@MuddyBoots do you have a mute for your violin? That cuts down on some of the noise but not all. I’ll be honest I’m always self conscious about playing and worrying about bothering neighbors too but I haven’t had one complaint in 2 years of playing regularly. I just make sure I do it at a decent hour. I also asked building management if it was okay and they said yes and I actually have received compliments from my friend/neighbor across the hall cause she loves hearing me play.

I think giving your neighbors a heads up is a good idea. But after that I wouldn’t worry about it. When I first moved in here I was afraid to make any noise at all lol but now I’m less self conscious. Never received one noise complaint in 5 years of living here.

An alternative one day if you feel more comfortable with it is saving up for an electric silent violin. They’re a lot quieter than acoustics