The holidays are here, and that means the never-ending struggle to find gifts for loved ones. If you’ve got a singer or musician in your life, there are plenty of great gift ideas for these people! Hopefully my list will help you find something for them.
Please note: Some of these may be affiliate links. However, these are legitimate things I either own or would like to own. I also plug my own stuff here and there, but I will let you know up front.
Great Gifts for Singers
1). Tea
Most singers drink tea. It may seem like a boring gift, but there are literally so many kinds of great teas! You can make your own gift basket, I’m sure there will be some your singer hasn’t tried. Teavana has a bunch of sampler sets, Amazon has this cool Mood Tea Set
2). A Humidifier
I know, it’s not the sexiest gift. However, there are plenty of interesting ones available. Here’s a cactus one, here’s one with an essential oil diffuser
3). USB fan
If your singer is in their studio a lot, they may get really hot. In the summer, my booth can reach temps of over 90°F. My tiny USB fan is a lifesaver! It keeps me cool when I need a break and also stops my computer from overheating. If your singer uses their computer often, a laptop cooler
4). Lessons
All singers need lessons, no matter how good they are. If you feel your singer might be insulted by this, feel free to skip this one. However, most singers should jump at the chance to improve their craft. You can find a local coach near them and pre-pay for lessons, or even find some online. Just make sure you stress that you’re not saying their voice sucks (unless that is what you’re trying to say).
5). Scarf
Scarves are great because they keep your singer’s throat warm and can also serve as a functional gift to use when performing. If you don’t know your singer’s style, a gift card is fine. Any type of nice warm scarf will help during the colder months though! I should mention here that I have 50 scarves and never wear any of them, despite knowing it will help my voice. I even made a video where I went through all of them. Still, if someone cared enough about my career to get me something like that, it would mean a lot.
6). Notebook
Even if your singer is not a songwriter, most singers write notes about performances. Show dates, performance tips, notes from lessons, even a diary of how things are going. The above photo is a notebook I designed for songwriters.
Here is one for singers, musicians and/or songwriters:
Really though, any cool notebook will be a great gift for singers who also love to write. You can get the blue one here and the purple one here.
7). Throat Stuff
If you need items for a gift basket or stocking stuffers, these are always great. Throat lozenges are important for singers (just skip the menthol ones; those dry out the voice). A vocal spray should be used with caution, as it can numb the pain that would alert singers to incorrect technique. However, they are great if your singer knows what they’re doing and had a rough night. I also like dry mouth spray when recording because it eliminates annoying mouth clicks and pops. If these don’t sound exciting, you could give them local honey or something else that looks nice and helps keep their voice in good shape!
8). Items about inspirational artists
If you know your singer’s favorite artist, anything about that artist would be a great gift idea. I’m not going to post links to anything because I have no idea what your singer is into, but here are some ideas: Biographies (authorized or unauthorized), posters, keychains, concert tickets, clothes, tour merch, limited edition items, or framed photos. If you go to Etsy or Amazon you can search the artist’s name and see what comes up. If you’re wondering, “how will this help them as a singer?” trust me, every Whitney Houston item I own is a source of vocal inspiration. The more your singer focuses on their vocal inspiration, the more they’ll want to hone their craft.
9). Things to help their career (business cards, website hosting)
If your singer is serious about their career, these are great gift ideas. If they do it as a hobby, you might want to skip this. However, business cards are super important to musicians. You can get them a gift card to a printing company and let them design it themselves. Website hosting is another important part of being a musician, but I understand that it’s not the most exciting thing to unwrap. Anything that might help them further their career, such as a new piece of equipment or flyers for their next gig, would be appreciated. If you’re a graphic designer and want to make them yourself, that’s an added bonus!
10). Gift cards
If you want to take the easy way, gift cards are always a good choice. You could get them a gift card to Guitar Center or Sweetwater for any gear they might need. A gift card to the Apple Store would allow them to get new software or a new album for inspiration. If you want to keep it more open-ended, Google Play, Amazon
Bonus Idea: Get their song produced
If you have a singer who is just getting started and needs songs, or needs a team to produce a song for them, we can help! We can provide a free evaluation of a song for them, create a song from scratch, or produce one they’ve written. Contact us and we can talk about it!
If you end up getting any of these gifts for your singer, let me know how they like it! Do you have any other ideas that aren’t on the list? Let me know that also! Whatever you decide to give your singer, have a happy and safe holiday and try not to stress too much!
Mella you are right, giving a tea basket to someone isn’t boring; you is telling the person how much you care. For singers who have a sore throat I would recommend drinking a warm tea of sage, chamomile, peppermint or ginger.
Teas are amazing; they cure and give us pleasant moments.
Oh wow I’ve never tried Sage tea! I am definitely going to look that up. Thank you so much for your comment!