• There are many unusual gifts suitable for music lovers.music chord in neon image by Christopher Martin from Fotolia.com
  
  Purchasing gifts is not always an easy job, especially when you want to give your recipient a present to remember. If the person who you are buying for is into music---whether she plays an instrument or simply just enjoys listening to it---there are a number of unusual gifts out there that she will enjoy.
  
  

For the Musician

• Personalized instrument accessories, such as guitar picks and drum sticks, enhance a musician's playing experience.Guitar player #1 image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
  
  Enhance a musician's experience by purchasing him personalized instrument accessories---such as personalized plectrums, guitar straps or drum sticks---that are etched with the player's name or initials. Sheet music is also a good gift for a musician, since it will allow him to learn the music of his favorite artists. Another gift is to purchase a set amount of time in a recording studio. This will allow him to play and record in a professional environment, and many studios allow the musician to take away a CD of his recording at the end of the day.
  
  

For the Budding Musician

• Cheap, and fairly easy instruments like harmonicas, stylophones, recorders and percussion instruments such as bongos and djembes are all unusual gifts for the budding musician. Purchasing a small instrument will allow your recipient to start playing music straight away. Another unusual idea is to purchase music lessons for a budding musician. Enrol her in lessons in her favourite instrument and set her on the road to learning to play music.
  
  

For the General Fan

• Vinyl records are an unusual gift, especially since they are re-surging in popularity.music nightclub image by joel dietle from Fotolia.com
  
  A music gift voucher---whether a download coupon for an online music provider or a coupon for an actual music store---is always appreciated by the general music fan. This allows him to personally purchase music to add to his collection, rather than you risking purchasing a CD he does not like. Another unusual idea is to purchase a vinyl record player for a music fan. According to Telegraph.co.uk, this nostalgic music format is radically re-surging in popularity of late---so purchase some vinyl records alongside the player in order to get his collection started. Live music is a great experience, so another idea is to slip tickets to your recipient's favourite band or artist's concert into their card. Rather than purchase the average music poster, buy a canvas with an image of a musician or band painted on it in the style of pop art. This is very unusual present and also looks great in any room. You could also purchase an annual subscription to his favourite music magazine.