Musical Gifts
By Jo Phillips
What are the Best Gift Ideas for Musicians? Buying a gift for someone can be difficult, as everyone has slightly different interests. We do try our best to help you, though, and there are various articles here that help you pick out the best gifts. One of the easiest types of people to buy for is a musician, as it is possible to narrow things down and zone in on something they are bound to like.
In the realm of music, there are loads of options at various price points as well. For close loved ones, you could splash out on an incredible item. For more distant friends or relatives, you could buy vouchers for studio time or accessories that improve the equipment they already own.
Studio Time for Budding Musicians
If you’ve got a friend or relative who knows their way around a set of decks but has never recorded their tracks, getting them some studio time would be the ideal gift. There are plenty of studios dotted around the UK that cater to all types of musicians, from amateur to expert. All you have to do is book an appointment for a session, turn up, and start jamming. The professionals who work there will mix it for you and make sure the levels are on point.
You book some studio time for someone using a gift voucher at a range of studios across the Uk. This would be a unique and thoughtful gift — one that a musician would surely appreciate.
A Set of Decks for a Close-Loved One
If you are willing to splash out a bit more on progressing a close relative or friend’s music career, then you could buy them a set of decks to get them started with DJing. Many people have the ear needed to be good on the decks, but they may not have the cash to get the equipment they need.
The average cost for a full, high-end DJ setup is around £1000, but prices can range and you can get the stuff you need for cheaper if you buy used. For that price, you’ll be able to gift the person you’re buying all the tools required to start a career on the decks.
New Headphones for a DJ Mate
Of course, there’s no need to go the whole hog for everyone. You may have some DJ mates that you want to buy gifts for, but you don’t have to get them brand-new decks. There are loads of supplementary accessories that DJs would be highly appreciative of. As DJing becomes more accessible, music tech becomes more affordable and better quality. Noise-cancelling headphones are a DJ’s best friend and a staple gift for budding musicians and DJs alike.
For example, a new set of headphones would go down a treat with someone who spends a lot of time on the decks. There are many options to choose from, so it’s wise to read a few guides before you make a purchase.
Someone interested in music will always appreciate a gift that helps them take their hobby or career to the next level. Try to find out what the person you’re buying for needs the most, and then aim to fulfil that need.