It could be worse: they could be singers

BBC:

Two violinists are looking for a new home after council officials threatened to seize their antique instruments because of "noise nuisance".

Oliver Morris and Hazel Ross, both 25, were told their practice would not be tolerated by the anti-social behaviour action team at Manchester City Council.

In a letter, the council said further practice by the pair at their Whalley Range home would lead to a Noise Abatement Notice, which could be followed by a warrant to enter the property and seize the violins.

It said: "This behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by Housing Services."

Reminds me of this short story, "The Scarlatti Tilt," by Richard Brautigan, quoted here in its entirety:

"It's very hard to live in a studio apartment in San Jose with a man who's learning to play the violin." That's what she told the police when she handed them the empty revolver.