Gift Guide for String Players 2.0
It’s that time of year again!
Time to shop for the string players in your life!
It’s been a few years since I put together my original gift guide for string players (You can find that post here: Shaw Strings: Holiday Gift Guide). I thought it was time to round up a few more ideas for the music lovers in our lives, as well as finding things to support the caregiver’s in their life, too! I even included a few of the children’s music books I’ve read in the last year with my daughter that we particularly love!
I hope this helps you find some exciting ways to encourage the musician in your life in this list!
Music Themed Gift Shops
Alto Clef Gifts - This is a stand alone shop based out of Washington state with all sorts of GREAT music gifts. With a particular interest in viola-themed gifts, you will find plenty of options for all string players, too. Check out their website here: www.altoclefgifts.com and see what you find!
Music Theory Shop - Another stand alone shop based in California with a WIDE range of music themed gifts. From practice journals and theory workbooks to music bags and T Shirts, there’s so many options for your string player to choose from! Visit their website here: https://musictheoryshop.com
Accessories
Favorite Musical Story Books
This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, Illustrated by Kathy Jakobsen
Stories of Women Composers for Young Musicians by Catherine W. Kendall
Every Little Thing by Cedella Marley
One Love by Cedella Marley
Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger
The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman, Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Because by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Amber Ren
Who Sang the First Song? by Ellie Holcomb and Illustrated by Kayla Harren
Caregiver’s Corner
Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families by Christine Goodner
Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Develop a Love of Music by Christine Goodner
Helping Parents Practice: Ideas for Making It Easier, Volume 1 by Edmund Sprunger
Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki
Violin/Viola Releases of 2021
That’s what I’ve got to far! What do you think? Do you have any of these items yourself? Is there anything else you think I should add?
As you shop using these links, some do allow me to gather a little commission at no cost to you. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below, reach out on Instagram to @shawstrings or shoot me an email at renee@shawstrings.co.
Talk soon!
