19 Gifts for Kids Who Love Music

A few musicians are born naturally gifted, but most learn to love playing and listening at a young age, encouraged by the adults around them.

The holidays are a perfect time to show that support with a thoughtful, musically themed gift.

Whether you’re buying for a 5-year-old who has never touched a piano or a 17-year-old with a garage band, here are the perfect gifts for every music-loving young one.

Sonos Move Speaker

Kids who rock out don’t always play nice with their things, so their audio equipment needs to be tough to stand up. The Move speaker from Sonos combines durability with superior sound quality. Designed for use indoors or out, at home or on the go, the speaker can withstand anything your kid throws at it. Plus with built in voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, the smart speaker can probably outsmart your little one too.

Purchase on Sonos for $399

John Lennon Poster

You may not know who the hot new artists are in 2019 (what, praytell, is a Migos anyway?), but you do know the Beatles are forever, and soon enough one more kid will learn the enduring relevance of John Lennon. This framed poster will look great on any kid’s wall, whether they’re 6 or 16.

Purchase on Society6 for $18.89

Turntable

If you know a kid who has never played music on anything other than an iPhone, this turntable is a great gift for kickstarting an LP passion. In a few attractive colors and built for ease and portability, the Cruiser Deluxe Turntable is an easy win. It’s even enabled with bluetooth to take advantage of an existing audio set-up.

Purchase on Overstock for $55.09

Sgt Pepper Record Carrier

Alternatively, if your music-obsessed giftee already has a growing vinyl collection, this record carrying case, complete with old-school Beatles vibes, is the perfect way to complement their musical passion.

Purchase on Overstock for $63.99

Beats Headphones

Few audio brands command quite as much cultural cache as Beats by Dre. Anyone who buys these headphones for a kid will instantly become the coolest grown-up in their life. They boast great sound quality, wireless connectivity, smart speaker voice commands, and they look pretty fine to boot.

Purchase on QVC for $279.95

Bob Dylan T-shirt

While you can’t expect to buy up a whole rockstar’s wardrobe for your youngin’, you can at least give the gift of cool with this Bob Dylan t-shirt, which reimagines the legendary musician in post-Obama colorways.

Purchase on Society6 for $18.19

Toy Drum Set

You can never start off a kid too early on the drums -- said every “fun” uncle and zero parents. This colorful drum set, designed for babies over 36 months, includes several drums that flash lights and play sounds to keep young kids interested. There’s even a microphone for impromptu vocal solos.

Purchase on Overstock for $41.99

Karaoke System

The best way to encourage excitement for the musical arts is to get the whole family involved. This karaoke system, which comes equipped with a mic and bluetooth connectivity, is perfect for a family night in. You can show off your own vocal range while embarrassing everyone with your in-depth knowledge of ‘80s tunes.

Purchase on QVC for $79.96

Piano Mat

Anyone who has seen “Big” knows the childlike wonder that a piano floor mat can inspire even in full-grown adults. Bond with any little one in your life with this keyboard playmat. You’d best get practicing on “Chopsticks” now.

Purchase on Overstock for $44.99

Musical Comforter

If your kid lives, eats and especially sleeps music, this musically themed bed comforter is a great gift option. Decorated with chords and arpeggios, the comforter is available in several sizes so it fits any bed.

Purchase on Society6 for $83.99

A Real Guitar

There are few better instruments for cultivating basic musical knowledge than the guitar. This KidKraft model is just 24 inches long, proportioned for any kid who’s short on arm length but big on musical inspiration.

Purchase on Overstock for $36.44

Cassette iPhone Case

Old-school meets new-school in this retro cassette iPhone case, which transforms the latest smartphone into a mix-tape straight from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Just be prepared: There’s a good chance your giftee won’t even know what a cassette is.

Purchase on Society6 for $18

Amp

It’s time to turn it up. A professional amp will make any kid feel like a professional musician, and quickly transform a bedroom practice session into an all-out jam sesh. Earplugs for parents sold separately.

Purchase on Overstock for $249.99

Duanswa Gourd Bits Shaker

Not all instruments around the world look alike. Broaden your kid’s multicultural awareness while building on their love of music with an instrument from another people. This shaker hails from Ghana, brought to the U.S. by the brand Jamtown, which sources instruments from around the world that combine traditional building techniques and sustainable materials.

Purchase on Overstock for $23.99

Hard Shell Guitar Case

Protect your kid’s precious guitar with a reliable hard shell case. This model from Knox should make sure they get from A to B with instrument intact.

Purchase on Overstock for $76.49

Airpod Case

As headphones become increasingly portable, they also become increasingly loseable. If your kid has a habit of misplacing their AirPods, gift them this handy carrying case, which slips right over the standard AirPod case and adds a handy carabiner for secure transportation.

Purchase on Overstock for $11.99

Madonna Tote

This Madonna tote provides vintage vibes on the go. It’s the perfect gift for any kid entering their “Vogue” phase.

Purchase on Society6 for $17.49

Sonos Two Room Set

If your little baby isn’t so little anymore and is getting ready to move out, this Sonos speaker set is the perfect way to ensure their dorm room or first apartment is outfitted just right. Wrap it up along with a “Missing Home” playlist of your favorite songs to remind them to visit home a lot.

Purchase on Sonos for $338

Musical Mobile

If you can already tell your newborn was born to be a music star, hang this musical mobile above their crib to ensure harmonious dreams. The stuffed elephants on the mobile slowly rotate as Brahms' Lullaby plays softly, soothing any fussy future rockstar to sleep.

Purchase on Overstock for $45.45