Best Gift Ideas of Musicians
Searching for the perfect gift for the music-lover in your life? Explore this curated list from our friends a Symphonic of useful gadgets and gift ideas for musicians.
Best Gift Ideas of Musicians
by Randi Zimmerman via Symphonic Blog
What do you gift a musician who has everything? A Spotify Premium subscription won’t cut it, they already have that… Headphones? They definitely have that… Not to worry, we’ve come up with some gift ideas for musicians that are sure to impress this holiday season. Here’s the rundown…
Guitar Repair Toolkit
If you’ve got someone in your life who is constantly breaking strings on their guitar or is even just in a band with other people who play guitar, this small toolkit is the perfect gift for a musician on the go. It’s not bulky like some others on the market and includes everything you need to change strings, set tone, check string height, and more to help them maintain and repair any guitar wherever they may be.
🎁 Check it out on Amazon right here.
Smartphone Guitar Capo
Sticking with the guitar-related goodies here, this one is a cool one I haven’t seen before. I think it’s meant for those just learning to play so you can see chord progressions and watch lessons with ease, but it could also be used to record yourself from a cool angle while on stage, streaming on TikTok live, or however else you could use this unique angle. Plus, it’s an easy spot to stick your phone if you use it to tune your guitar.
🎁 Check it out on Amazon right here.
Orba Handheld Multi-Instrument
The Orba Handheld Multi-Instrument is a handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller that lets you loop Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to create songs on the go, no matter where you are. Whether you want to use the built-in speaker or hook it up to your favorite headphones, anyone can create on the go with this badass, mini music maker.
🎁 Available on Amazon right here.
Numark DJ2GO2 Touch
Got a DJ in your life who wishes they could mix on the go without lugging along a whole set? Or maybe you’ve got a friend with great music taste who’d love to get into DJing but is intimidated by full CDJs… Either way, this is a great gift for either of those friends. Now I might be a little biased here because I have this myself, but I truly love it. I learned how to DJ on it, it’s super easy to throw in your bag and go, and I can’t recommend it enough. Anywhere you go, you can bring this bad boy along and truly bring the party wherever you go. And at a fraction of the price of your typical deck, this one’s a no-brainer.
🎁 Get it on Amazon right here.
Vertical Vinyl Record Player (with Bluetooth)
For those who collect records with cool artwork, I know you wish you could showcase those amazing designs a little more often. With this vertical record player, your favorite records are on full display. Not to mention this is way cooler than your traditional record player. And how does it sound? “Amazing, because a precision Audio Technica needle delivers the warm bass and rich ranges that made you love vinyl in the first place.” states the product description. When you want to stream music instead of spin it, you can also utilize its modern Bluetooth feature with ease.
Now Spinning Record Stand
For the true record lover and social butterfly in your life, this is a great option! While they’re playing the album of their choice, this stand shows off their choice with an aesthetically pleasing light-up sign. Made of premium solid wood and unique light-up clear acrylic, this scratch and crack-resistant record holder is a good fit for almost every decor.
🎁 Check it out on Amazon here.
Turntable Cheese Board
Pay homage to vinyl with this turntable-inspired cheese board featuring a slate platter and hidden slicer. This gift is bound to make every jaw drop at the holiday party. If you don’t buy it, I definitely will…
🎁 Available on uncommon goods.com
Masterclass Subscription
Masterclass is an amazing subscription for any creative in your life. From artists to musicians and everyone in between, Masterclass offers classes from the best teachers in the world. A-list celebrities, some of the greatest musicians of all time, and artists from all over the world come together to teach personalized classes on a wide variety of topics.
On it, you can learn about producing and beat-making from Timbaland. Deadmau5 teaches electronic music production. Ringo Starr teaches drumming and creative collaboration. You can even dive into the soul of guitar with Carlos Santana. And that’s just a few of the people they have to offer…
🎁 Check it out on Masterclass.com. (Thank me later.)
Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs
If you’re stubborn like me, you’ve been in denial about the damage loud music has been doing to your ears for years. Now, there’s really no excuse with earplugs like these. They filter out the damaging sound waves and leave you still able to hear, not only the music but even conversations with your neighbor, just fine.
Shower Speaker
Most of us already have a Bluetooth speaker that we love and cherish. Musicians baby our speakers like a newborn, so we’re probably not taking it into the shower with us. (No matter how bad we want to…) No problem! This speaker is made for those shower singalongs. Not only is it waterproof, but it has a suction cup on the back for easy suction to the wall of your shower.
🎁 Available on Amazon right here.
——
Guitar Pick Hole Punch
Give a guitar player a pick, and they’ll play for a day. Give them a guitar pick hole punch, and well… you get it. Give the gift of infinite guitar picks made from whatever their heart desires with this Guitar Pick Hole Punch.
“This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession”
This one’s a no-brainer… Give the gift of knowledge with this masterful work of art written by Daniel J. Levitin. “This Is Your Brain On Music” is a groundbreaking union of art and science. Rocker-turned-neuroscientist, Daniel J. Levitin, explores the connection between music—its performance, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it—and the human brain.
Vinyl Record Coasters
Protect your table from rings and your drinks from slipping with these trendy vinyl coasters. These are the perfect gift for any music lover in need of some simple yet practical home decor.
Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator (PO-33 K.O!)
This baby is #1 on my wish list this year. It’s a powerful micro sampler, synthesizer & sequencer, all packed into a small and ultra-portable design. With studio-quality sound, play chromatic melodies and drum sounds, sequence it all, and add effects on top to create something truly original.
🎁 Buy it on their website here.
