Do you have a partner, friend or family member who is a songwriter? And do you need to buy something for a holiday, their birthday or some other occasion? Then check out this list of best songwriting gifts. Don’t waste money or time buying presents that will end up in the trash!
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Songwriters, composers and musicians are notoriously difficult to buy gifts and presents for. We are quite specific in what we like and what we don’t like. Also, that goes for what
This gift guide is divided into multiple logical segments to make it easier for you to navigate. Also, I haven’t put any ridiculously priced items on this list. Most items are fun and cheap songwriting presents. If you do want to buy more expensive gifts like instruments then check out the instruments and gear section below. If the songwriter is into producing
Top Songwriting Gifts Quick Picks
Audio-Technica AT2020 Condenser Studio Microphone Bundle
Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone Bundle: Record your vocals professionally
Fhomhair&Greine Music Guitar Table Lamp
A beautiful steampunk-style light of a person playing a guitar.
Songwriting Books and Journals
Essential Songwriting books
Does a songwriting book sound like a boring gift? I can tell you that for most songwriters it is not. Songwriting is a craft and it can be darn difficult at times. That’s a fact! But that doesn’t mean that you cannot educate yourself and get better. I am a firm believer in the power of books and self-study. The books below are the core books that any aspiring songwriter should have on their bookshelf. They have helped me and many others immensely.
Songwriting Journals
A songwriting journal is one of those gifts that you can’t go wrong with. I write down lyrics, and melodies all the time and I am in constant need of paper. Even now that we’re in the digital age! A songwriting journal is for writing down sketches of songs, lyric fragments or chord progressions. Or even complete songs. Some journals also have useful pages with information and cheat sheets. I prefer a journal with larger pages so that I can freely write down all my ideas.
Decoration and Music Lights
Music Lights
Buying somebody a light is a gift that you can’t go wrong with. This goes for songwriters and musicians as well. Everybody loves that extra atmosphere that a well-chosen light can bring. Especially people who need to be creative a lot. They want to have a room with inspiring lighting. The ones below are the ones that I find most inspiring. If you need more choice, then check out my article about the most beautiful instrument lamps.
Fhomhair&Greine Music Guitar Table Lamp
A beautiful steampunk-style light of a person playing a guitar.
3D Lamp Illusion Piano Night Light
3D illusion piano lamp that can switch to 16 different colours.
3D Neon Guitar Light LED Light Sign
Nice colourful 3D neon-style guitar light. Powered by USB.
Guitar Lamp Gift, Electric Guitar 3D Night Light
16-colour 3D electric guitar night light with remote control.
Personalized Soundwave Art
Soundwave art is something amazing and I bet that all
Artblox Soundwave Art With Scannable Qr Code
Create a visual and scannable waveform from your voice recording or a famous song.
Custom Spotify Picture Keychain
Remember your favourite song together. And always take it with you wherever you go.
Custom Photo Song Plaque
Your favourite musical memory comes to life. Share it with everybody who visits you.
Wall Decorations
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Watercolor Music Wall Art Print
Beautiful and colourful music prints that give life to any room
Record in Red and Buttons of Studio Wall Art
Record player with a red record and a vintage background
Creativity and Inspiration
Something that can spark creativity or get you out of writer’s block is always a welcome gift. As a songwriter or
Oblique strategies: Over one hundred worthwhile dilemmas
Oblique Strategies: Most Famous Set Of Creative Cards.
Creative Block - 100+ Brainstorming Ideas & Strategy Cards
Creative Block: A Deck That Can Problem Solve.
Singing and Vocal Accessories
The best gifts for singer-songwriters are voice or guitar-oriented. If you choose one of these two, you will always be on the safe side. So for example the Sing Ring is perfect for training your voice. But maybe the songwriter in question also records their own
Sing Ring Vocal Training & Therapy Tool
Sing Ring: train your voice and control your breath without straining your vocal cords.
Audio-Technica AT2020 Condenser Studio Microphone Bundle
Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone Bundle: Record your vocals professionally
Snap Studio Ultimate Vocal Booth
Snap Studio Vocal Booth: A portable vocal booth to record vocals in any room anywhere
Guitar Accessories
Singer songwriters that play the guitar are always in need of gadgets. Things like capos, slides, guitar straps, and personalized guitar picks are always good. The personalized guitar strap is very original and a safe present to give. For any other accessories, I recommend you secretly check if they already have them. However, if somebody has two guitars, then owning two capos is not a waste.
Instruments and Gear
Acoustic Guitars
There are very few songwriters who don’t know how to play guitar. But if you do happen to know one, then buying a guitar will be a great surprise. The guitars below are perfect for getting started. And even they will do for any intermediate player. All the brands below are well-known guitar (and banjo) brands. So if you want to surprise a songwriter or musician with a gift, buy them one of these guitars. They are not the premium models, but these deals do provide tremendous value.
Fender FA-125 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Bundle
Fender FA-125 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Set
Yamaha C40II Classical Guitar, Full Size, Natural
Yamaha C40II Classical Guitar Full Size.
Guitar Cases
The worst nightmare of any guitarist is a damaged instrument. Or actually, this is any musician’s nightmare. It’s important to keep your guitars safe while travelling or when they are stored away in your room or storage. You can’t go wrong with these vintage-looking but high-quality guitar cases and bags.
Crossrock Wooden Case
Crossrock Wooden Case Fits Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster Electric Type Guitars.
Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag
Gator Cases Transit Series Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag With Tan Exterior.
Crossrock Wooden Case
Vintage Crossrock Wooden Guitar Case for Les Paul Type Electric Guitars.
Digital Pianos
Having a digital piano as a songwriter is a must. At least, if you ask me. I know that I use mine whenever I write a song. Even if I end up only playing guitar instead of piano. Writing songs, and chord progressions or melodies on piano is much easier for many people. Somehow you have a better overview of the notes on the piano. The pianos below are not the most expensive, but good enough to get started. Of the three, the Yamaha is the most premium one. The Ktaxon is the cheapest.
Portable Instrument Gift Ideas
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