10 Gifts to Bring out the Creative Best in Your Musician Husband + Relationship Tips for Dating or Being Married to a Musician

Who doesn’t loves gifts? Be it birthday or festival season, everyone loves giving and receiving gifts. But it’s the gift that changes from person to person. While it’s possible to find gifts for husband among the numerous gadgets and other things available in the market, it is different when it comes to buying a gift for musician husband. If your husband is a musician, you might have to think out of the box and find unique things that inspire him. You have a wide variety in the market ranging from printed t-shirts to custom guitar picks to CDs and concert tickets.

First, let's see some classic gifts that are quite practical and something every musician would love to have. Then let’s go for some unique gifts that he is sure to appreciate.

He may be an amateur or a professional, music equipment is something that every musician would love to have. If you think that your musician husband has more than enough musical instruments, you can go for a good quality replacement strings, a stereo recorder or an instrument case. These are a few things they would always require. If your husband is a performer, you could get a stand light or a good quality folder for his sheets.

Musicians love getting their hands on new scores. And music sheets are not that cheap. A score from his favourite musical piece would be an ideal gift for music lover. If you are not in the music world yourself, get the help of his musician friends. Else you can also get gift cards on websites like Sheet Music Plus or Music Notes where he can choose his favourite music notes.

Musicians are normally very busy with their new music, rehearsals and concerts. They have precious little time for other activities. We bet he’d prefer to spend them with you even though his favourite artist is performing nearby. If any of his friends or favourite artist or band is performing you could get concert tickets for both of you and make it a date. Tickets to an opera performance or a piano recital would be an ideal gift for classical musician. If you're willing to splurge even more, book tickets and go see his favourite bands perform in a different city; this will mean a lot to him, specially if the band is skipping your town.

Is your husband a professional musician who does gigs and concerts? Then you could take your favourite picture from his most memorable concert and frame it. Make sure you get it professionally done so that it stands as a testament to your husband’s two loves, you and his music. Get it placed in his studio or your garage whichever place he practices. It can be a source of inspiration to him and a reminder of your love.

Musicians always like to be in touch with the latest trends in music and also the latest releases by other artists. What better way to accomplish both other than have a premium membership to a streaming service like Spotify or Deezer or the newly launched Tidel. With membership, you can enjoy millions of songs without any ads. He could create a playlist and share them with his band. Listening to various artists will help him hone his skills and also try new paths for his music.

You know what is the best possible gift for musician husband? Watching his performance. It would greatly flatter him and melt his heart when you attend one of his performances. It can be just a piece or a full show; he will definitely love it if you watch his live show. It is sure to boost his confidence and inspire him greatly. If he is working towards getting some gigs, sit in on his rehearsals and give him constructive feedback.

What better gift can you gift your musician husband than guitar strings especially if he is a guitar player. And if he does concerts and performances, then he would definitely require them. The best brand in the market for acoustic guitar string is D'Addario. They have extra light gauging which is perfect for amateur and professional players. These strings come with a corrosion resistant packaging to keep them fresh without any environmental damage. D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings come with a serial number which can be checked on their website for authenticity since the market is flooded with fakes. Buy original D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings from amazon.in for ₹384.

Ever seen your husband frustrated after a recording session? The one thing that causes all that frustration is the random thud noises and all those p’s and b’s causing the distortion. A pop filter would definitely clear the air noises and give him a clear recording. Gift him the Wright Wp 101 pop filter which gets him a clear and professional recording without any distortion caused by noises and air sounds. It features a double mesh design which reduces noise and protects the microphone from saliva. It comes along with a gooseneck support which can be cinched on any microphone. It supports the pop filter so that he can concentrate on his recording. It is available for ₹379 on amazon.in.

If your husband is a guitar player, you can close your eyes and buy the Pick-a-Palooza. You would have seen your husband go through guitar picks rapidly during his jamming sessions or even rehearsals. Pick-a-Palooza Guitar Pick Maker makes it possible for your husband to make a guitar pick any time and in any design he wants.

This unique and practical gift comes with a leather pick holder keychain and 4 strips. He can hold the picks in the leather holder which is conveniently shaped like a keychain. The pick maker itself is very sturdy and has a stainless steel blade which allows for a smooth and uniform pick every time. You can use the Pick-a-Palooza to make picks out of credit cards and even plastic. Pick-a-Palooza is available at amazon.in for ₹4,212.

The songwriter in your husband is going to thank you profusely for this handy recorder. He can record his tunes, ideas and songs anytime and anywhere the inspiration strikes. The Zoom H1n Handy Recorder comes with a matte body and a simple enclosure for the mics. You can do a distortion-free recording up to 120 dB SPL. The recorder can be fitted with SD cards with a capacity up to 32 GB. The recordings are stored in the form of WAV or MP3 format. Available for ₹5,999 at amazon.in, the Zoom H1n Handy Recorder is quite handy and can fit in your pocket.

Your musician husband has just started jamming with friends and at parties building a network of connections in the industry. Get him the sound activated laser light for the parties to make it more interesting and fun for everyone. The Unica mini laser projector is very easy to set up and sets the ambiance needed for a successful DJing session. Place it near the speaker and it catches the beats and works in the stroboscopic mode. It is available for ₹790 at amazon.in.

If your husband plays any string instrument, you would have noticed him tuning his instrument now and then and checking if they play the appropriate notes. While manual tuning is what many musicians depend on, an automatic tuner does the work in a jiffy and would definitely be useful to him. The mustang guitar tuner is the best in the market right there with D’Addario and the like. He can also use it to tune other instruments like ukulele, bass, violin and more. You can buy it for ₹399 at amazon.in.

The overscore removable manuscript tape from by Beatmagic Limited is the stuff of dreams for any composer. With this, your husband can alter or add to any score. He can just stick the tape over the existing score and make the necessary notations there. He can also add to the existing score. This way, the original score also exists without any damage and the sheet also looks neat. It is available for ₹1,551 on Amazon.

If your musician husband is a professional and always on the road for gigs, he will definitely need the Apple iPad Air. Apple’s list of products is nothing short of technological marvels and can be used by a student to a professional. In your case, your favourite musician. The iPad Air, not only lets him be in touch with the world, it also has apps which can be used to record and make the necessary changes to his music. With the right app, he can even compose on the go. Buy it for ₹40,890 at amazon.in.

Berklee College of Music has quite a famous list of alumni ranging from rock stars to pop stars and opera stars. It is one of the top music schools globally and it offers online courses. If your husband is an aspiring musician, gift him a course from the list offered by Berklee. With the fast pace life he has, he probably wouldn’t have time to achieve his dreams. Help him do it from the comfort of his own home and he will forever be thankful to you. Courses are available from $1297 which converts to ₹90,919 which is quite a big hole in your wallet. But only the best for your musician. You can take a look at the courses offered here.

Maybe your husband mentioned how much he wants to record his own songs. Maybe he’s eyeing up on buying a home studio for a long time. How about encouraging him by buying him the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio. The studio bundle comes with an audio interface, condenser mic, headphones and the necessary cables and software. The bundle has everything he needs to start recording. The easy to access interface makes it an easy job for a beginner. Buy it for ₹21,808 from amazon.in.

Marriage requires work and commitment. It becomes more difficult when your husband is a musician with his fans watching every move, or women fawning over him at gigs. It takes time and patience and the usual rules of marriage don't apply. If you are the end of the line and heading to a breakdown, or starting to wonder where things are headed towards, put your brakes on and keep on reading. We have put together a few tips that will help you towards a happy marriage.

If your husband is a professional and spends his time touring for gigs, it is apparent that you won't find time to do things as a couple. So, instead of moping around and feeling sad for yourself, do fun stuff whenever he is around. Plan for family get-togethers and arrange dates with your husband. Plan everything well ahead of time so that when he is around you don't spend time planning everything. Also be prepared for last minute cancellations; it can be heartbreaking if you've spent days planning everything and his schedule changes suddenly, but you can't allow it to break you.

It is going to be difficult when he is not around. If he is famous in his circle, the popularity is going to get to you. While we are sure you are nervous whenever he starts touring, remember you got married because you both fell in love with each other. Trust him and trust in your love. Being able to trust each other makes the time apart easier on you and will result in you being less anxious.

Being in a musician’s life means accepting his music and his popularity and everything that his popularity brings to the table. Sometimes, it also means screaming fans chasing him for autographs and pictures. While he has to oblige them as much as he can, remember that it is part and parcel of his life. If you feel anxious about everything it might not be pleasurable for both of you. Develop a hard shell and let things slide off you. Accept life as it is and concentrate on your relationship.

After being on the road for a long time, it is very difficult for him to return back to normal life with a cup of coffee and a newspaper in the mornings. It’s you who would have to be patient enough for him to get back to idle routine. Also, the time spent apart would need patience since you would be left alone to handle things from the home end including paying bills and everything. If you have kids you would be on your toes all the time. Be patient and take it day by day.

It easy to lose yourself and get engrossed with taking care of everything even if it means letting yourself go. But trust us, the best thing you could do to yourself and your family is putting yourself first. However busy your life is, make sure you take some time out and catch your favourite show or do an elaborate nighttime routine. This will bring peace and calmness and helps you settle down. If you have kids make sure to let them know that when you are having your mom time you are not to be disturbed. Better yet have your mom time after they are asleep and put the remaining tasks for the next day.