It's that time of year again! 🎄🎁 Our team has pulled together some Christmas gift inspiration for the musician in your life! We've got everything from low-cost stocking fillers, to larger gifts that will get you extra brownie points this festive season 😉
1. Fusion Gig Bag (obviously!)
Why They’ll Love It: Fusion Gig Bags are renowned for their durability and protection, ideal for musicians on the go. Designed with high-density foam padding, weather-resistant zips, and ergonomic straps, these bags are made to protect and transport instruments safely.
2. Tickets to Concerts and Live Performances
Live music is magical. Treat your musician friend to tickets to a concert featuring their favorite artist. Local performances are also wonderful gifts.
3. Gift Cards for Music Stores or Fusion Bags
Choose a reputable retailer with a wide selection of accessories, sheet music, and instrument supplies. Or why not buy a Fusion Bags Gift Card and leave the decision making to your friends!
Why They’ll Love It: It allows the musician to select exactly what they need or want, whether it’s reeds, new music, or an accessory they’ve been eyeing.
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4. Portable Music Stand
Why They’ll Love It: Compact and easy to carry, a portable music stand is a practical gift for any travelling musician. Look for stands with adjustable height, sturdy construction, and a folding design.
Gravity GNSMS03 Foldable Traveller Music Stand: £15.80 from Gear4Music
This travel stand from Gear4Music folds away to make it easy to fit in your gig bag. It comes with a clip that can be used to attach it to any standard microphone stand.
Shop all music stands on Gear4Music
5. Rechargeable Clip-On LED Music Light
Why They’ll Love It: A clip-on LED music light provides clear, focused lighting, ideal for dimly lit venues or late-night practice sessions. Rechargeable options eliminate the need for batteries, making it travel-friendly.
BrightFlex® High-Power Rechargeable Light & Battery Bank - £49.99 from Mighty Bright Europe
This music light from BrightFlex was specifically designed for professional, touring musicians and combines a rechargeable LED light with a battery bank - great for charging devices on the road!
6. Personalised Instrument Cleaning Kit
Why They’ll Love It: Keeping instruments in pristine condition is essential for professionals. A cleaning kit adds a thoughtful touch, with quality cleaning cloths, brushes, and maintenance tools suited to the musician’s instrument type.
Search online for a few key pieces and pair with a personalised bag or carry case.
Shopping links
Forsyths.co.uk (brass and woodwind cleaning products)
Bassbags (cleaning products for string instruments)
Etsy Marketplace (personalised bags and cases)
7. Noise-Cancelling Earplugs for Musicians
Why They’ll Love It: Protecting hearing is vital for musicians. High-quality, reusable earplugs that filter harmful noise levels while preserving sound clarity make an invaluable gift.
QuietZone High Fidelity Ear Plugs - £31.00 from Desertcart.com
These ear plugs are made from reusable silicon with 30dB noise cancelling and are perfect for concerts and professional musicians who want to look after their hearing. They'll make a great stocking filler for any musician!
8. Compact Tuner & Metronome Combo
A portable device that combines a tuner and metronome, perfect for staying in tune and on tempo during practice and performances.
Why They’ll Love It: The Korg TM-60 allows musicians to practice pitch and rhythm simultaneously. Its backlit LCD screen is 30% larger than previous models, displaying both tuner and metronome functions concurrently for enhanced usability.
9. High Quality Microphone
Shure SM58 - This industry-standard mic is renowned for its durability, excellent sound quality, and suitability for both vocals and live performances.
Why They’ll Love It: Renowned for its durability and clear vocal reproduction, the SM58 is a reliable choice for performers on the move.
10. Instrument-Specific Spare Parts Kits
MusicNomad Premium Guitar Care Kit - A practical collection of cleaning supplies and spare strings, designed to ensure the guitar stays in optimal condition.
This kit offers essential tools and cleaners for guitar maintenance, ensuring the instrument stays performance-ready.
11. Digital Tablet with Sheet Music App
Apple iPad with forScore App - A versatile device that replaces bulky sheet music binders with digital convenience, featuring annotation tools and setlist organization.
The iPad's versatility, combined with the forScore app, provides easy access to digital sheet music and annotations.
12. Music-Themed Notebook or Planner
Moleskine Music Notebook - Designed with staff-lined pages, this notebook is perfect for composing music, jotting ideas, and organizing schedules on the go.
Designed with musicians in mind, it features staff-lined pages for composing and note-taking.
Bonus Ideas
- Music-Themed Apparel: T-shirts, ties, or scarves with music motifs.
- Sheet Music Organizer: Helps keep their collection neat and accessible.
- Digital Sheet Music Subscription: Services like Scribd or nkoda provide access to vast libraries.
These gifts are both functional and thoughtful, sure to be appreciated by any brass or woodwind player.
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