Musical Gift Ideas!
Help make music an everyday part of your childs life
by considering it when you look for gifts!
Most of the following items can be purchased at local
music stores. I recommend the
Higher Quality Instruments - Consider this for students who are serious about
music!
Please ask Mr.
Kemp for brand recommendations before buying.
Price is not always the best indicator!
Equipment and Accessories
Metronome Help
keep your child on beat! Everyone should
have one!
Digital Tuner
These are especially important for string players!
Instrument Care
Kits Keep those instruments working properly by cleaning, polishing, and
greasing them!
Chin Rests
These make violin and viola playing more comfortable.
Thumb Saver
Help make your child more comfortable while playing clarinet!
Books, CDs, and Videos
Solo Books Many
music stores even have books of popular radio songs!
Duet Books Keep
your child interested by encouraging them to play with friends!
Movie or Play
Soundtracks These are sometimes the best way to get your child excited about
playing!
Blast! Video
This is an amazing portrayal of brass, percussion, and acting. Recorded live in
Stomp! Video
Expose your child to some exciting and unusual drumming. These guys can play on anything!
Software There are many programs available that are designed
for children to enhance their musical ability!
Music Ace
Music Ace 2
Teach Me Piano
MidiSaurus
Super Duper Music
Looper
Julliard Music
Adventure
MusIQ: Opus 1
Challenger
Finale Print
Music This allows advanced students to write their own music, hear it played,
and print it out!
Check at computer
stores for even more titles!
Music Themed Trinkets! Click on the following links for stores that
specialize in anything with music on it!