Music lovers can be a finicky bunch to shop for, but we have plenty of insider suggestions that are a fit for everyone from the classic rock fan to the seasoned musician in search of a new toy.
Below, you'll also find a compact guitar that's perfect for beginner to intermediate players, top-of-the-line headphones from a beloved British heritage brand, a Bose speaker meant to blend beautifully into your home's decor, and a last-minute option to send a gift card any musician will love.
Keep reading to shop our top gifts for musicians and music enthusiasts at every ability level and budget for birthdays, holidays, graduation gifts and beyond.
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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker
One of the year's best innovations in sound tech is Bose's gorgeous line of home audio that blends seamlessly into your decor without looking bulky, ugly or too technical. Try the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker in an understated shade like the white seen here to get room-filling sound in a compact, fuss-free package.
Personalized 5A DRUMSTICKS
A fun, novel gift for drummers (and those who wish they were) is a pair of personalized sticks they can use to practice, display proudly, or carry in their stick bag as a reminder of your love and appreciation for their playing any time they're gearing up to get behind the kit.
Fundamental to any musician's practice routine is the ability to find and play on the beat. A personalized version of an analog metronome is a sophisticated and helpful way to help them achieve this goal.
Guitars of Rock History Poster
Budget-friendly and educational for the guitar aficionado, this poster is a fantastic gift showcasing 64 of rock's most famous guitars in one place.
Guitar Center truly is a one-stop shop for everything music-related to please everyone from the fledgling DJ to a seasoned shredder. It's a lifesaver for touring musicians stopping in for basic supplies like guitar picks and drumsticks, but it's also one of the best spots an electronic or acoustic musician can hit, whether they're on the hunt for a new standalone deck (the Denon DJ SC LIVE 4 4-Deck Standalone DJ Controller is perfect for newbies and pros alike) or an acoustic guitar (think Taylor for a wide range of budgets and skill levels). You can purchase gift cards from $25 and up, making it a perfectly customizable, great last-minute gift that any artist will appreciate.
Px8 S2 Over-ear noise-canceling headphones
We've discussed these top-of-the-line headphones in our more thorough roundup of various models, but it bears repeating: These are some of the nicest over-ears you can buy, and no music lover in their right mind would be anything but thrilled to unwrap a pair.
Acoustic Gramophone Amplifying Speaker
For something simple that any music enjoyer will find delightful, this acoustic amplifier made to hold a Smartphone is ideal. There's no charging or electronic component of any kind involved, so its especially novel for older music enthusiasts who find the constant cord-wrangling a bit annoying.
For club-level sound and the loudest battery-powered speaker you can buy, the JBL PartyBox 720 is the ultimate in music gifting. The customizable light show is a marquee feature of any of JBL's PartyBox series, but this is the biggest, baddest, and the most party-ready you'll find, thanks to bass boosting, tremendous sound quality that carries throughout a space without drowning out conversation, 15 hours of playback on one charge, and an ergonomic handle and wide, sturdy wheels that make moving it room to room a cinch.
Taylor BT2 Baby Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Mahogany Top
For a great learning or practice guitar, top players will tell you a Taylor is top-notch every time. Reviewers love how this guitar sounds bigger than its compact size would suggest, making it great for travel, for players with smaller hands, and as a beginner-friendly build. It's also beautiful and built sturdy, so it will last decades.
