We’ve all got that family member or friend — or more than one — who can’t stop talking about Pearl Jam on Facebook or posting daily about their commute jams on Instagram. We’ve got the friends who bring their guitars to every party and campfire sesh. The ones who make a playlist for every holiday and road trip. These gift ideas are for those music lovers who bring harmony and melody into our lives.
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Vinyl Records Wall Clock
Perfect For: The Vinyl Enthusiast$24 from Society6Shop Now
The background of this clock shows the spines of classic album covers, including those from musicians such as Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and the Kinks. The clock itself comes in two different frame material and clock hand color options.
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Fender Play Guitar Lessons
Perfect for: That Person Who’s Been Wanting to Learn Guitar Forever$10/month or $90/year from Fender PlayShop Now
If your music lover has been dying to turn into a music maker, they’ll appreciate a Fender Play subscription, an online lesson service that’ll help them master guitar, bass, or ukulele.
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Dark Side of the Spoon: The Rock Cookbook
Perfect for: Foodie-Focused Musicians$13 on Amazon Shop Now
A meal of ZZ Chop and Fleetwood Mac and Cheese, anyone? Perhaps followed by a slice of Smashing Pumpkin Pie? This fun cookbook is filled with 30 recipes inspired by some of history’s greatest musical acts, as well as super-fun illustrations to accompany each one.
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‘The Beatles Lyrics’ Book
Perfect for: Fab Four Fanatics$23 from AmazonShop Now
If you know a super-fan of The Fab Four, this book, which contains handwritten drafts of more than 100 Beatles songs, would make a great gift. The Christian Science Monitor called it “A fascinating, intimate glimpse into the creative process behind some of the greatest pop songs ever written.”
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‘Country Music’ Soundtrack
Perfect for: Country Music Fans$42 from AmazonShop Now
This soundtrack — from Ken Burns’ documentary covering the country music genre — features five full discs. Artists range from The Carter Family and Waylon, Willie, and Whitley to female country powerhouses such as Reba, Emmylou, and, of course, Dolly.
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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Synthesizer
Perfect for: Inventive Music Makers On the Go$99 from Teenage EngineeringShop Now
These themed, pocket-sized synthesizers will help any aspiring music maker create and lock-in beats, effects, and more. Themes include rhythm, factory, arcade, robot, and a few others. Buyers seem to enjoy them, with one noting: “I’ve seen in a lot of the tutorials and demos that many consider this to be high-end amateur enthusiast to low-end professional-level equipment. I just know in the end I have a lot of fun playing with this.”
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The Mixtape of My Life: A Do-It-Yourself Music Memoir
Perfect for: People Who Never Shut Up About Their Musical Journey$16 from AmazonShop Now
If your recipient has lived through a few decades, this gift — which many buyers call an apt gift for music lovers, and especially older music lovers — will help them “rediscover the special tunes that played during key moments” of their life.
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Personalized Mixtape Doormat
Perfect for: House Party People$38 from Uncommon GoodsShop Now
This customizable doormat evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era, before music went almost completely digital.
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Ticket Stub Diary
Perfect for: Live-Music Diehards$14 from Uncommon GoodsShop Now
If you have a friend or family member who’s rabidly committed to live shows, they’ll love this book that acts like a photo album for their favorite musical experiences. The sleeves will fit a variety of ticket sizes, and there’s space in the margin for notes on setlists, opening acts, and more.
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Birth Month Guitar Pick
Perfect for: Pickers Born In Any Month$25 from Uncommon GoodsShop Now
Got a picker in the family or friend circle? These gemstone-crafted picks are a small but lovely gift that any guitar player — be they veterans or just learning — will surely appreciate. Made in Tennessee.
Musical Notes Print Infinity Loop Scarf
Perfect for: Orchestra Members & Musical Fashionistas$12 from AmazonShop Now
This super-soft lightweight scarf can be double-looped and comes in five colors.
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Encore Song Game
Perfect for: A Family of Music Lovers$17 from AmazonShop Now
If you’ve got a family full of music lovers you’d like to send a gift, this board game will keep them singing and thinking. Amazon buyers give it 4.5 stars and very enthusiastic reviews.
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‘The Greatest Music Stories Never Told’
Perfect for: Rock Journalist Wannabes$20 from AmazonShop Now
This books includes 100 musical history tales that will “astonish, bewilder, and stupefy” readers. Find out, for instance, about “the rock star who became an astrophysicist” or “the ballet that sparked a riot.”
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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Headphones
Perfect for: Audio Snobs$529 from AmazonShop Now
If you’ve got a music lover you really want to spoil, a pair of these top-rated and Tech Radar-recommended over-the-ear headphones will have them giddy. If the price tag is a bit on the steep side, this less expensive model from the same maker is also highly rated by buyers.
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Vinyl Moon Subscription
Perfect For: The Musically Adventurous$31/month and up from CratejoyShop Now
If the music lover in your life has a turntable that he or she likes to spin old-school style, they’ll love this subscription. Billed as a gift for the “musically curious and artistically adventurous,” subscribers get a new vinyl album each month pressed with tunes from 10 up-and-coming artists, plus a custom-designed record jacket.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Earbuds
Perfect for: Slightly Less Picky Audio Snobs$190 from AmazonShop Now
If your music enthusiast is more of an earbuds person, CNET says this pair of Bluetooth 5.1-enabled earbuds provides “rich, detailed audio” that make them “arguably the best true wireless earbuds on the market today.” They also have noise-canceling functionality and are available in white or black.
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Simply Silver Guitar String Bracelet
Perfect for: Seriously Committed Guitar Players$16 and up from Wear Your MusicShop Now
These minimalist, chic, and unisex bracelets, which come in a bunch of colors, are made from guitar strings. You can add a musically themed charm for around $5 to $7 to give this gift a little something extra.
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‘Vinyl Age: A Guide to Record Collecting Now’
Perfect for: Aspiring Vinyl Collectors$17 from AmazonShop Now
This brand-new book comes straight from the marketing director at Carolina Soul, the Durham, North Carolina-based high-end record retailer. It “combines an engaging narrative and incisive analysis to reveal the joys and explain the complexities of the contemporary vinyl scene.”
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Mix Me Up Travel Mug
Perfect for: Caffeinated Music Fans$36 from Society6Shop Now
This 20-ounce, black-and-white travel mug has musically themed wraparound artwork, but with stainless steel construction and double-walled insulation, it’ll also keep their coffee nice and hot.
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LED Music-Sync Strip Lights
Perfect for: Home Ravers$19 from AmazonShop Now
These aren’t just any LED strip lights — these will sync with a musical beat.
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DIY Guitar Pick Punch
Perfect for: DIY Pickers$24 from AmazonShop Now
With this handy gadget, your favorite guitar player will never have to buy a pick again. This can instantly punch a pick from old credit or gift cards or any other thin piece of plastic. Or gift a set of custom strips with it.
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‘Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks’
Perfect for: People Who Like Their Tunes With a Side of Booze$16 from AmazonShop Now
Paste Magazine called this the “Best Damn Drink/Music Book on the Planet” and reviewers give it 4.8 stars. If someone you know likes to sip a cocktail while listening to tunes, this gift is for them.
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Carpool Karaoke Mic
$60 from Singing Machine
With this wireless microphone, Carpool Karaoke fans can recreate their favorite James Corden moments on their next road trip. It pairs with an FM station on a car’s radio, and raucous roadtrippers can rock out for hours of fun and singing. With the latest 2.0 version, the mic’s been given a boost with new voice changing effects, sound effects, and the option to add a second microphone for duets. Choose from either gold or rose gold.
