Requesting Aid on Room Setup

Hey guys, Long-time lurker, first-time poster ( please be kind ). I've followed many of the builds here, and seen the many, many times when a "noob" such as myself has come here, asked a ton of questions, and not bothered reading the "Please Read Before Posting" thread. I have read a good portion of that, but for my purposes, hopefully I can just jump right in here. I'm not going to be doing any sort of construction for my room, so I figure at least for the time being I don't need to read all the FAQ on floating floors, soffits, etcetera (though if I'm wrong, please tell me kindly and I'll re-figure my figuring). Basically, I have a spare room that my wife has generously given me permission to set up as a studio for a few years until we move back to Asheville. I just want to know what kinds of temporary measures can (and should) I take to make my room sound a bit better and cleaner? I'm a drummer and pianist by trade, and just like to do a bit of light recording on the site. In my very professional drawing below, I forgot to include that there's a keyboard on the "NE" wall, perpendicular to the desk. The room is 13'2" by 11'4", with a couple windows and doors. Carpet all over, popcorn ceiling. I'm willing to build some things that can be set up temporarily (hung from walls, set in corners, etc), but I won't do any permanent construction to the physical layout of the room at all. I figure maybe some movable corner traps and wall absorbers, but I was hoping some people here could give me advice on the specifics. Edit: Some more notes after re-reading the big "Don't Post Until You Read This" memo: - I'm not very loud, and the neighbors aren't that close anyway. My problem isn't soundproofing so much as it is just making the room sound good. - The Room is 8' tall, as is standard I believe. - Walls are painted drywall. - House on a slab, no basement/crawlspace below. - I'm relatively handy with wood-working, built my desk and rackunit, as well as my keyboard stand. Thanks a ton, and please let me know if you need any more information that what I've supplied. -B Edit: and like a total noob to everything intrawebz-related, I forgot to post my picture the first time.. Pic linked here: Linked to image because it's bigger than forum allowances

walkaway (great CountingCrows song btw), welcome to the forum. I'll be kind as per request :) do you have any SPECIFIC questions? please let us know!

It is a great song! Okay, specifics. Here's what I'm looking to do. I just want my room to sound better. There is natural reverb (because I have no absorbers, dampeners, or wall dressings at all) that I would like to try to get rid of, or at least soften a bit. I would like to know some ideal locations of where to put up some hanging absorbers when it comes to drum kits. I've seen pictures of people that hang them on the walls next to drums, and wasn't sure if there were specific sizes (of absorbers) or heights (on the wall) that work better than others to do what I'm wanting to do. Secondly, my monitors (Yorkville YSM1a) are currently positioned on top of the shelf on my desk. They are directly at ear level, so if I put pads beneath them, they'll raise them a bit higher than my chair can go. Is that a major issue? For that matter, what pads would be recommended to put beneath them to give a bit of isolation? Also for monitoring (I think), should I build some corner absorbers to go in each of the two corners adjacent to the desk? Nothing permanent, just 17x17x24" units that can stand in the corner, then be removed? I've found a few schematics for building them, but with no mention of the specific material for the inside (and outside), so could use some direction in that aspect. Should there be some hanging absorbers behind the desk (on either side of the window)? And as for the window(s), should I cover them up ideally with something rigid, or would it suit my purposes adequately to just curtain them? I hope that's what you meant by specific! I'm not a major player here, I just want my mixes to sound better, and would like a few tips in that direction. Thanks! -B