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Office Hours Q&A 214 | Silent Acoustic Guitar?
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Hi Everyone,
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There was only one question this week and it was about silent guitar practice and wether that means electric guitar only.
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Comments
Tasha McManus
Hey Weezley:-) Travel guitars, headphone amps, and like are the one area of gear I am really well acquainted with because I am a Flight attendant and I have had to know. Please feel free to reach out because I have some things to share that you might not think about until it’s too late. Also, if it all possible, I do suggest getting your baby used to sleeping with noise. I know this sounds crazy, but my dad was a professional drummer when I was little and I used to sleep on stage next to his drum set often. It’s amazing what kids can sleep through if they are acclimated to it 🤷🏻♀️
Weezley
Hi Scott, do you have any ideas for practicing _quietly_? My wife and I have just had our first baby and we are still adjusting to life as parents. We've made it through the first 6 weeks but I don't have time to play guitar like I used to. Of course the only time I can get is when the baby is sleeping. I only have an acoustic and almost always play without a pick because the pick is so loud. We are in a small house so quiet is the only option here. Is my only option to switch to electric and headphones? I can do some quiet fingerpicking but it's hard to find a consistent quiet strum. One heavy stroke and the baby is awake! What can you recommend?
