🎵 Ultimate Music Pro Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season has arrived as swiftly as fresh snowfall, bringing with it a perfect chance to celebrate the ones whose love languages are gifts and music. And while most musicians have an uncanny ability to spot what’s next before anyone else, this year you can still surprise them. Whether you’re shopping for a veteran producer, a rising songwriter, a sharp-eared music supervisor, or a playlist curator on the come-up, this expanded Brit Fox Studios Holiday Gift Guide has a thoughtful pick for every creative path — and every budget.
🎛️ For the Music Producer
From bedroom beatmakers to full-time studio engineers, these tools inspire creativity and deliver professional-grade results.
Electronics & Studio Tools
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X — Pristine A/D conversion and DSP power for radio-ready production.
Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII — A tactile, expressive MIDI controller built for hybrid workflow.
Shure SM7B — The industry’s beloved vocal microphone for studio tracking and broadcast audio.
Audioengine A5+ Speakers — Crisp, powerful nearfields equally suited for mixing and everyday listening.
Software & Plugin Essentials
Waves Complete V14 Bundle — 200+ award-winning plugins for mixing, mastering, and sound design.
iZotope Music Production Suite — AI-assisted tone shaping, cleanup, and mastering tools.
Native Instruments Komplete 14 — A massive library of instruments and effects for limitless sonic exploration.
Unique Accessories
Portable vocal-recording booth
Studio cable-management kits
Swarovski crystal jazz-drum — a stunning detail piece for any studio shelf
Monitor isolation pads
Ergonomic stands for keyboards and controllers
✍️ For the Songwriter
Fuel their inspiration and help ideas flow wherever creativity strikes.
Creativity Tools
Teenage Engineering OP-1 — A compact, experimental songwriting powerhouse.
Moleskine staff-paper journals
High-fidelity digital voice recorders
Inspiration Gear
Hand-crafted analog lyric journals
Cloud-storage subscriptions for demos
Curated prompt and songwriting card decks
A 3D-printed musical-instrument chess set — each piece designed as a different instrument
Vintage Ohio Arts tin drum (1940s) — a nostalgic collector’s gem
💼 For the Music Supervisor
For the pros juggling briefs, licensing, clearances, and deadlines across screens and databases.
Professional Gear
MacBook Pro (M-series) — Fast, reliable, built for multi-tasking and audio review.
Multi-monitor arm systems
RAID-protected backup drives for massive catalog storage
Licensing & Research Tools
SoundExchange membership
Licensing-database and clearance-management software
Passes to industry conferences (SyncSummit, Music Biz, AIMP)
🎧 For Playlist Curators
Tools and comforts for the tastemakers shaping tomorrow’s listening habits.
Tech Essentials
headphones
Streaming-platform gift cards
External hard drives for music libraries
High-quality audio interfaces for reviewing submissions
Lifestyle & Comfort
Multi-device wireless charging docks
Portable Bluetooth speakers
Adjustable desk lighting for marathon curation sessions
📚 Professional Development Resources
Support their long-term creative growth — the most valuable gifts of all.
Gift Cards & Credits
Recording-studio session credits
Professional mixing & mastering credits
Remote/mobile recording vouchers
Home-studio upgrade vouchers
Planning Tools
Digital music-launch timelines
Annual music-business planners
Quarterly goal-tracking notebooks
Social-content calendar templates
🤝 Mentorship & Networking
The gift of access can change a creator’s entire career trajectory.
1:1 industry-consulting sessions
Online masterclass subscriptions (production, songwriting, sync, business)
Music-business strategy intensives
Memberships with AIMP, NARIP, and the Guild of Music Supervisors
Passes to major conferences and virtual summits
🔧 Additional Pro Resources
Music-licensing workshops
EPK & digital-portfolio development
Personal-branding consultations
Curated industry-contact databases
Artist content-marketing audits
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💸 Budget-Friendly Picks $50 or less
Quality gifts without the premium price tag.
Streaming-service gift cards
Wireless earbuds
Online micro-course vouchers
Music-themed desk accents
Pocket-sized lyric notebooks
⭐Perfect Gifts for Musical Kids: Inspire Their Inner Musician⭐
For kids with a passion for music, gifts that spark creativity and exploration can make a world of difference. Instruments like ukuleles, keyboards, or small percussion sets are perfect for hands-on learning, while interactive music toys and apps can introduce rhythm, melody, and composition in a playful way. Sheet music, beginner-friendly songbooks, and colorful tuners help nurture budding skills, and headphones or mini speakers let them enjoy and experiment with sound. Even gifts that celebrate their love of music—like music-themed clothing, room décor, or DIY instrument kits—encourage a lifelong appreciation for the art. Whether they’re singing, drumming, or composing, these thoughtful gifts keep young musicians inspired and engaged.
Ugandan Dancers Spread Joy with Hair Out the Air by Brit Fox
Every once in a while, a video pops up that just makes you smile from start to finish. That’s exactly what happens in this TikTok from @xfoxrox, featuring dancers in Uganda performing an original routine to Hair Out the Air by Brit Fox.
The performance is full of life — not in a rigid, technical way, but with a fluid, easygoing energy that feels natural and fun. The dancers move with a kind of casual joy, flowing with the beat instead of forcing it, and that relaxed vibe is what makes the video so infectious. Their movements are playful, free-spirited, and clearly rooted in the happiness of the moment.
What makes this performance special is the atmosphere it creates. It’s less about hitting every move with precision and more about the feeling — the laughter, the smiles, and the shared sense of joy that dance brings. Watching them, you can’t help but feel like you’re right there, swept up in the rhythm.
Hair Out the Air sets the perfect soundtrack for the moment. With its lively beat and playful tone, the track meshes beautifully with the dancers’ fluid style, creating a performance that’s uplifting and unforgettable.
👉 Watch the video on TikTok here. Fair warning: it’s the kind of clip you’ll replay whenever you need a dose of pure serotonin.
🎵 Cleveland rocks, and we've got the map to prove it! 🗺️
Explore Cleveland's Rich Musical Heritage with Our Interactive Map
Explore the beats and melodies that have shaped Cleveland's music scene! We are thrilled to present our new interactive map featuring the city's most iconic music landmarks. From the birthplace of rock 'n' roll to hidden gem recording studios, this map serves as your guide to Cleveland's rich musical history. Click, zoom, and explore to discover:
- Legendary concert venues
- Historic recording studios
- Childhood homes of famous musicians
- Music-themed museums and attractions
Points on the map comes with photos, historical information, and insider stories. Whether you are a local looking to deepen your appreciation or a visitor planning a music-themed tour, our interactive guide brings Cleveland's musical history to life. Ready to start your journey? Visit CLEVELAND MUSIC MAP to access the map and begin your virtual tour of Cleveland's musical landmarks!
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