#039 - Gifts for Musicians - 221+ Ideas for this Year - Find the Perfect Unique Gift for Your Music Lover - Lesson Pros

#039 - Gifts for Musicians - 221+ Ideas for this Year - Find the Perfect Unique Gift for Your Music Lover - Lesson Pros

PERFECT GIFTS FOR MUSICIANS

by Chuck and Sandi Millar from Lesson Pros

Are you looking for the perfect gifts for musicians? Imagine the huge smile on their faces when they open the gift that fits their creative side. We compiled a list of ideas to get you started. It may be helpful to open two windows so you can toggle back and forth between these lists.

MUSIC TOOLS FOR PRACTICING

There are some great gifts for musicians to practice with. We call them practice tools. These can help make studying music easier.

Music Stand, Heavy Duty Music Stand, and Ornate Music Stand

Music Light

Microphone Stand Ipad Holder

Guitar Exercises Books

Hand Grips and Ball Strengtheners

Wearable Metronome

Blank Music Notebooks

Blank Tabs or Manuscript Sheets

Stickers for Piano or Stickers for Guitar Frets

Transparent note tabs (Peel off the page)

Drum Machines

Recorder for recording practices

PLAYING ENHANCERS

 Most musicians want their fingers to move faster across the frets. Try Fret Fret

A little Gorilla Snot can help with those slippery fingers.

ELECTRONICS

We are a big fan of Bose Headphones and Bose Wireless Earbuds

Vocal Microphones - Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone and Shure SM58 Microphone 

Instrument Microphones - Rhode NT3 and USB Microphone

Mixing Boards

JBL FLIP 4 - Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black

Fire HD 10 Tablet

Victrola Navigator 8 in 1 Bluetooth 3 Speed Turn Table Record Player

Bose L1 Sound System We have this sound system and love it.

STANDS AND WALL MOUNTS INSTRUMENT HANGERS

Music stands are great gifts for musicians. If their instrument is out of the case and on a stand, they are more likely to practice. 

Guitar Stand - AmazonBasics Guitar Folding A-Frame Stand for Acoustic and Electric Guitars

Guitar Stand for 6 Electric or Bass, or 3 Acoustic Guitars – Stand Accessories for Home or Studio

Violin Stand - Musical Instrument Stand with Bow Holder for Violin, Portable, and Foldable (Black)

Mandolin Stand - Wood Guitar Stand, Compact Acoustic Guitar Stand with Padded Foam, Classical Electric Guitar Stand, A-Frame Folding Bass Guitar Display Stand Compatible with Cello, Mandolin, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele

Banjo Stand - Universal Guitar Stand by Hola! Music - Fits Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Bass Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos, Ukuleles, and Other Stringed Instruments - Black

Instrument Wall Mounts

Guitar Wall Mount - Guitar Hanger and Guitar Wall Mount Bracket Holder for Acoustic and Electric Guitars Black Walnut

Violin Wall Mount - Hardwood Home & Studio Wall Mount Violin Hanger - Black Walnut

DECORATIVE MUSICAL ITEMS

Deck out your music lover's studio. Studio decorations make perfect gifts for musicians.

Clock - Vinyl Record Wall Clock Vintage Microphone Musical Instrument Saxophone Violin Theme Jazz Notes Art Home Room Decor Musician Gift Set Idea for Music Lovers 12” LP Clock Black

Lamps for Musicians

Figurines for Musicians

Music Decor Musical Sculpture Statue

24K Gold Plated Classic Grand Piano Keepsake Tabletop Ornament

Black Baby Grand Piano Music Box with Bench and Black Case

PICTURE FRAMES FOR MUSICIANS

Piano Keyboard Musical Notes Treble Clef Decorative 5x7 Picture Frame

Black Music Album Frame - Made to Display Vinyl LP Album Covers 12.5" x 12.5"

Guitar Body Shaped Music Picture Frame

WALL ART FOR MUSICIANS

4 Panels Wall Hanging Art Musical Staff Melody Piano Music Notes

Canvas Prints Wall Art - Guitar and Picture Frame in Vintage Wood Room - 24" x 24"

Piece Canvas Wall Art - Trees Arranged in a Shape of a Guitar on a Starry Sky Background in a Full Moon Night

Everything is Better with Music Lyric Quote Vintage Vinyl Record LP Wall Art

3 Piece Canvas Wall Art - Closeup of Chromed Retro Recording Studio Microphones

WALL TAPESTRY

Colorful Music Tapestry Ethnic Musical Note Tapestry Wall Hanging Psychedelic Bohemian Mandala Wall Tapestry Decor

SIGNS - MUSICAL

Metal Tin Sign Plate Plaque (Guitar Music)

Note to Self, 9 x 12 Inch Metal Sign

Classic Guitar Tin Signs, Music Theme with Letter Vintage Metal Tin Sign

Tactical Funny Sarcastic Metal Tin Sign Wall Decor

Drums Set Metal Sign / Music Studio Art / Retro Vintage Style Wall Decor Art

NEON SIGNS

Live Music Guitar Band Room Studio Dual Color LED Neon Sign

Personalized Your Name Est Year Theme Guitar Room Music Room

On The Air Microphone Studio Recording Signal Dual Color LED Neon Sign

Neon Sign Records for Bedroom Garage Beer Bar Signs and Nightclub

Guitar Weapons Band Music Led Light Sign

Guitar Neon Sign Sculpture

MUSICAL DECORATIONS FOR A PARTY

43 Pieces Music Party Decorations Music Notes Cutouts Musical Notes Silhouettes Record Cutouts Rock and Roll for 50's Theme Party Music Party

Led Lights for Bedroom,49.2 Feet of Music Sync Changing Color Led Strip Lights

30-Count Swirl Decorations - Music DecorParty Decorations

40 Pieces Music Notes Cutouts Musical Notes Silhouette for Music Concert Theme Party

Music Note Super Party Decorations Bundle Tablecover Hanging Swirls Plates Napkins

Eliminator Lighting LIGHTING MIRROR DISCO BALLS

DECAL - MUSICAL

Music Makes My Heart Beat

Musical Note Wall Decals

It's Not What I Do It's Who I Am Music Home Vinyl Wall Decals Quotes Sayings

Music is The Voice of The Soul Clef Notes Staff Vinyl Hand-Made Wall Decals

Musical Notes Wall Decals Music is Life That's Why Our Hearts Have Beats Stickers

MUSIC CHARTS

Piano Chord Chart and Piano Scale Chart

Guitar Chord Chart and Guitar Scale Chart Both

Banjo Chord Chart

Mandolin Chord Chart

Violin First Position Fingering Chart

Musical Elements Posters - Set of 5 | Music Posters

KITCHEN ITEMS

Who knew you could make guitar ice cubes, flip a pancake with a guitar spatula, grill with guitar tongs, drink out a piano keyboard coffee mug, bake a guitar-shaped cake and stir your drinks with music note stir sticks? These party favors will make great gifts for musicians and a fun way to spice up any party!

Guitar Shaped Music Party Silicone Jello Chocolate Mold Ice Cube Tray

2Pcs Musical Instrument Silicone Chocolate Mold

Cocktail Ice Drink Swizzle Sticks Music Notation Shaped Cocktail

Guitar Swizzle Sticks, Set of 24

Guitar Spoons Music Note Teaspoon Set

Island Bamboo 4-Piece Guitar Serving Utensil Set

Guitar Style Heavy Duty Stainless Steel 2-Piece Barbecue Tool Set

Bamboo Guitar Neck Shaped Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set

BBQ Rock and Roll Guitar Spatula

Guitar Cake Pan

Musical Cookie Cutters

Music Notes Decorative Refrigerator Magnets

Black Upright Piano Miniature Replica Magnet

Oven Mitts and Pot Holders, 4 Piece Set

Fender Stratocaster Cutting Board

Stainless Steel Guitar Shaped Bottle Opener

Piano Bamboo Cheese Board/Tool Set

Guitar Bottle Opener with Keychain Key Ring Accessories

Guitar Original Design Cheese Board with Cheese Tools

CHEESY LOVE SONGS Cheese Board

Banjo Cutting Board

Hand Etched Italian Crystal Goblet With Music Notes

12PCS Skeleton Music Note Bottle Openers

COASTERS

Coasters Set of 6 Colorful Retro Vinyl Record Disk Coaster for Drinks

Slate Stone Coasters Set with Steel Stand Music Notes

Coasters for Drinks Vinyl Record with Music Coaster with Rubber Backing

Coasters for Drinks Absorbent, Marble Coasters Music 

COFFEE MUGS

Guitar Handle Coffee Mug

Percussion Drum Player Gift Coffee Mug Tea Cup White

This is A Sharp, Not A Hashtag Coffee Mug

Guitarist Nutritional Facts Mug

Life is Full of Difficult Decisions Guitar Mug 

Black & White Piano Coffee Mug

Music Note Coffee Mug

Amped Coffee Mug

STRAPS

An instrument strap is always a great gift idea. 

Guitar Straps

Mandolin Straps

Banjo Straps

Bass Straps

Dobro Straps

BOOKS ON MUSIC

Books on music make the perfect gift. Here are some ideas:

This is Your Brain on Music

The Greatest Music Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from Music History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy

How Music Works

The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature

How to Read Music in 30 Days: Music Theory for Beginners - with exercises & online audio

Help Your Kids With Music: A unique step-by-step visual guide Paperback

Me: Elton John Official Autobiography

Rolling Stone Easy Piano Sheet Music Classics, Vol 1: 39 Selections from the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

The Beatles: Complete Scores

The Beautiful One's Prince

No Walls and the Recurring Dream: A Memoir

Music: The Definitive Visual History

BOOKS ON MUSIC GENRE

What is your musician's favorite genre of music? Here is a list of books in different genres:

Books on Bluegrass Music

Jazz Music Books

Rock Music Books

Rhythm and Blues Books

Country Music Books

Pop Music Books

Hip Hop Music Books

Folk Music Books

Indie Folk Music Books

Oldies Music Books

Heavy Metal Music Books

Classical Music Books

WORLD MUSIC GENRE BOOKS

Branch out on more worldly music books. Check out this list:

African Music Book

Asian Music Books

Caribbean Music Books

European Books

Latin and South American Books

North American Books

INSTRUMENTS

Does your musician want to learn new instruments? This list may help get them started.

Acoustic Guitars

Electric Guitars

Violins and Fiddles

Banjos

Mandolins

Ukulele

Drums Sets

Upright Bass

Electrics Bass

Harmonics Sets

Weighted Key Piano 88 Keys

GAMES

Spontaneous The Song Game - Sing It or Shout It - Talent NOT Required.

Here are a few more ideas for music Boardgames and Dice Games ideas.

INSTRUMENT CASES

Does your musician friend have a case for their instrument? If they have a case, is it looking a little worn down? Here is a list of instrument cases that will make great gifts for musicians.

Guitar Cases

Mandolin Cases

Violin / Fiddle Cases

Banjo Cases

Upright Bass Cases

Dobro Cases

Drum Cases

WOMEN'S JEWELRY

If you have women musician friends or family members in your life, you can't go wrong with these great gifts for musicians.

Women's Music Jewelry

Music Earrings for Women

Women's Music Necklaces

Music Bracelets for Women

Women's Music Rings

MEN'S JEWELRY

Guys love jewelry too. 

Jewelry for Men

Music Rings for Men

Necklaces for Men

Men's Music Bracelets

Men's Earrings

STRINGS FOR INSTRUMENTS

Strings make great gifts for musicians. Musicians can always use strings for their instruments.

Guitar Strings

Mandolin Strings

Violin Strings

Banjo Strings

Bass Guitar Strings

Upright Bass Strings

Dobro Strings

Cello Strings

Viola Strings

Ukulele Strings

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FOR MUSICIANS

Musicians love Christmas ornaments - sometimes, it can take the whole year to find the perfect one. Keep your eyes open throughout the year.

Music Ornaments

Guitar Ornaments

Drums Ornaments

Violin and Fiddle Ornaments

Mandolin Ornaments

Banjo Ornaments

MUSIC CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES

Wear music with pride. Clothes are a great way to show how much your musician loves music. 

Socks with Music Notes

Shirts Music

Music Note Leggings

Clothes with Music Notes

Hats and Baseball Caps

Shoes

Watches

Cufflinks 

Bolo Ties

Musical Neckties

Hat and Shirt Pins

UPGRADE YOUR INSTRUMENT

There are many ways to upgrade an instrument. Here are just a few:

Locking Guitar Tuners

Locking Mandolin Tuners

Electric Guitar Pickguards

Guitar Pickups

Arm Rest for Guitar

Planetary Tuners for Banjos

INSTRUMENT CARE KITS

Help your musician take care of their instruments with these care kits. They make perfect gifts for musicians. 

Acoustic Care Kits

Fretboard Care Kits

Brass Care Kits

Drum Care Kits

MUSIC TOYS FOR KIDS

Toddlers love music. This list of musical toys could get them started on their musical journey.

Music for Kids

Play Drum Sets for Kids

Toy Guitars for Kids

Toy Keyboards for Kids

Play Microphones for Kids

Music Floor Mats for Kids

MUSIC BAGS AND PURSES

A music bag to carry music lesson books and notes back and forth from lessons. Purses are great gifts for musicians too. 

Music Bags

Music Purses

BEDROOM AND COUCH COMFORT

Get comfortable in your bedroom or on your couch with music blankets, afghans, bedsheets, comforters, and pillows.

Musical Blankets

Afghans and Throws

Music Pillows

Comforters

Bedsheets

Curtains

EDUCATIONAL BOOKS

Learn from books. Nowadays, people tend to want to learn most things from the internet however, there is something magical about learning from books. See this educational book list of ideas

Violin Books

Guitar Books

Mandolin Books

Banjo Books

Drums Books

Learn Piano

Learn How to Play Music

OTHER IDEAS

Looking for other ideas? Here is a unique list of great gifts for musicians.

Shower Speaker

Amplifier Key Holder

Sleep Headphones

Karaoke Machine

Music Doormat 

Guitar Capos

Phone Cases for Musicians

Musical Mouse Pad

Music Key Chains

Chord Buddy

FUN AND WACKY MUSIC IDEAS

Is your musician friend or family member a little on the crazy side of things? Here are some fun and wacky musical gift ideas.

Otamatone [Color Series] Japanese Electronic Musical Instrument Synthesizer by Cube / Maywa Denki, Blue

Mug Cup With Guitar Handle And Art Musical Notes Holds 13.5 Oz, Tea Coffee Milk Ceramic Mug Gift For Music Lover

Music Paperweights

Vinyl Records Rugs

Music Bookends

Drumstick Pencils and Pens

TESOON 5 Rural Nail Music Note Style Metal Coat Hanger Wrought Iron Rack Robe Hooks

Music Shower Curtain

LED Starlight Music Ceiling Light with Bluetooth Speaker

HAZOULEN Metal Art Pen Pencil Holder with a Musician Playing Music

Applause Machine

CONCLUSION

Well, that about covers this article on finding the perfect gift for every musician in your life.

PRO TIP

A helpful tip is to read reviews on any product before you purchase it. This can help you determine if the product is right for the person who is receiving the gift.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What are some other great gifts for musicians? There are so many more ideas we couldn't even come close to listing them all. Feel free to share your ideas with the Lesson Pros community.

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