Are you struggling to find the perfect musical gift for your child this year? We’re here to help! Our team of Education Consultants has collected our favorite gifts for kids – whether they are beginning music enthusiasts, hopeful rock stars, or somewhere in between. Let’s get shopping!
Are you shopping for an…
Aspiring singer-songwriter?
- Children of any age can explore melody making on a keyboard. A Casiotone Keyboard is portable and compact enough to play almost anywhere. Plus, the Dance Music Mode will be a hit at your next family dance party.
- The soprano ukulele is a popular choice for younger children because the size is perfect for small hands. Try a Kala Waterman for a colorful, easy-to-clean, and durable instrument. The Makala Shark Uke comes in various colors and is a great beginning instrument for elementary-aged students. Need a great sounding ukulele without the professional level price tag? A Kala Soprano Ukulele is affordable while sounding full and warm.
- Is their heart set on a guitar? The Ibanez Performance Acoustic Guitar is an excellent choice for kids! At ¾ size, it fits in smaller hands without sacrificing sound quality.
Budding Percussionist?
- It’s no secret – kids love to drum from an early age. Remo Kids Bongos are designed for children ages 3+ and have an authentic drum sound. Equally colorful, the Remo Lollipop Drum is a great sounding drum that can withstand even your most exuberant player.
- A Cajon is a versatile instrument that can be played in a variety of ways. The NINO Percussion Cajon is sized perfectly for younger players.
- Melodic percussion instruments are easy to play and allow pitch exploration. A Sound Choice Diatonic Deskbell Set can be played by ringing or pushing a button – perfect for kids as young as three years old. Or practice those mallet skills with a Basic Beat Resonator Bells set. And for the experienced percussionist, a Studio 49 Soprano Xylophone is a lovely portable instrument with a professional sound.
Future Wind Player?
- Even young kids can begin their wind instrument career with a First Note Slide Whistle! A fun way to learn about pitch and experiment with high-low sounds.
- The Hohner Harmonica is a classic instrument gift because they are easy for anyone to get a pleasant tone right away. Plus, the translucent colors are just cool!
- Recorders are another kid’s favorite! This Harmony Soprano Recorder comes in candy colors your child will love, and cleaning is a breeze with its three-piece design. The Nuvo Recorder Plus uses silicone key flaps over the finger holes, making this a terrific choice for kids with small hands that may have a hard time covering standard holes.
- How about something totally different? The Harmony Melodia is a hybrid of a piano and a wind instrument. Ideal for elementary students and advanced players alike, the sound is produced by blowing into the mouthpiece and pressing the piano keys.
Silly Sound Maker?
- Small children will giggle for hours after playing a Quack Stick. Its silly quacking sound will add to any storytime! For more toddler appropriate instruments, you won’t find much cuter than the Hohner Puppy Slide Whistle. The adorable design is perfect for kids as young as two.
- For preschool to elementary-aged children, get wacky with the Basic Beat Duck Call – great for storytime or creative play!
- And for older kids, the Kazoobie WAZOO Kazoo takes playing the kazoo to the next level! Or explore a folk instrument with Musical Spoons.
Storyteller?
- Children’s books are great for any age. Enjoy an upgrade on the classic song The More We Get Together, follow the adventures of a silly snowman in Snowmen All Year, or listen to the stunning music that goes along with Wild Symphony – mouse puppet included!
- Baby Monster Puppets add joy and fun to imaginative play. These puppets have large, movable mouths for singing and speaking, and each color has it’s own unique personality.
If you have questions or need help finding the perfect gift for the young musician in your life, we’re here to help! Send us an email at service@westmusic.com or give us a call at 1-800-397-9378.
Jessica Palmer is the Director of National Sales. Prior to joining the West Music team, she taught preschool and elementary music programs in both the general music classroom and beyond. She is an active musical director for community theater working with both children and adults. Jessica loves helping teachers find the right resources for their classroom and making sure they feel supported through every step of their musical journey.
