It Doesn't Always Have To Be Synths!
Living in an apartment shouldn’t mean suffocating your inner rock star or muting your folk crooner alter ego. The modern urban musician faces unique challenges: paper-thin walls, neighbours who schedule complaints like clockwork, and landlords who think "quiet enjoyment" means no tambourines after sunset and I men, in that last one, they're right. Yet, there’s hope. With these judiciously chosen instruments—all available from the fine folk at Musicmaker—you can keep the music alive without a full-scale uprising in your building.
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1. Taylor GS Mini Series Acoustic Guitar
Let’s start with a little piece of sonic brilliance: the Taylor GS Mini. It’s a guitar that doesn’t need a passport to enter your modest flat but delivers the resonance of something that’s clearly eaten its five-a-day. Compact enough to tuck under your bed but with enough tonal warmth to melt even the iciest neighbour’s glare. It’s crafted with love, precision, and just the right amount of Taylor magic.
Browse all our GS Mini's Here.
2. Koda Bodhrán with Bag
Ah, the bodhrán. Tradition is always a good place to start and this little fella can be tickled very effectively. The Koda bodhrán is your gateway to becoming the pied piper of Irish folk. It’s light, comes with its own bag, and is utterly neighbour-friendly when paired with a touch of discretion. Think of it as the heartbeat of your subdued, late-night jam sessions—subtle yet commanding.
3. Korg B2-BK Digital Piano, Black
Pianos in apartments are often the stuff of myth or madness, but the Korg B2-BK Digital Piano defies expectations. While it may not be acoustic, it’s a compromise that reeks of genius. It’s compact, stylish, and comes with the all-important headphone jack for when inspiration strikes at midnight. Pair it with the MM Keyboard Upgrade Promo Pack—complete with a stand, stool and headphones —to transform your your practice into a professional, yet quiet, recital. Now available at a new low price too!
4. Ukuleles
The ukulele is the musical equivalent of a gentle pat. It’s charming, melodic, and utterly inoffensive (unless you’re butchering "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for the 37th time). Musicmaker’s selection of ukes is a treasure trove of delightful finishes, bright tones, and all the whimsy you could ask for. Play one, and you’ll be the toast of your next rooftop barbecue… or at least your cat’s favourite human.
Browse our current Uke selection HERE.
5. Cajóns
For the rhythmically inclined, the cajón is a marvel. It’s a box you sit on that happens to make music—what could be more apartment-appropriate? It’s versatile, stylish, and can produce a range of tones from bass thumps to sharp slaps. Plus, it’s an excellent perch for when inspiration fades and you’re pondering your next chord progression.
Final Thoughts
Apartment living doesn’t have to mean abandoning your musical ambitions. It’s about choosing the right tools—the quiet geniuses, the compact virtuosos, the rhythm-makers that sing when you ask them to, not when they feel like it. Thanks to Musicmaker, these instruments are lifelines for your creativity amid the chaos.. Now, go forth and play.
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