When we purchased a new house I made sure that there was a finished basement that was absolutely sound proof. I claimed it as my listening space and termed it the "Den of Iniquity." I made it known that this was Daddy's space and that he would decide all matters of decor and local ground rules in this area. Previously listening had been a problem at times because of the intimate nature of our house. I expected to be a bit lonely in my new surroundings, but I have found the opposite to be true. Now that there is a place in the house where I am the sole and absolute authority on conduct and decor everyone wants to hang there (including my wife) because that is where the fun is. My entire family is becoming more interested in music. My daughter has taken up the cello. We all sing and dance together as a family to all sorts of music. Quite often my wife and I exercise vigorously in the "Den." My advice is to create your own space and then make it fun for the family to be there. Everyone's life will be richer and the rolls will be more frequent and possibly more enjoyable.
