AT-LP60X Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable
Fully automatic belt-drive turntable. Listening is part of a musician's life.
I suggest it for a music lover with a record collection, or one who is starting one.
Check today's price on AmazonSome of the people who love music most have never played a note. For them I choose gifts that open the ears: a way to play records, headphones for a quiet hour, a recording I would want in my own collection, and a few small, cheerful things for the home.
If the music lover on your list has always wanted to play, give online piano lessons instead.
Why trust a concert pianist's gift list?
This page belongs to the Online Piano University shop because the people who learn with me, in my free 41-lesson course and later with my upcoming method books, are also the people who love music, and they are often the ones receiving or giving these gifts.
What do you give someone who loves music?
For listening at home
5 picksA record on in the evening is part of a musician's education.
AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable
The listing says direct-drive turntable with USB output. A good way to live with music.
I suggest it for a music lover with a record collection, or one who is starting one.
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In short, direct-drive turntable with Bluetooth and USB. Choose what you will really switch on.
I suggest it for a music lover with a record collection, or one who is starting one.
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Era 100 Smart Speaker
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth smart speaker. Music belongs in the evening as well as the practice hour.
I suggest it for streaming music around the house; it is not a monitor for a piano.
Check today's price on AmazonSoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, 2nd Gen
Listening is part of a musician's life. Here: portable Bluetooth speaker.
I suggest it for music on the go; it is not a speaker for a digital piano.
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3 picksNoise-cancelling headphones for travel; open-back for a quiet room.
WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
In short, noise-cancelling wireless headphones. A good way to live with music.
I suggest it for listening on a plane, a train or in a busy home, rather than piano practice.
Check today's price on AmazonQuietComfort Wireless Headphones
The listing says noise-cancelling wireless headphones. Choose what you will really switch on.
I suggest it for listening on a plane, a train or in a busy home, rather than piano practice.
Check today's price on AmazonHD 560S Open-Back Headphones
Practice is easier at any hour with good headphones. Here: open-back reference headphones.
I suggest it for practicing alone, when you want the most natural piano sound.
Check today's price on AmazonBooks and great recordings
6 picksReading about music, and hearing it played at the highest level.
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
Book on music and the brain. Listening is part of a musician's life.
I suggest it for a music lover who reads, or a teacher's bookshelf.
Check today's price on AmazonThis Is Your Brain on Music
The listing says book on music and the brain. A good way to live with music.
I suggest it for a music lover who reads, or a teacher's bookshelf.
Check today's price on AmazonI Heard There Was a Secret Chord
In short, book on music and the brain. Choose what you will really switch on.
I suggest it for a music lover who reads, or a teacher's bookshelf.
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The Complete Bach Collection
Collector's box set of Gould's Bach recordings. A pair a musician would notice.
I suggest it for a pianist building a library of great recorded playing.
Check today's price on AmazonComplete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon
A gift for someone who listens seriously. Here: deutsche Grammophon complete Michelangeli CD box.
I suggest it for a pianist building a library of great recorded playing.
Check today's price on AmazonComplete Beethoven Piano Sonatas and Diabelli Variations
In short, classical piano box set for a Beethoven fan. For a special occasion.
I suggest it for a pianist building a library of great recorded playing.
Check today's price on AmazonFor a music lover's home
6 picksSmall pieces of music for a shelf, a wall or a sofa.
Miniature Wood Grand Piano
The listing says miniature wood grand piano figurine. A light touch of music for a shelf or desk.
I suggest it for a grandparent who played as a child, or a student's first recital.
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Music Note Piano Throw Blanket
Read the listing for size and material. Here: music note throw blanket.
I suggest it for a gift for a parent or grandparent who loves music.
Check today's price on AmazonPiano Key and Music Notes Wall Clock
Piano-key wall clock for a studio or practice room. A thoughtful small gift for a pianist or music lover.
I suggest it for decorating a practice corner or a music room at home.
Check today's price on AmazonHandmade Vinyl Record Wall Clock
The listing says handmade real-vinyl wall clock. Easy to give and easy to enjoy.
I suggest it for decorating a practice corner or a music room at home.
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Vinyl Record Wall Mount Shelves, 12-Pack
In short, vinyl record wall display set. A light touch of music for a shelf or desk.
I suggest it for decorating a practice corner or a music room at home.
Check today's price on Amazon3-Foot Vinyl Record Rug
Vinyl-record rug, fits a music room. Read the listing for size and material.
I suggest it for a practice corner at home.
Check today's price on AmazonSmall music gifts
4 picksEasy to wrap, easy to give.
925 Sterling Silver Musical Symbols Note Pendant
A thoughtful small gift for a pianist or music lover. Here: sterling silver music-symbol pendant.
I suggest it for a recital gift for a student, or a birthday gift for a pianist.
Check today's price on AmazonTreble Clef Music Note Cufflinks in Gift Box
In short, treble clef cufflinks in presentation box. Easy to give and easy to enjoy.
I suggest it for a pianist dressing for a recital or a concert.
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Piano and Music Note Ceramic Coasters
The listing says ceramic piano and music-note coasters. A light touch of music for a shelf or desk.
I suggest it for a stocking stuffer for a student, a teacher or a whole studio.
Check today's price on AmazonMusic Socks, 6 Pairs
Read the listing for size and material. Here: six pairs of music-theme socks, a multi-gift pack.
I suggest it for a stocking stuffer for a student, a teacher or a whole studio.
Check today's price on AmazonWhat do people ask about gifts for music lovers?
What do you give someone who loves music but does not play?
Something that helps them listen: a turntable, good headphones, a great recording or a book on how music works in the brain. If they have always wanted to play, give lessons.
What is a good music gift for adults?
A complete box set of a great performer's recordings lasts for years. Glenn Gould's Bach is my first suggestion for anyone who loves the piano.
Are noise-cancelling headphones a good gift for a music lover?
For travel and busy homes, yes. For piano practice I prefer wired studio headphones.
Can I give online piano lessons as a gift?
Yes. A gift certificate for private online lessons with me suits a music lover who has always wanted to play, at any age.
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Where should you read next?
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