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5 Useful gifts for the budding musician in your life

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Got a budding pop star, DJ or band leader in the family? Stumped for gift ideas for your favorite would-be rocker? Not to worry; we’ve rounded up some sleek, practical accessories that may just be music to the ears of any novice or seasoned music maker.

Whether playing in a band, doing solo work, or starting a side gig in a dance club, any musician would welcome the chance to add some well-crafted accessories that enhance and amplify their on-stage presence. The 5 accessibly-priced items, below, are both practical and versatile, lending themselves to a range of uses, whether during practice session, in recording studio, or on stage.

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The Hola! Music microphone stand has a patented mechanism that automatically locks the legs when they’re opened, and an ergonomic center clutch that makes height adjustment a breeze. A height range of 40 to 63 inches makes this mic stand ideal for singing and performing when either sitting or standing. The metal telescopic boom, on a vertical pole that extends from 4 to 27 inches, comes with separate clutches that make it easily adjustable by length or angle.
Built for both professionals and novices, the heavy-duty construction of Hola! Multi-purpose DJ Tripod Stand is strong enough to hold most DJ equipment, as well as laptops and notebooks.The 15.5 x 11.5 inch plate has raised support lips on both front and back, and open sides, made to accommodate wide equipment. This DJ tripod stand is adjustable from 33 to 53 inches, and has a safety metal pin that supports heavy equipment.
A twofer any music lover will appreciate, this pair of Hola! Music smart phone and tablet holders lets you record and share musical output with a push of a button. Each holder mounts to any microphone stand, pole, or music stand, and holds devices with screens of 6 inches to 15 inches. Portrait and landscape mounting, and tilt adjustment for that perfect viewing angle makes for YouTube-ready videos in a flash.
A roomy, durable shoulder bag for carrying gig equipment, the Hola! Music Speaker and Microphone Stand Gig Bag projects both practicality and professionalism. 50 inches long, with dual compartments and thick shoulder straps, this all-black gig bag accommodates collapsible microphone stands and speakers, as well as any sundries needed for a professional gig setup.
If you’re on the hunt for a two-for-one deal, look no further! This pair of PA speaker stands by Hola! Music features a heavy-duty professional profile, constructed from sturdy steel tubing, and easily adjusts in length from 4 to 6 feet. A pin safety mechanism keeps the speaker secure on this Hola! Music stand, which accommodates a load capacity of a whopping 120 lbs.

Gift-giving, in general, poses several challenges for the giver, and musicians—who, like all artists, have discerning tastes and needs—may be particularly difficult to shop for. Rather than aiming for the perfect gift for the musician in your life, consider more useful and pragmatic items, like the well-priced products listed above. Like all artists, students and experienced performers alike will surely appreciate any gift that encourages and amplifies their musical endeavors.

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