Finding an amazing gift for the music lover in your life can be a daunting task, but it is not an impossible one. Thanks to 
the wonder that is the Internet, you have a wide variety of choices to suit your budget. Whether you are looking for a just a little something, or a something that will blow his or her mind, there is a perfect gift out there for every music lover.
iTunes Gift Cards
There is nothing wrong with a classic. It does not matter if that special person loves music from La Traviata or Lady Gaga; iTunes has thousands of song available. Gift cards come in denominations of $15, $25, $50 or $100. You can buy cards from Apple.com or at local retailers such as Walmart.
USB Turntables
Speaking of classics, some people still love the good old-fashioned sound of vinyl. With a USB turntable, music fans can drag their record collection out of storage and convert them to digital MP3s or just enjoy listening to them. You can find a USB turntables designed to look like everything from antique radios to suitcases at NostalgiaFactoryOutlet.com
CafePress.com
Cafe Press’s huge selection of customized t-shirts, bags and other items includes a fantastic selection of gifts for music aficionados as well. You can buy everything from funny musical t-shirts to personalized iPod cases. If you are imaginative, you can even create your own custom, one-of-kind gift.
AG RiffMaster
If the music lover in your life is more of a Guitar Hero® than an actual guitarist, you can buy custom painted Guitar Hero® and Rock Band® video game controllers from ArtGuitar.com. Their poplar rock band models start at $149.00. You can also create an exclusive controller with your own image for $249.00.
iPod DJ Systems
Take DJ’ing into the 21st century with an iPod mixer or iPod DJ system. With one of these ultra-cool gadgets, you can plug into one or two iPods and mix songs like a professional. Some models also come with special features like reverb and flange effects. Amazon.com has a wide selection of systems for DJs of all levels.
UncommonGoods.com
Uncommon Goods is like an online version of Sharper Image, but with much more reasonable prices. You can choose from whimsical gifts such as black cat ears headphones and drumstick pencils or higher-end products like ceramic speakers or a sterling silver guitar pick necklace. Uncommon Goods specializes in creative and hard-to-find items.
Songbooks
What aspiring musician doesn’t have an enormous collection of songbooks? JWPepper.com has a diverse selection of songbooks for vocalists, pianists and guitarists. What if they don’t know how to read music? Well, J.W. Pepper has books for that too!
Ah, so many melodies it is hard to choose the best one. No matter what gift you select for the music lover in your life, the most important thing is to pick something that shows how much you appreciate his or her passion. Show some interest in what is important to the person you care about and you can rest assured that your gift will hit just the right note.
About the Author: Bryce Thulin loves music and surrounds himself with friends with the same tastes. They’re constantly competing to see who can find the best music gifts for birthdays and other celebrations.
