The 22 Best Gifts For Music-Loving Kids

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For many children, a love of music starts at a young age and grows with them all the way up through adulthood. The art form allows kids to tap into a unique creative outlet and continue to hone their skills through elementary school, high school band and choir programs, and even well into college where they can sharpen their craft like never before. If your growing kiddo has shown a particular interest in music and instruments, you can encourage this budding passion and help them focus in on their skills with holiday music gifts for kids that revolve around this fantastic hobby.

From age-appropriate instruments, musical toys, and exciting DIY projects to must-have Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and record players that allow them to listen to their favorite tunes, these are the ultimate products for your musically inclined toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens this holiday season — with musical gifts that are perfect for everyone from 3-year-olds to 5-year-olds, 12-year-olds, and beyond. Whether you're looking for gifts for toddlers who love to dance or kiddos who like to sing, unique gifts for the musical kids in your life who loves all things theater and composition, or just practical music-themed gifts that will delight any child, regardless of their age, we've rounded up the very best gifts for the music-lover in your life. Keep reading to shop our selects!

— Additional reporting by Alessia Santoro and Kate Schweitzer

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Ticket Stub Diary
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Ticket Stub Diary

Depending on their age, your music-loving kiddo has probably already been to their fair share of concerts and musical performances. Now, you can help them to keep track of the memories they've made at all of these special events with this handy Ticket Stub Diary ($17).

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Elago AirPods Hang Case
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Elago AirPods Hang Case

If you're unsure of what to gift a music-loving kid who already has all of the best electronics and headphones, this Elago AirPods Hang Case ($8, originally $20) is a great accessory that helps to keep their AirPods close by (and hopefully makes it far less likely they'll lose them, too).

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Color-Changing Bluetooth Speaker
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Color-Changing Bluetooth Speaker

Listening to music just got so much funkier courtesy of this Color-Changing Bluetooth Speaker ($26, originally $44). Not only will your kiddo be able to take their tunes with them wherever they go, but they'll also be able to set a super-cool ambience in any room with the product's color-changing capabilities.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy

You can start their love for music and sounds young with this Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy ($10). The interactive product can help to give your baby a lifelong love of music with its seven different melodies, along with the toy's sensory elements, as well.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: VTech Rock and Bop Music Player
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: VTech Rock and Bop Music Player

Perhaps your kiddo is too young to start diving into the world of AirPods and wireless headphones — we totally get it! And fortunately, with child-friendly products like this VTech Rock and Bop Music Player ($18, originally $30), your growing kiddo can still enjoy some music while they're on the go.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Fisher-Price StoryBots Songbook
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Fisher-Price StoryBots Songbook

Have a little one who's obsessed with the hit Netflix show, "StoryBots"? Then this Fisher-Price StoryBots Songbook ($15) that teaches kids about space and dinosaurs through music is right up their alley! It has a handful of different settings and sensory elements, so children of any age can reap the rewards of this cool educational tool.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube

This Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube ($29) is an educational toy that teaches children how sounds are combined together to create eight Mozart masterpieces. The unique musical gift will surely provide an education in more classical symphonies for both you and your music-loving child — making it a worthwhile investment for the whole family!

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration

This "Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra" ($22, originally $25) book provides a simplified and meaningful way to introduce your kids to classical music. These famous symphonies are taught pretty consistently through elementary and high school band courses, so your kiddo will get a head start in familiarizing themselves with the material.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano

Have a little pianist in the making? Empower them to find their own tune with this Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano ($21, originally $35). The touch piano tool makes an especially great musical gift for 3-year-olds or any younger toddlers who are just beginning to experiment with their own sound.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Custom Guitar Pick
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Custom Guitar Pick

Show your budding rockstar you care and that you'll always support them with this thoughtful Custom Guitar Pick ($12). Shoppers can customize the guitar pick to feature a special message or note, making it that much more meaningful of a musical gift for the recipient.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Bamboo Rainstick Shaker Sensory Toy
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $30: Bamboo Rainstick Shaker Sensory Toy

This Bamboo Rainstick Shaker Sensory Toy ($14) is easy to use even for the youngest of kids. While it might not be the most technologically advanced toy, it does serve as a great musical gift for toddlers who are still playing around with different sounds and noises.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: FAO Schwarz Giant Dance Mat Piano
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: FAO Schwarz Giant Dance Mat Piano

It's impossible to forget that iconic dance scene of Tom Hanks tapping around a piano mat in "Big." And now, the famous piano is back in a softer, more padded version that's sure to provide ample fun for any kiddos with the FAO Schwarz Giant Dance Mat Piano ($40).

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Crosley Record Crate
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Crosley Record Crate

If your child has an ever-growing collection of records and old vinyls (perhaps even some passed on from you personally), then they'll totally appreciate being gifted this Crosley Record Crate ($49). The crate provides a designated spot for all of their beloved records, and doubles as a cute home decor accent, too.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: WowWee Baby Shark Dancing DJ
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: WowWee Baby Shark Dancing DJ

Sure to be one of the hit toys of the year, this WowWee Baby Shark Dancing DJ ($32, originally $40) serves as the most perfect musical gift for 2-year-olds and any above ages. Kiddos can dance and sing along to a catchy "Baby Shark" remix tune that pays homage to one of the most recognizable songs of the last few years.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Personalized Amp Doormat
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Personalized Amp Doormat

How awesome is this Personalized Amp Doormat ($35) for your music-lover? The nostalgic mat is so cool, we admittedly kind of want one for ourselves, too (hint hint to any friends or family reading this!). Best of all, you can customize the mat to feature your child's name, making it that much more of a thoughtful gift.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: B. toys Drumroll Please Set
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: B. toys Drumroll Please Set

There are seven musical instruments inside this B. toys – Drumroll Please Set ($37), which means that your kiddo will be able to enjoy endless hours of musical fun — either to your delight or dismay. The sensory elements also guide them to better understand textures and materials for a fuller, more interactive experience.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Sesame Street Rock and Rhyme Elmo
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Sesame Street Rock and Rhyme Elmo

With the Sesame Street Rock and Rhyme Elmo ($32, originally $42) by their side, your child can sing, dance, and groove — all next to Elmo, of course. "Sesame Street" has long been celebrated for its thoughtful songs and catchy musical tunes that manage to educate and delight even the youngest kid viewers.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Fisher Price Retro Music Box Record Player
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Fisher Price Retro Music Box Record Player

Music-loving kids (and parents) will definitely get a kick out of this adorable Fisher Price Classic Toys Retro Music Box Record Player ($38). The child-friendly product will help to kickstart your kiddo's love of old music and all things nostalgic, that way they can appreciate it all even more in the years to come.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Hape Kid's Wooden Toy Ukulele
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $50: Hape Kid's Wooden Toy Ukulele

If you've got a little rockstar on your hands, get them started early with this Hape Kid's Wooden Toy Ukulele ($32). The product doubles as a great musical gift for 5-year-olds or 6-year-olds, given that it's recommended for kids up to 6 years of age.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $100: Singing Machine Bluetooth Karaoke System
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $100: Singing Machine Bluetooth Karaoke System

Your little performer can easily belt out their favorite songs for the whole household to hear with this Singing Machine Bluetooth Karaoke System ($55, originally $75). Everyone loves karaoke, and this product is likely to provide plenty of entertainment and laughs for the whole family.

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $100: Censi Music Creative Cat Noise Canceling Headphones
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Under $100: Censi Music Creative Cat Noise Canceling Headphones

You can never go wrong gifting a pair of headphones, but these Censi Music Creative Cat Noise Canceling Headphones ($96) are extra-special since they double as an adorable accessory. Not only will your music-loving child be able to listen to their favorite songs on the go, they'll also be able to show off a little bit of their unique personality, too!

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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Over $200: Bluetooth Record Player
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Gifts For Kids Who Love Music Over $200: Bluetooth Record Player

Got a kiddo who has a growing interest in all things nostalgic? Get your music-loving teen started off with a record collection of their own by gifting them with this Bluetooth Record Player ($229). They can easily play some of their favorite vinyl albums, and tap into a few classics, too — courtesy of your recommendation, of course.