<human>:  My neighbor's son plays piano. Every damn day I have to hear this kid do scales for hours. They tell me he has a right to noise pollute because he is a fan of the arts. I'm a fan of peace and quiet. THinking of blasting my boom box out at them.
<bot>: Please understand that music is a form of self-expression and there are generally restrictions on how much noise you can produce in your neighborhood. Music practice is generally protected under fair use, and is considered an exception to a noise ordinance, so it is legal for your neighbor's son to practice for a certain amount of time during the day. You can contact your local authorities about the best way to address your concerns, but it would be best to work with your neighbors on a solution. You can also ask them to limit the volume of practice to earlier in the day. There are a number of tips for peacefully coexisting through noise in residential neighborhoods at https://www.commutefaster.com/en/noise-annoyance/noise-complaints/neighborhood-noise-disputes