You Need: A milk frother.
You Can Use: A whisk and a saucepan.

First of all, a milk frother is kitchen clutter. Second, it sounds worse than an ailing vacuum cleaner. To whip up a cappuccino quickly and quietly: Heat milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat until it is frothy on top but isn't yet climbing the sides of the pan. Then whisk the milk rapidly to the desired frothiness, about 1 minute, taking care not to scald it. Pour into coffee; serve immediately.