10 best gifts for cellists in 2024

Shopping for a beloved cellist and need a clue on where to start? Here is our selection of gifts for cello players of all ages and levels!

1. Stomp Bluetooth foot pedal

Manually flipping pages unnecessarily interrupts practice, and one can avoid that with the Stomp Bluetooth foot pedal. It is simple to operate, works with all music apps and devices, and also allows you to customize the actions you wish to trigger. It is also easy to carry and musicians can bring it everywhere they need.

2. Core — The Musician's watch

If your cellist needs to upgrade both their metronome and tuner, they will definitely appreciate receiving the Soundbrenner Core as a gift. Besides these two functions, the Core is also a smartwatch and your musician can wear it on virtually any occasion: a perfect practice companion.

3. Artino SP-25 Pin Stopper

No one wants their cello to slip from underneath them. This easily adjustable and compact Artino Pin Stopper will maintain a cello in place and spare the parquet flooring.

4. Larsen Magnacore Medium strings

The Larsen strings are a favorite among cellists. They come at a price, but they give an incredible sound and will make any cello feel like a whole new instrument. They provide an even tone across all four strings and hours of smooth cello practice.

5. The Cello Suites

If your cellist is into biographies laced with music history and literary mystery, Eric Siblin’s The Cello Suites will make a great gift. The prize-winning book tells the stories of Johann Sebastian Bach and Pablo Casals, the Spanish cellist who discovered and popularized Bach’s Cello Suites.

6. Bogaro & Clemente Montagna custom case

Help your cellist stand out from the crowd with the Montagnana custom case. You can go from a little logo to a design covering the whole front side of the case. The interior of the case is well-crafted and will hold the instrument in place securely. This is certainly one of the more unique gifts for cello players.

Bonus point: you can opt for the additional tracking assistant, which might come in handy if your cellist travels often.

7. The First Hour

Written by the internationally renowned cellist Amit Peled, The First Hour cello method presents essential cello techniques under a new light. The exercises will help take any cellist’s playing to the next level. Peled also gives online private lessons; you can find more about them on his website.

8. CelloPhant bow hold aid

This gift is aimed at the little cellists. The CelloPhant is a fun-looking bow hold aid that comes in 5 different colors. It will help your young musician relax their hand while adjusting their fingers for a natural and tensionless posture.

9. KNA Pickups VC-1

There are times calling for a cello to sound louder. This pickup is incredibly easy to install and provides a simple and clear-sounding way to electrify a cello. It is mounted with velcro fasteners and thus leaves no marks on the instrument. The system includes a 1/4” plug and no preamp is needed.

10. Concert tickets

Attending concerts is a great way to get inspiration or simply appreciate music. You can enjoy the sound of the cello within an orchestra, opt for a cello concerto, or go for a smaller ensemble of performers. Notable composers who wrote for cello include Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák, and Haydn. Plus, this is one of the easiest gifts to get for cello players.

Anja Drozdova is a Swiss-Russian musician and music teacher. She focuses on finding creative ways to engage students during piano and music theory lessons by using different mediums such as technology and visual arts. Anja also writes electronic pop music under the artist name Mlkshk. Her music is inspired by everyday life, scenes from childhood, and imaginary places, shapes, and colors.

Thanks for reading our article on 10 best gifts for cellists in 2024. Hope you have a wonderful day and keep practicing!