The Best Gifts for Musical Kids

Tune Into Their Wishes

Got a budding Mozart on your hands? Want to encourage your kid to discover the joy of making music for themselves? If you want a holiday present that will keep giving for months to come, consider gifting kids one of these musically inspired gifts. No lessons required.

Mozart Music Cube: This sturdy block plays an assortment of Mozart tunes at the push of a button. Infants will enjoy the large buttons and light up effects. Parents appreciate the on and off button and the different songs. Let kids listen to the different instruments featured on each side, or combine them for a sweet symphony.

Xylophone: A simple toy will delight the youngest kids. The bright colors and clear notes make this musical instrument a delight for toddlers. Meanwhile, the labeled keys make it easy for everyone to use to pick out tunes, while the mallet attaches underneath to make it easy to store. Indulge their love of noise and cause and effect and lay the foundation for a lifetime love of music.

Ukulele: This small instrument works great for older kids beginning to learn about music theory. The small size makes it easy for hands to hold and reach the strings. Choose from multiple colors on the body of the instrument as well as colored strings to help differentiate notes.  

MP3 Player: Enjoy music anytime with this small music player. It works great for travel, or anytime kids want to listen to music or audiobooks without disturbing others. Load it up with their favorite selections for hours of listening pleasure. Kids will have no trouble using the simple interface to find their favorites.

Tuner: If your child plays an instrument, consider getting them a tuner. From ukulele to guitars, harps, and other stringed instruments, this tool makes it easy to stay in tune. The attachment clips onto almost any instrument, so this gift can grow with your child even if they switch instruments in the future.

Metronome: An old-fashioned metronome helps kids master different tempos. Adjust the speed with the slider, then set the metronome ticking to keep the beat. Kids can enjoy experimenting with multiple speeds for the same piece of music. And this tool makes a great accessory for kids learning any instrument, from drums to woodwinds and more.

Orba Instrument: Take music one step further with this handheld electronic musical device. Choose from different sounds and combine them to create original songs. Perfect for older kids who love music and fiddling with their hands, this small device can be used alone or with an app to expand the musical possibilities.