Gifts for Kids Who Love Music

Young children love all kinds of musical instruments. Drums, keyboards, horns, and all kinds of percussion instruments will be a hit for your tot.

Pictured: B. Meowsic Keyboard from Amazon.

When kids get a little older, they're ready for an "almost-real" instrument. The choices shown below all function just like the real thing. Some of them are jjust a little smaller to fit smaller hands.

Pictured: Daisy Rock Debutante Junior Miss Acoustic Bubble Gum Pink Guitar Starter Pack.

If your child shows a real interest in music (or just if you're hoping that he or she will), you can't do better than to start them off on a real instrument. Check out your local music stores for classes and to compare prices on purchased and rental instruments. Be sure to compare prices with those on Amazon, too.

Pictured: Mendini MAS-L Gold Lacquered Brass E Flat Alto Saxophone + Case, Accessories & Free Chromatic Tuner with Metronome, available from Amazon.

Kids love to sing. A karaoke machine or a beginner sound system could be a real treat for them, and make a wonderful gift.

Pictured Singing Machine SML-383P CDG Karaoke Player.

An mp3 player may be just the ticket for a great gift for a junior music lover. (Check out the free downloads below!)

Pictured: Sony 4 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Pink).

Did you know that Amazon has tons of free mp3 downloads? Most of these are given out as samples so that you'll be encouraged to buy the album. Just check out the sample, then download the complete song for your little one. (What a great gift for a child who loves music: a pre-loaded mp3 player!)

Pictured: The Wiggles Summer 2011 Sampler, free at Amazon.

Amazon Gift Cards are available in denominations from $10 to $1,000, and there are no fees, and no expiration dates!

Santa can deliver them by e-mail, Facebook, print, or mail, and you can choose from a wide variety of designs. Recipients can use them to purchase music items -- or anything else on Amazon!