Lessonface 2019 Gift Guide

Here's a quick list of gift ideas for the musician(s) in your life, submitted by Lessonface teachers! 

First and foremost, there are Lessonface gift certificates, which you can purchase here. These are redeemable for any purchase on Lessonface, including one-on-one lessons, group classes, and self-paced courses. Save up to $100 in gift cards in our Black Friday sale -- ends midnight Monday, Dec 2! Terms and conditions apply. 
 

1. The clip-on tuner

Recommended by guitar teacher Cole Porter.

The ultimate stocking stuffer for players of guitar, violin, and bass (and many other instruments). Snark tuners are only $9, and can be found in likely any music store, or from online purveyors like B&H. >>>

2. The dynamic microphone

Recommended by beatboxing teacher Paul Arnett, who explains, "Dynamic microphones are used by beatboxers on-stage. They are essential for learning how to beatbox in a live performance and there are techniques to learn how to capture the best sound without distortion."

Pictured, the Shure SM58, from ~$90.

3. Boss RC 505 Loop Station

Another recommendation from beatboxer Paul Arnett, aka Subsonic. From $499. >>>

Paul notes, "If you are interested in looping this is the best device for live looping in my opinion.

"You can record and overdub on five tracks to turn your solo beatbox ideas into fully layered songs." 

4. Geared Pegs for Violins

Vioin teacher Lora Gallman's recommendation: Geared Violin Pegs. Also known as planetary pegs, perfection pegs, or Pegheds. $64.55. >>>

"One of the best upgrades you can do for your violin. Geared pegs look like traditional wooden pegs, but they work like the tuning pegs on guitars, making tuning a breeze. No more stuck or slipping pegs. No more loose strings from changes in weather. Once installed, tuning only takes a few seconds. You will rarely, if ever, need to use your fine tuners, even for your E string. A great gift for beginners or advanced players. I use geared pegs on all of my violins. I will never go back to traditional pegs!"

5. Rosin in Violin-Shaped Box! 

Lora Gallman writes, "Every string player always needs more rosin. They make great stocking stuffers as well. Millant violin rosin comes in a beautiful violin shaped box that makes for a wonderful gift. For the young and young at heart, try Magic Rosin which comes in a variety of fun colors and pictures."

Millant rosin $20 >>> 
Magic Rosin $16 >>>

6. The Art of Saxophone Playing

"Larry Teal's 'The Art of Saxophone Playing' is a terrific resource for players of all levels. Larry was a pioneer of saxophone pedagogy who has influenced several generations of saxophonists." -- Sax teacher Willem Moolenbeek. From $9.99 >>>
 

7. The Other Flute by Robert Dick

From flute teacher Erika Andres: 

"Know a flutist who likes to sometimes play things that are a little different and who has fun making new sounds on the flute?  Then you should give the gift of THE method book for learning extended techniques where a flutist can learn things such as singing and playing, playing more than one note at a time (multiphonics), and circular breathing.  These techniques allow flutists to play a lot of interesting, modern music but are also incredibly beneficial to normal playing as well and therefore this book would make a good gift for flutists of all kinds!"

$49.95 >>>

And, from flute teacher Susan Maclagan, her own, "A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist." $86 >>>

8. Guitar Support

Recommended by guitar teacher Leah Kruszewski:

Guitar Support, which attach to your guitar via suction cups (ex, Ergo Play) or magnets (ie, Barnett / Sagework Guitar Support -- pictured) keep your guitar in a stable playing position.

Leah writes, "Great for students who tire of crossing their legs or using a footstool. It's better on your back and neck in the long run, too. Lots of classical guitar students love them, and some flamenco students find them useful, too."

$52.95-$130 >>>

9. Lessonface!

Give the gift of live one-on-one and group lessons and classes with great teachers. Gift cards available in various sizes. Our gift cards are on sale through midnight, Monday, December 2. Save up to $100.  >>>