Finding the right gift for kids can be tough—you want something they’ll enjoy long-term, not just for a week. Musical instruments like keyboards, guitars, or drum sets are a great choice. They’re exciting, inspiring, and offer endless opportunities for creativity. Plus, if your child is already taking lessons with us, an instrument helps them practice and grow in their musical education. Instead of a passing trend, give them something that lasts and sparks their imagination!
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite instruments, specifically tailored to kids, and where to get them. Check out our Musical Gift Guide below!
Guitars
- Best Starter Acoustic Guitar for Young Kids: Fender FA-15 3/4-Scale Kids Steel String Acoustic Guitar – Sunburst Learn-to-Play Bundle with Gig Bag, Tuner, Strap, Picks.This ¾ size guitar is the perfect starter guitar package for children ages 6-12yrs old.
- Best Guitar for Teens and Adults, “Top Quality”: Seagull S6 Cedar Original Slim Acoustic Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural Semi-Gloss. Seagull guitars are amazing quality with affordable price. This guitar will last a lifetime.
- Best Starter Electric Guitar Kit: Fender Squier Stratocaster Electric Guitar – Daphne Blue Bundle with Amplifier, Gig Bag, Cable, Strap, Picks
Ukeleles
- Best Beginner Ukulele: Name: Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele. This is our top pick for a beginner Uke for all ages.
Keyboards
- Best Quality Beginner Keyboard: Yamaha 61-Key Piaggero Ultra-Portable Digital Piano.
- Best Weighted Key Keyboard: YAMAHA P71 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano
- Best “Toy Floor Piano” for Toddlers: Floor Piano Mat for Toddlers, Baby Kid Sensory Educational Dancing Keyboard
- Best Small “Toy Piano”: Kids Piano Keyboard, 25 Keys Digital Piano for Kids, Mini Music Educational Instrument Toy.
Drums & Percussion
- Best “Hand Drum”: Latin Percussion World Collection Circle Djembe.
- Assorted Percussion Instruments for Young Kids: Musical Instruments for Kids
- Steel Tongue Drum: Steel Tongue Drum
Games, Books, & Other Ideas
- Music/Story Player: Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) + Make Your Own Card – Kids Screen-Free Bluetooth Audio Player
- Mini Karaoke Machine
- Music Story Book: The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day. Press the note to hear Vivaldi’s music!
- Learn to Play Music Book: The Story Orchestra: I Can Play. Learn 8 easy pieces of classical music.
- Music Story Book: Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin
- Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5