It’s that time of year again! Holiday shopping season is in full swing! And if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably got at least one or two musician family members or friends.
When it comes to musicians, their music has a way of bleeding into every other thing they do. For most of them, it can be hard to go a day (let along a few hours) without being able to touch base with their music in some way.
So, this year, why not give them something with extra meaning, a gift that can touch that musical part of their soul? Whether it’s a professional musician, or a passionate amateur you’re shopping for this season, you’re sure to find an incredible gift idea on this list that’s sure to leave a lasting impression!
Check out our list of 10 great 2019 gift idea for musicians!
Beethoven Engraved Quote Pen
This is a pretty good stocking stuffer for anyone on your list who appreciates music – but for the musician in your life, it can be quite an unusual present! What makes it so unique? This stylish pen comes engraved with Beethoven’s famous quote, “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” Did I mention this beautiful collectible pen is refillable?
1000 Record Covers
If the musicians in your life don’t merely play music, but also appreciate its history, this book makes a great gift. With 576 pages, they can learn about the evolution of music throughout the 1960s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, and better understand how music changed over the latter half of the 20th century.
Click N’ Play Gigantic Keyboard Play Mat
Have you ever seen the movie “Big,” with Tom Hanks? This is sort of like the famous floor piano scene, only much smaller. The picture for this product may show a child, and it may be listed under “toys and games,” but there is a 100% chance this will be appreciated by any musician who receives it – especially a pianist! It’s 70“ by 29”, features 8 instrumental sounds, and has 4 modes: play, record, playback, and demo.
Ernie Ball’s Musician’s Tool Kit
A great gift for any guitarist, amateur or professional, this convenient carrying case has everything they’ll need to keep their instrument in fine condition everywhere they go. Some of the reviews even suggest buying a second one to keep in the car – just in case. The kit includes 7 tools – everything they’ll need to change strings, set intonation, adjust action, and check string height.
DropMix Music Gaming System by Hasbro
Developed with Harmonix, the creators of Rock Band and Dance Central, DropMix is a sensational gift for any music lover – but it’s especially great for a group of musicians! The game provides you with 60 cards with music from popular songs. You place a card in each of the 5 slots on the mixer, and the songs combine into a unique mix up that’s a blast to create and listen to!
Magnetic Poetry Music Lover Kit
This a great example of how music tends to seep into everything a musician does. We’ve all seen the individual word poetry magnets, but this is a twist on that popular idea! Giving your musical friends or family this gift tells them you appreciate the melody that’s always coming from them. Let their creativity flow directly from their mind to their refrigerator!
Musical Flowerpot
And speaking of a twist on a popular idea…
They say houseplants do better when you sing or play music for them. This is the ideal way to make sure that a plant gets all the tunes it wants! As both a functional and unique gift idea, these pots connect to your Bluetooth and project the music through their built-in speakers! What’s more, some come with music built right in, and others offer a fun light show to accompany the music.
Folding Music Stand
No matter what instrument they play, every musician needs a way to hold their music. And no matter their skill level, the music they read will likely take the form of sheet music, which will fit comfortably in a stand like this. This stand in particular comes in 7 different colours, folds flat for storage and to fit into its handy carrying case, and can be adjusted for both sitting and standing, from 26” to 40”. It’s easy to see how this became Amazon’s #1 best-selling music stand!
PreSonus AudioBox 96 Studio USB 2.0 Recording Bundle
If you’ve got someone in your life that is genuinely making an effort to have a career as a musician, this is the gift for them. Complete with an interface, high-quality headphones and microphone, and Studio One software, this bundle will allow even those who can’t afford the high cost of studio time to record their own music. Through a simple USB connection, this kit can turn any home office into a home studio!
The Chord Wheel
Billing itself as “The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians” this paperback book makes some bold claims right out the gate – but it backs up those claims with valuable information. The colour wheel is likely something you remember from your earliest school years – the idea that every colour has a complimenting colour opposite it on the colour wheel. This same concept applies to notes and chords as well! This short book can help any musician dive deep into music theory, helping them to analyze chord progressions and compose their own music!
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With the holiday shopping season quickly drawing to a close, make sure you mark off the musicians on your list with gifts that fit their musical soul.
Didn’t find anything that really spoke to you on this list? That’s okay! Holiday musician gift guides are a topic we touch on every year, and many of the gift ideas are still available, and still incredible! Check out some of our previous years’ gift ideas, and better yet, if you find something not on our list, let us know in the comments!
