I had a lot of background noise of my husband and dog waking up, which is the exact reason why I prerecord these guided meditations. I live in a small 1-bedroom with 2 adults, a dog and a cat....and a noisy roadway near me. Some Texans love loud cars/trucks/motorcycles, so I have to adjust my schedule appropriately. If the noise in this live bothers you, go to the Forest Bathing Meditation inside the Mindful Moments classroom course.