Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Musically Inclined Dad

With father's day fast approaching, many people are scrambling to find the perfect gift for their father. If your dad is one that likes music there are several different gifts that he would probably like. Compiled below is a list of gifts that will fit any budget and make this father's day a special one for your dad.

MP3 Player

Does your dad work out out, spends a lot of time in waiting rooms, or would just like some music to listen to on the go? If yes, then an MP3 player would be a great gift for him. There are many different varieties available ranging from about thirty dollars to hundreds of dollars. Some popular ones today include the Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune, and the Creative Zen Vision. These and many others can be found on the internet or in any department store or electronics retailer. If he already has an MP3 player you could get him a gift card to iTunes or some other music store so that he can fill it with his favorite music.

Concert Tickets

Does your dad have an obsession with a certain singer or band? If so, a great gift idea would be tickets to that performer's concert. To make it extra special you could buy one for him and each of his kids as a special way to celebrate father's day. Tickets normally range in price from about thirty dollars to hundreds of dollars depending on the location of the seats and the venue. A great place to find tickets is ticketmaster.com.

An Original Song or Poem

Do you have some musical talent and a limited budget for buying gifts? Then one of the most personal gifts you could give your father is a performance of an original song for him. You could write a song about your father and perform it for him on father's day. If you have the equipment you could also record the song so that he can listen to it whenever he wants. If you can't sing, a nice poem about him would also make a meaningful gift.

Mixed CD

Do you have a low budget and a large digital music library? If so, a great gift would be a burned CD of some of your dad's favorite songs. You could also design a case and artwork to put on the CD. Blank CD's are available in most electronics departments at department stores and normally cost under ten dollars for a pack of ten. To design CD artwork you can download free demo software at http://www.datalandsoftware.com/cdlabel/ or use any existing software you might have.

Music Poster

Does your dad have a workshop or office that he likes to adorn with pictures and memorabilia? If so, a poster of his favorite musician would make a great gift. You can find posters on the internet or at any department store or music store. Usually you can find them for about ten dollars but depending on size and quality the price may be a little higher.