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Stocking Stuffers for Musicians

Good stocking stuffers for musicians are small and useful: a clip that holds a book open, a practice journal, a pocket metronome, music socks or a piano keychain. These are the small gifts I would give.

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The best small gifts for a musician are the ones they reach for every week. A clip that keeps a new book open on the music rest, a journal for practice notes, a metronome that fits in a bag: none of them costs much attention to choose, and all of them get used. I add a few cheerful music-themed pieces for fun.

Why trust a concert pianist's list of small gifts?

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 fits in a musician's stocking?

For the piano bench

7 picks

Small things a pianist uses every week.

Illustration of a sheet music accessory — Music Book Clip, Piano Book Holder
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Music Book Clip, Piano Book Holder

Page-holder clip for open music books. Small tools like this make daily practice easier.

I suggest it for keeping a new method book open on the music rest.

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Illustration of a sheet music accessory — Gold Clip Music Bookmark and Page Holder
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Gold Clip Music Bookmark and Page Holder

The listing says bookmark/page holder for music books. It supports practice but does not replace it.

I suggest it for keeping a new method book open on the music rest.

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Illustration of a music journal — My Practice Record, Piano Lesson Journal
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My Practice Record, Piano Lesson Journal

In short, practice log for lessons. I like tools that stay out of the way.

I suggest it for an adult beginner building a daily practice habit.

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Illustration of a music journal — Music Journal and Manuscript Notebook
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Music Journal and Manuscript Notebook

Manuscript notebook for notes and practice logs. Use it to build a steady habit.

I suggest it for an adult beginner building a daily practice habit.

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Illustration of manuscript paper — Hal Leonard Standard Staff Manuscript Paper
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Standard Staff Manuscript Paper

Small tools like this make daily practice easier. Here: blank staff manuscript paper for composing and notes.

I suggest it for a student learning to write notes and rhythms by hand.

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Illustration of a metronome — Sondery Rechargeable Digital Metronome
SonderyMetronome

Rechargeable Digital Metronome

In short, rechargeable digital metronome. It supports practice but does not replace it.

I suggest it for an adult beginner who wants a simple beat and no batteries to buy.

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Illustration of a metronome — BOSS Dr. Beat DB-30 Metronome
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Dr. Beat DB-30 Metronome

The listing says BOSS portable metronome. I like tools that stay out of the way.

I suggest it for a beginner learning to count steadily.

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Wearable and pocket-size

7 picks

Socks, keychains and a little music jewelry.

Illustration of socks — Shinymoon Music Socks, 6 Pairs
ShinymoonSocks

Music 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.

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Illustration of socks — EverBright Black and White Music Note Piano Socks
EverBrightSocks

Black and White Music Note Piano Socks

Piano and music-note socks. A thoughtful small gift for a pianist or music lover.

I suggest it for a stocking stuffer for a student, a teacher or a whole studio.

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Illustration of a small gift — Elechobby Piano Key Chain
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Piano Key Chain

The listing says piano keychain. Easy to give and easy to enjoy.

I suggest it for a stocking stuffer for a student, a teacher or a whole studio.

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Illustration of a small gift — DONWOIE Music Keychain for Musicians
DONWOIESmall gift

Music Keychain for Musicians

In short, music Keychain for Musicians. 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.

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Illustration of cufflinks — MRCUFF Treble Clef Music Note Cufflinks in Gift Box
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Treble Clef Music Note Cufflinks in Gift Box

Treble clef cufflinks in presentation box. Read the listing for size and material.

I suggest it for a pianist dressing for a recital or a concert.

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Illustration of earrings — ONLYJUMP 925 Sterling Silver Musical Note Earrings Treble Clef
ONLYJUMPEarrings

925 Sterling Silver Musical Note Earrings Treble Clef

A thoughtful small gift for a pianist or music lover. Here: 925 Sterling Silver Musical Note Earrings Treble Clef.

I suggest it for a recital gift for a student, or a birthday gift for a pianist.

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Illustration of a necklace — beautlace Women's Musical Note Necklace
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Women's Musical Note Necklace

In short, treble clef necklace, plated, not sterling. Easy to give and easy to enjoy.

I suggest it for a recital gift for a student, or a birthday gift for a pianist.

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For the kitchen and the desk

5 picks

A touch of music for every day.

Illustration of a small gift — oFloral Piano and Music Note Ceramic Coasters
oFloralSmall gift

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.

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Illustration of a small gift — YQBOOM 12 Pcs Creative Musical Note Refrigerator Magnets
YQBOOMSmall gift

12 Pcs Creative Musical Note Refrigerator Magnets

Read the listing for size and material. Here: 12 Pcs Creative Musical Note Refrigerator Magnets.

I suggest it for a stocking stuffer for a student, a teacher or a whole studio.

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Illustration of a mug — HLJgift Ceramic Musician Coffee Mug
HLJgiftMug

Ceramic Musician Coffee Mug

Musician coffee mug. A thoughtful small gift for a pianist or music lover.

I suggest it for a teacher's desk or a student's practice break.

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Illustration of a piano keepsake — Broadway Gifts Miniature Wood Grand Piano
Broadway GiftsPiano keepsake

Miniature Wood Grand Piano

The listing says miniature wood grand piano figurine. Easy to give and easy to enjoy.

I suggest it for a grandparent who played as a child, or a student's first recital.

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Illustration of a figurine — Crystal Eighth Note Figurines
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Crystal Eighth Note Figurines

In short, crystal music-note 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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What do people ask about stocking stuffers for musicians?

What are good stocking stuffers for musicians?

Small things used every week: a book clip, a practice journal, manuscript paper, a pocket metronome, music socks or a keychain.

What is a good small gift for a piano student?

A practice record journal or a clip that keeps the book open on the music rest. Both help practice from the first day.

What small gift suits a music teacher?

A music mug, coasters, or music-note earrings or cufflinks: small, personal and easy to give at the last lesson before the holidays.

How do I check the price?

Open the listing on Amazon. Prices change often, so I do not print them here.

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