To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Tucson Standard asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Music Gifts
1) Compact Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
These compact Bluetooth speakers deliver powerful stereo sound in a magnetic, travel-ready design. An easy-to-carry ball separates into two speakers—magnetized so they can quickly set up on any metal surface. Great at home or perfect for on the go.
2) Skwitch Touch & Play Music Button
The music button clips onto an iPhone and transforms it into a full-spectrum music machine through its app. Tactile yet digital, the button lets kids scratch beats for hours of expressive playtime. Source instruments and filter sounds to create chords, riffs, and melodies with a one-button band.
3) Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer
The Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer by Jamstik is the ultimate go-anywhere guitar instruction tool. Bundled with apps and software that are compatible with both iOS and Chrome OS, it takes the guesswork out of learning to play. See your fingers on-screen in real-time with an easy-to-use system that will have you playing your first guitar chords in minutes. Made in the USA.
4) Spindeck Turntable
The plug-and-play minimalist, belt-drive turntable is designed for out-of-the-box setup. Features high-quality materials and precision-engineered parts for a superb performance when listening to your vinyl. Accompany your plug-and-play minimalist turntable with the Minimalist Turntable Speaker System or Record Storage Rack & Turntable Stand.
5) Roll Up Portable 22 Bar Xylophone
Rock out anywhere you go with this unique 22 bar xylophone. It's equipped with record and playback functions, 7 different tones, a built-in speaker, and a tutorial mode so you can play along with the demo songs. It's also made of flexible silicone rubber, so when the performance is over, you can simply roll it up pack it away in your bag.