… assuming that they don’t already have a bunch of Trumpet stuff.
Stocking Stuffers:
- Valve Oil / Slide Grease (More Lubricant Information here:)
- Pencils with erasers
- A good eraser
- Mouthpiece pouch
- Polishing cloth
- Snake / Mouthpiece Brush
- Mute holder
- Sheet Music Folder
- Valve Guard / Valve Cover
- Coffee/ Candy/ Food (you know your kid)
Bigger (or more expensive) Items:
- Mute (More Mute Information here:)
- Another Mute. (Same link as above)
- Better Mouthpiece (get help with this – give a voucher and Look here:)
- “Gig” bag (a smaller, softer Trumpet case)
- Music Stand (folding or regular)
- Print Music for Trumpet (link coming soon, but get help)
- Trumpet Stand
- Electronic Tuner &/or Metronome
- More curtains +/or carpets for the practice space
- Meal Delivery / Prep service
Extreme items:
(which should really involve the player and someone who knows more about the Trumpet than your average high school player)
- Trumpet lessons every week for a long time
- Another Trumpet (either a “step-up” or a different horn altogether)
- A Flugelhorn or a Cornet
- A Fancy case or gig bag to hold Trumpets, Mutes and stuff
- A flashy car to maintain the image of success.
Virtual Gifts:
- Tuner app(s) for a smartphone or computer
- Metronome app
- iTunes/App Store/Google Play gift card
- Recordings of great Trumpet players, or access through streaming
- Gift certificate for any concert featuring live trumpet playing
- Unlimited funds
