>>20 No, it's just a long sentence. I agree that earplugs do work sometimes, but what if you want to watch TV or do listen to your own music?

I say, get your own guitar, but make it electric.

If you're good at music, try to figure out what key he's playing in. Then play in a dissonant key. For example, if he's playing in C major, play in C# minor.

(this is humorous, but you could try it anyway.)