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Cute & Thoughtful Gift Guide for the Music Maker in Your Life
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‘Tis the season' for finding that perfect present for the special creative in your world. As the UK's top regional electronic music school we know a lot about what makes music makers tick. Our expertly curated gift guide will inspire you to find the perfect gift for the DJ or music production in your life. This comprehensive gifting guide is brimming with charming, function and thoughtful gifts they will actually want, all DJ Gym approved!
Why Gifts for Music Makers Are Unique
Music markers, DJs and music production are passionate about electronic music and will have specific wants and taste. That's why you need this detailed guide to help you locate a present that is tried-and-tested, won't go to waste and will light up their face on Christmas morning. We've only included options that we know and recommend, that we've used ourselves and won't end up in a landfill. Read on to find the perfect present for your music obsessed loved on and help them fuel their passion.
Top Gift 2025: Give an Unforgettable Music Experience
The best and most ethical presents are always experiences! Why not give the joy of a DJ lesson, music production lesson, course or simply studio time. We offer all three and students rate our lessons and courses as five-stars across the board. We offer gift experiences for DJ classes, DJ courses and DJ studio hire in London, Birmingham and Manchester. In addition, students love our electronic music production lessons, courses and often book our recording studios. If your loved one can't make it to our studios, there is always the option to learn online.
Flexible Music Experience Gift Vouchers with DJ Gym and LSA
We can create a gift voucher of any amount and there are three ready-made options available on our GIFTS PAGE for our Birmingham and Manchester studios or over on the LSA GIFTS PAGE for London and online lessons.
Our two-hour voucher can be exchanged for a 1-1 DJ or music production lesson in our Birmingham, Manchester, London or for online lessons. Lessons are tailored to suit the students, age, ability level, style of music and equipment. Students don't need any experience or equipment to join these lessons. Prices are from £100.
If you're looking for a half-day experience you can also buy our four-hour voucher also exchangeable for DJ or music production lessons at all of our sites. Prices are from £180.
The best option is buying a full course, enabling your loved one to truly grow as an artist. A course is four separate two-hour sessions, also taught 1-1 and can be any level of DJing and music production. Prices from £329.
Not sure which option is best? Click here to contact our friendly team.
Music Making Studio Gear and DJ Equipment
Second to an experience like a lesson or course, you can gift the tools to help them make amazing music. DJ equipment is a very popular and fun Christmas present and there is a huge range of music studio gadgets available. Here's our top picks of the season for beginners to advanced artists.
Beginner Level DJ Equipment
Looking for the best entry-level DJ equipment in 2025? As the UK's leading network of DJ schools, we have a lot of experience in this area! By far, the best setup for a beginner DJ this season is the incredible Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ controller. This nifty unit plugs into a laptop and enables anyone to DJ. It's easy to learn, but of course we can help! You get a lot of bang-for-your-buck with this option and it comes highly recommended. We even have discount prices for our students and anyone buying our gift vouchers. Click here to contact our team about DJ equipment discounts.
Intermediate & Advanced DJ Gear Upgrades
Want to help your DJ loved one upgrade their equipment? Perhaps they've already mastered their FLX4 and are looking for more creative options, effects and functions. In this case, the next level up would the FLX6, FLX10 or an all-in-one DJ unit, such as the XDJ RX3 or XDJ AZ. There's even the option to buy the industry-standard AlphaTheta CDJ setup, like DJs will use in real clubs and festivals. Admittedly, there's a massive and confusing range, which is why you should click here to get discounts on DJ equipment and talk through the options with our friendly UK-based team.
Music Making Gadgets, Tools & Gifts
Many DJs also make music with their computers using programs (DAWs) like Ableton, Logic and FL Studio. We even teach students how to use these programs in our music production courses or gift experiences. In addition to a needing a computer and DAW, music makers require many other tools to help them create exciting beats! Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for music producers in 2025.
Headphone Upgrades
A good pair of headphones can elevate their mixing experience as DJs or producers. They are one of the most essential items for any music lover, maker and artist. If your loved one already has a pair and you're not sure what would make the best upgrade, snap a photo and email it to our team for advice. If they don't yet have a decent pair of headphones we recommend AIAIAI for their brilliant design, sound and commitment to music makers. The AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless headphones make the perfect gift for DJs while the AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Headphones are perfect for music production. Both come highly recommended and represent great value for money.
Keyboard & Midi Controllers
Clicking away on a mouse is not the best way to jam and make great music. Sometimes, producers need something physical to push, play and experiment with. The keyboard is the main component of any electronic music-making setup but in addition to that there is a range of midi-controllers. Some of which, are integrated natively with certain music production programs.
If you're looking for a decent range of keyboard that integrate many midi-functions, bells and whistles, look no further than Native Instruments. NI are an innovative company that release some of the most popular DJ and music production equipment. We especially love their range of keyboards, and there is a keyboard for every budget. Starting with their smallest keyboard the NI Komplete Kontrol M32 MIDI Keyboard that retails for around £100. Up from there, you can buy the longer versions such as the 49 and 61 key models. Click here to browse all NI music making hardware.
Serato Slab MIDI Controller
New to the market this December is the intuitive Serato Slab, a MIDI controller designed for producers working with Serato Studio. This unit aims to put sampling, sequencing and performance directly into your hands, bringing the raw feel, instinct, and speed of beat making back to its elements. As a new product this really hasthe wow factor and would make an incredible gift for any Serato Studio user.
Artist Photoshoot
One of the most exceptional presents we can recommend for any DJ, producer or music lover is an artist photoshoot with our friend, and official photographer, Thomas Hensher. Photoshoots can be organised in London, Manchester and Birmingham in the studio or on location. If you're looking for a gift that will elevate their confidence and give them a professional image this might just be the best idea! Click here to view Thomas's website and enquire about booking a shoot.
Stocking Fillers: Our Handpicked Selection of Affordable Melody-Making Gifts
Looking for something that won't break the bank or want to fill up Santa's sack? These stocking-fillers are brilliant buys for DJs, music makers, music lovers and indeed anyone with a passion for music! Here you'll find brilliant accessories, tools, essentials and unique gift ideas that represent the best value for money.
Customised DJ and Producer Gifts on Etsy
Etsy is one of the best places to buy customised gifts from small makers and independent crafts people. Supporting small business and getting a unique gift is a win-win! There's a massive range of cute and thoughtful present ideas available, but make sure you order in time for Christmas delivery.
DJ USBs
One of the biggest consumables for a DJ is some decent USBs to use when out DJing. We recommend Sandisk for their excellent durability and quality build. The 32GB and the 64GB models are the most compatible with industry-standard CDJs. You can find these on Amazon or in good retailers for around £10-£15.
Neever LED light Colour-Changing Filming Light
This is one of our absolute favourites this year! It's a small magnetic colour-changing LED light which is battery-powered (rechargeable) and perfect for filming content! We can't get enough of them, and at around £25 they are brilliant value for money. We love using the light to film videos and just to colour our studio rooms for the asthetic vibe!
Cables & Adapters
One of the most essential tools for any DJ or producer are quality cables. These cables connect audio equipment such as DJ controllers, speakers and studio setups. We love the cute colourful ones! Amazon is a great place to shop for audio cables and popular options include RCA and XLR (Seen here) DJs and producers also need USB cables and adapters.
Laptop DJ Stand
Many DJs use their laptop to DJ and need a suitable stand. Not only would an ergonomic stand help their posture but it elevates their laptop into their line of sight, making it easier to mix. There's a large range of DJ laptop stands and some of them will also hold their DJ controller as seen in this image. Other than a good laptop stand you might also consider an entire DJ booth! We found some other great ideas on LSA's annual gift guide, click here to visit that blog.
Bandcamp Gift Card
Every year we like to mention Bandcamp gift Cards! Bandcamp is a website that is designed to help artists and small labels sell their music and merch directly to fans, without middle-men and greedy corporations taking the lions share of any income. it's really helping musicians and artists survive in the time of evil streaming giants like Spotify (please delete Spotify!). Getting a Bandcamp gift voucher is an awesome and ethical gift, making it super cute and thoughtful!
Cutest Gift Idea 2025: Mirrorball
Our cutest gift idea for music lovers in 2025 is a mirrorball! You can get mirrorballs of all sizes from keychains to home decor accessories to massive disco balls. There is a size for everyone! How big will you go? We especially love the ones that come with motors, and you can even consider getting a spot light too! Otherwise, we recommend placing them somewhere that the sunlight will directly hit, scattering beautiful light across a home studio or music-making space.
Looking For More Awesome Gift Inspiration?
We have some brilliant gift guides you can browse here:
The Ultimate UK Gift Guide From Cheap to Luxury
Best Gifts for Music Producers in the UK
Birthday Gifts for DJs from Small to Large
We hope you enjoyed this year's gift guide blog and find the perfect gift for the music maker in your life! Remember, if you are buying DJ or production equipment we have special prices, cheaper than retail. Contact our team to find out more.
