To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at River Bend Times asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Music Gifts
1) Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer

The Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer by Jamstik is the ultimate go-anywhere guitar instruction tool. Bundled with apps and software that are compatible with both iOS and Chrome OS, it takes the guesswork out of learning to play. See your fingers on-screen in real-time with an easy-to-use system that will have you playing your first guitar chords in minutes. Made in the USA.
2) Solo Smart Connected Hi-Fi Music System

Como Audio: Solo Smart Connected Hi-Fi Speaker - Walnut
3) Spindeck Turntable

The plug-and-play minimalist, belt-drive turntable is designed for out-of-the-box setup. Features high-quality materials and precision-engineered parts for a superb performance when listening to your vinyl. Accompany your plug-and-play minimalist turntable with the Minimalist Turntable Speaker System or Record Storage Rack & Turntable Stand.
4) App-Connected Smart Piano

This super smart piano will teach you how to play—like an effective, patient teacher. Sync your device to the piano and your hands to the keys, where LED lights integrate seamlessly with the screen and guide you with step-by-step and hand-by-hand instructions. Pick from the library of videos and digital sheet music as you make your way from Twinkle Twinkle to one of Mozart’s concertos. You can stop, rewind, and slow down whenever you want. And when you’re not practicing, use your piano as a speaker to stream music.
5) Wired Noise Isolating Earbuds

These wired Bluetooth earbuds give you all the benefits of noise-isolating headphones minus the bulk. They’re OSHA compliant and rated as professional-grade. Whether you’re mowing the lawn or on a job site, you’ll be able to tune out the noise and make calls in loud environments.