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I'm a drummer living in a tiny New York City apartment. Here's how I fit 2 adults, 1 dog, and a drum kit in my 500-square-foot apartment.

Joey HaddenAug 5, 2022, 14:32 IST

Insider's reporter is a drummer who lives in a tiny apartment in NYC.Joey Hadden/Insider

  • Being a musician in NYC can be challenging, especially for a drummer living in a tiny apartment.
  • I play drums in a band while living in a 500-square-foot Brooklyn apartment.
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I'm a drummer who has been playing shows in New York City since I moved here in 2019.

Insider's reporter plays drums at Our Wicked Lady in Brooklyn.Joey Hadden/Insider

I also live in a 500-square-foot apartment with my partner and my dog, so making room to practice and store my drums can be challenging.

From top left to bottom right: Kitchen and living area, dog's bedroom, guest bedroom, main bedroom.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Acoustic drum kits have a lot of parts, and they usually take up about 20 square feet of space, according to a blog by a drummer called Drumming Basics.

A drum kit in a practice space the author used to go to.Joey Hadden/Insider

The first way I save space as a drummer is by practicing in a shared rental space that already houses most of a drum set and costs $125 a month.

The author plays drums in a shared practice space.Joey Hadden/Insider
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I don't need to house the biggest acoustic drums in my apartment since every venue I've played provided a kick drum and toms.

The author's drum set-up at Mercury Lounge.Joey Hadden/Insider

The only pieces of an acoustic kit I do need only take up 10 square feet of space in my apartment, and I use a small electric kit to practice at home.

The author's acoustic kit at home.Joey Hadden/Insider
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I don't often need to amplify the sound, so I rarely plug the kit in. I keep the cords on a shelf beneath the kit to make the space look less cluttered.

The author stores cords on a low shelf.Joey Hadden/Insider

My acoustic drum parts — the snare drum, cymbals, kick pedal, and sticks — all fit in three storage bags under my bed.

The author's cymbals, snare, kick pedal, and sticks all fit under the bed.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Eventually, I want my own complete kit, but for now, my set-up is a better fit for my tiny NYC apartment.

The author plays drums at Our Wicked Lady (L) and Arlene's Grocery (R).Joey Hadden/Insider
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