15 Fun and Helpful Gifts for Singers of All Levels
Searching for a great gift for the singer in your life? This list is full of thoughtful ideas that can help them strengthen their skills, spark inspiration, and deepen their love for singing. And these ideas are especially fitting for musical theatre performers!
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1. This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
This Is Your Brain on Music is a very helpful book for singers, but it’s also a great fit for anyone who is interested in music and how it affects our brain. And in my opinion, books always make the best type of gifts.
2. TroyStudio Vocal Dampener
This is a great gift for anyone who might not be able to warm up their singing at full volume. And it’s especially helpful for singers who are living in an apartment. You can sing and do your warmups directly into the device to reduce the sound level.
3. The Singing Athlete: Brain Based Training for Your Voice
This is an extremely highly-rated book for singers, and it would make an amazing gift for the ambitious vocalist. This book contains a complete training system and video guide to help take your voice to the next level!
4. Throat Pastilles
This is a unique gift idea for singers who may be struggling with a bit of rasp in their voice. It’s a box filled with 24 naturally flavored throat pastilles, which are designed to smooth and clear your vocal chords.
5. Singer’s Soothing Throat Spray
This is such a unique gift idea for your loved one if they happen to be a performer. Singer’s Soothing Throat Spray is a herbal honey lemon vocal booster for those times that your voice feels raspy, stressed out, or just not up to speed.
6. Acting the Song: Performance Skills for the Musical Theatre
If the singer in your life is also into musical theatre and acting, this type of book is a must have! Acting the song is just as important as singing it. And this doesn’t only apply to musical theatre. It can be useful for all types of performances!
7. Spontaneous Singer Mug
This is such a funny mug for that person in your life who tends to turn anything and everything into a song. It’s an especially great gift for singers with a sense of humor. And an extra bonus is that it comes in different colors!
8. Throat Coat Tea
Tea can be an invaluable part of any singer’s daily routine, and this particular blend is so beloved by performers that it even makes a funny cameo in the movie Theater Camp.
9. Anatomy of the Voice
If the singer in your life is into optimizing and learning more about their skill, this is a wonderful book idea! It’s a fully-illustrated guide that explains how the voice works in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
10. Cool Mist Humidifier
This is a really thoughtful gift for any singers who may be have a bit of dry air at home. Dry air can really have an effect on the voice, your breathing, and your overall health. But this will help keep your vocal chords in tip top condition every day!
11. Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers
If you want to help your loved one take the next steps in terms of improving their craft, a book on sightsinging can really help set them apart from the crowd! Sightsinging is an extremely valuable skill, especially in the theatre world.
12. Sight Singing Superhero
If there is a younger singer in your life, this is a really fun choice! It’s packed full of activities, games, and exercises – all designed to improve their sight singing skills in a fun and playful way!
13. Facial Steamer
Not only are facial steamers great for the skin, they are also a wonderful tool for vocal health! So not only will this help keep singers looking fresh, it will help keep them sounding their best too.
14. The Breather Voice
The Breather Voice is great for building breath support, and it’s like a mini workout for your vocal cords! Perfect for warming up or winding down, this handy tool helps singers strengthen their diaphragm and improve vocal stamina over time.
15. DIY Rep Books
If you happen to know your loved one’s vocal type, I have to mention that we have DIY Rep Books here on Theatre Trip that would be perfect for singers who specialize in musical theatre. This is especially great if you’re looking to gift something that’s completely digital! We also have a DIY Rep Book for Kids!
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Which of these gifts for singers is your favorite?
Or have you ever received any singing gifts that you went absolutely crazy for? Feel free to share in the comments below! Here’s wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with fun and stress-free shopping. Happy holidays!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
