With the holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a few great musical gift ideas. And best of all most of these instruments can be had for under $25! Remember, the more toys you have around the house, the more fun it is to play! Oh yeah…and this retailer is the spot I get 90% of my gear. Best prices, cheap or free shipping and it arrives in a day from NJ.
1. No music house is complete without a Ukelele. Here is one for less than $50: http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–LNKLU11
2. Hang that Uke on the wall so it’s easy to grab n play. Off The Wall Guitar Hook: http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–OTWWM1
3. If you don’t yet have a set of Bongos, this is the year to start working your Latin groove. These are decent and come in 4 different colors! http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–TOCSBSET
4. Egg Shakers seem silly on the surface, but actually they can seriously add to the groove. And no is scared to pick up an egg shaker. A 2 pack for a few bucks: http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–RHTRT2101P
5. And speaking of percussion, how about a Talking Drum from Ghana (well…a great replica). I own 2 of them and have given them as Xmas gifts a few times already. http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–TOCTTLKD
6. Wanna blow some blues this holiday season. How about a 4-pack of harmonicas in their own carrying case. Very hip! http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–HOHBR4P
7. Here is the one big ticket item, a 3/4 size guitar. This is the perfect starter guitar. It’s smallish & It has nylon strings so the fingers don’t hurt as much. I own one and play it constantly. http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–HOHBR4P
8. And finally, we have them in every studio and use them constantly….The Melodica!! For less than $25 and coming with it’s own cute blue bag, how can you resist? http://www.zzounds.com/a–3081833/item–HOHBR4P
