exactly what they use and what they recommend families do. We do have a basement. Not sure how soundproof... And frankly, we'll see how DS does with his first lesson.