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Musically Inspired Gifts

We've all got that family member or friend — or more than one — who can't stop talking about Pearl Jam on Facebook or posting daily about their commute jams on Instagram. We've got the friends who bring their guitars to every party and campfire sesh. The ones who make a playlist for every holiday and road trip. These gift ideas are for those music lovers who bring harmony and melody into our lives.


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Society6

Vinyl Records Wall Clock

Perfect For: The Vinyl Enthusiast
$24 from Society6
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The background of this clock shows the spines of classic album covers, including those from musicians such as Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and the Kinks. The clock itself comes in two different frame material and clock hand color options.


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Fender Play

Fender Play Guitar Lessons

Perfect for: That Person Who's Been Wanting to Learn Guitar Forever
$10/month or $90/year from Fender Play
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If your music lover has been dying to turn into a music maker, they'll appreciate a Fender Play subscription, an online lesson service that'll help them master guitar, bass, or ukulele.


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Amazon

Dark Side of the Spoon: The Rock Cookbook

Perfect for: Foodie-Focused Musicians
$13 on Amazon 
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A meal of ZZ Chop and Fleetwood Mac and Cheese, anyone? Perhaps followed by a slice of Smashing Pumpkin Pie? This fun cookbook is filled with 30 recipes inspired by some of history's greatest musical acts, as well as super-fun illustrations to accompany each one.


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Amazon
Amazon

'Country Music' Soundtrack

Perfect for: Country Music Fans
$42 from Amazon
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This soundtrack — from Ken Burns' documentary covering the country music genre — features five full discs. Artists range from The Carter Family and Waylon, Willie, and Whitley to female country powerhouses such as Reba, Emmylou, and, of course, Dolly.


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Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Synthesizer

Perfect for: Inventive Music Makers On the Go
$99 from Teenage Engineering
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These themed, pocket-sized synthesizers will help any aspiring music maker create and lock-in beats, effects, and more. Themes include rhythm, factory, arcade, robot, and a few others. Buyers seem to enjoy them, with one noting: "I've seen in a lot of the tutorials and demos that many consider this to be high-end amateur enthusiast to low-end professional-level equipment. I just know in the end I have a lot of fun playing with this."


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Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods

Ticket Stub Diary

Perfect for: Live-Music Diehards
$14 from Uncommon Goods
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If you have a friend or family member who's rabidly committed to live shows, they'll love this book that acts like a photo album for their favorite musical experiences. The sleeves will fit a variety of ticket sizes, and there's space in the margin for notes on setlists, opening acts, and more.


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Uncommon Goods

Birth Month Guitar Pick

Perfect for: Pickers Born In Any Month
$25 from Uncommon Goods
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Got a picker in the family or friend circle? These gemstone-crafted picks are a small but lovely gift that any guitar player — be they veterans or just learning — will surely appreciate. Made in Tennessee.

Amazon
Amazon

Encore Song Game

Perfect for: A Family of Music Lovers
$17 from Amazon
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If you've got a family full of music lovers you'd like to send a gift, this board game will keep them singing and thinking. Amazon buyers give it 4.5 stars and very enthusiastic reviews.


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Amazon

'The Greatest Music Stories Never Told'

Perfect for: Rock Journalist Wannabes
$20 from Amazon
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This books includes 100 musical history tales that will "astonish, bewilder, and stupefy" readers. Find out, for instance, about "the rock star who became an astrophysicist" or "the ballet that sparked a riot."


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Amazon

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Headphones

Perfect for: Audio Snobs
$529 from Amazon
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If you've got a music lover you really want to spoil, a pair of these top-rated and Tech Radar-recommended over-the-ear headphones will have them giddy. If the price tag is a bit on the steep side, this less expensive model from the same maker is also highly rated by buyers.


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Cratejoy

Vinyl Moon Subscription

Perfect For: The Musically Adventurous
$31/month and up from Cratejoy
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If the music lover in your life has a turntable that he or she likes to spin old-school style, they'll love this subscription. Billed as a gift for the "musically curious and artistically adventurous," subscribers get a new vinyl album each month pressed with tunes from 10 up-and-coming artists, plus a custom-designed record jacket.


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Amazon

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Earbuds

Perfect for: Slightly Less Picky Audio Snobs
$190 from Amazon
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If your music enthusiast is more of an earbuds person, CNET says this pair of Bluetooth 5.1-enabled earbuds provides "rich, detailed audio" that make them "arguably the best true wireless earbuds on the market today." They also have noise-canceling functionality and are available in white or black.


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Wear Your Music

Simply Silver Guitar String Bracelet

Perfect for: Seriously Committed Guitar Players
$16 and up from Wear Your Music
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These minimalist, chic, and unisex bracelets, which come in a bunch of colors, are made from guitar strings. You can add a musically themed charm for around $5 to $7 to give this gift a little something extra.


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Amazon

'Vinyl Age: A Guide to Record Collecting Now'

Perfect for: Aspiring Vinyl Collectors
$17 from Amazon
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This brand-new book comes straight from the marketing director at Carolina Soul, the Durham, North Carolina-based high-end record retailer. It "combines an engaging narrative and incisive analysis to reveal the joys and explain the complexities of the contemporary vinyl scene."


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Society6
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon

'Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks'

Perfect for: People Who Like Their Tunes With a Side of Booze
$16 from Amazon
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Paste Magazine called this the "Best Damn Drink/Music Book on the Planet" and reviewers give it 4.8 stars. If someone you know likes to sip a cocktail while listening to tunes, this gift is for them.


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Singing Machine

Carpool Karaoke Mic

$60 from Singing Machine

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With this wireless microphone, Carpool Karaoke fans can recreate their favorite James Corden moments on their next road trip. It pairs with an FM station on a car's radio, and raucous roadtrippers can rock out for hours of fun and singing. With the latest 2.0 version, the mic's been given a boost with new voice changing effects, sound effects, and the option to add a second microphone for duets. Choose from either gold or rose gold.