Music Note Stencil
Make Music, Not Messes
Composing should be about melody, not calligraphy. This template, a great bargain gift for the budding musician, helps you keep your mind on the former without having to worry about the latter.
Encrypted USB Drive
Not Today, Mister Hacker
If you regularly handle financial or legal documents, travel abroad or just have a healthy level of paranoia regarding digital security, you may want one of these in your laptop bag. Instead of software encryption, data is secured using a biometric fingerprint reader.
Book on How Music Influences Us
The Love Affair Between Music and Mind
A sure-fire gift for any music therapist, producer, DJ or teacher, this book explains the effect of melody on the brain. A real eye-opener, it manages to deepen the mystery of how we perceive sound rather than dispelling it.
Baby’s First Mixing Desk
Orchestral Scoring for Total, Absolute Beginners
This cute, easy-to-use toy allows your young ones to start exploring the world of music using well-known and time-honored tunes from Mozart. Unlike a drum kit or recorder, it has the additional advantage of not driving parents insane.
Bluetooth Beanie Hat
Music, on the Go and in the Snow
The perfect gift for joggers, commuters and podcast addicts, this beanie lets you stay warm while listening to audio streamed from your phone. There are cheaper lookalikes available, but it’s worthwhile paying a little more for quality in this case.
Rock Guitar Barbecue Set
Barbecue, Jimi Hendrix Style
Grilling is a a source of pride and joy for many people. Why not, then, combine it with another hobby and showcase your love of music? These barbecue tools are sure to please anyone who likes both.
Vinyl Record Coasters
Coasters that Strike the Right Note
Some people are just difficult to find the perfect gift for, but if they happen to enjoy the tunes of yesteryear, you can’t go far wrong with these decorative coasters that mimic the appearance and texture of old-style records.
Guitar Themed Wall Hooks
Room Décor that Strikes a Chord
A little bit of Bohemian humor is rarely a bad idea when it comes to decorating, and musicians are known to be a slightly eccentric bunch anyway. These garment hooks will help you spruce up a room.
Bose Soundlink II Headphones
Pitch-Perfect and Perfectly Portable
Looking for a gift that will please a music-lover who’s constantly on the go? These lightweight yet surprisingly tuneful headphones are worth considering. Though on the expensive side and with a few drawbacks, their sound quality is second to none.
Spontuneous Song Game
Test Your Music Knowledge the Fun Way
Some board games are so complicated their rule books resemble novels. Others are so pointless that you may as well watch paint dry. A few will always be won by people who’re good at something like math or spelling, but Spontuneous is simply a barrel of laughs.
Music-Themed Note Cards
Pitch-Perfect Messages for Musicians
Music teachers are often flooded with gifts from their students around the end of the year or term. These little note cards give you the option of showing your appreciation with something special rather than an impractical, characterless gift.
Sheet Music Stand
Stand and Deliver a Performance
A good music stand needs to be stable, yet foldable and adjustable to fit the height and position you play at. This stand from Gleam has proven to be a solid choice, both literally and figuratively, and is priced very well.
17-Key Kalimba
It’s the Circle of Life, as a Finger Piano
The Kalimba is played with just the two thumbs. This makes it mainly an instrument for playing two-note chords and harmonies, but that’s not a bad thing. It makes it a great instrument for kids, starting musicians, and anyone more experienced who wants something to play on when on the go.
Digital Pocketstudio
OK, Maybe if You Have HUGE Pockets
Inspiration for the next great riff, chorus, or entire song could hit at any time. When the lightning strike of creativity happens, you need something like this Pocketstudio to bottle it and sell it to the adoring masses.
Classic Metronome
Time to Jam
Where most electronic systems may only approximate the reliability of a good mechanical metronome, this device will keep accurate time no matter what. It’s wonderful as both a gift and a practical tool for any musician on any instrument.
Micro Guitar Amp
Rock Out Anywhere With This Mini-Amp
The problem with electric guitars is that you can’t exactly carry your amp around. That is, unless you get one of these Marshall MS2 battery-powered mini amps to clip on your belt.
Shark Capo
Taking a Bite out of the Open Position
A capo is a very useful tool to change and expand the sound of your guitar. Unlike boring capo designs from other makers, this one from Cloudmusic looks like a shiny shark taking a bite out of your fretboard. Gnarly.
Drum Practice Pad
Practice Those Sweet Drum Grooves Anywhere
Unlike guitarists, drummers are pretty limited when it comes to where they can practice. If you have a friend or family member who’s an avid drummer, this gift will help them sharpen their stick skills immensely.
Splash-Proof Speaker
Singing in the Rain (or Best Approximation)
Want to catch up with the news while you’re shampooing in the morning? Listen to something relaxing or upbeat when you get home? This splash-proof speaker allows you to do just that, and can also come in handy by the poolside or when boating.
Electrical Theremin
A Spooky Instrument for Playing Spooky Music
Anybody can make a cool sound with a theremin, but playing a melody well is quite a trick. This is what makes this particular model the one we like best.