Gifts for Musicians: Personalised Word Art Print Ideas
Quick answer: The best gift for a musician is a personalised word art print shaped like their instrument and built from words that mean something to them: their name, favourite songs, band members or the venues they have played. Word Art Prints makes them to order from £9.99 as an instant digital download, or framed from £22.99 in A4.
Updated October 2026
Need it today? Every print can be a digital download that arrives instantly (from £9.99). You can print it at home or at a local print shop the same day, and you see a free preview first. Framed and unframed prints are posted (3-5 working days in the UK for framed prints), so they suit buyers with a little more time.
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In this guide
- Gifts for guitarists, pianists and brass and woodwind players
- Gifts for string players and music lovers who do not play
- A comparison table of the music prints
- What words to put on a musician’s print
- How it works
- FAQ and about the shop
What do you buy a guitarist who has too many guitars?
Gear is the obvious gift for a guitarist, but most already have more pedals and picks than they need. A print gives them something for the wall instead of the gig bag, and it can be as personal as you like.
For an acoustic player, the Personalised Acoustic Guitar Word Art Print (£9.99) fits campfire strummers, singer-songwriters and anyone who plays at open mic nights. Fill the guitar with the names of songs they play most, or the words of a favourite chorus theme.
For rock and blues players, the Personalised Electric Guitar Word Art Print (£9.99) is a good match, and there is a second take on the same idea in the Personalised Electric Guitar word art print (£9.99). Try band names, gig venues and the years they started playing.
If you want something that is about the player rather than the instrument, the Personalised Guitarist Word Art (£9.99) suits birthdays, Christmas or a bandmate’s leaving present. Put in their name plus the qualities you would say about them on stage: loud, patient, always in tune, never on time.
What is a good gift for a pianist or keyboard player?
Pianists tend to be thoughtful and sentimental about their instrument, so a print that reads like a keepsake lands well. The Personalised Piano Word Art Print (£9.99) is a classic for teachers, grade-exam students and adults who play for pleasure.
There is also a second piano design, the Personalised Piano Word Art Print – Celebrate Musical Passion in Beautiful Typography (£9.99), which is worth a look if you prefer the style. Both work for a child finishing their first set of lessons: use their name, the pieces they have mastered and a line from their teacher.
For retirement or a thank-you, a piano print for a long-serving piano teacher is a thoughtful gesture. Add the names of pupils or the years they taught.
What do you give a brass or woodwind player?
Wind and brass players often get overlooked because the instruments feel niche, which makes a tailored gift stand out. The Personalised Saxophone Word Art Print (£9.99) suits jazz fans and school band players alike. Fill it with favourite jazz standards, band names and the venues they have played.
For trumpeters, the Personalised Trumpet word art print (£9.99) works for brass band members, orchestra players and anyone who has ever played the Last Post or a solo at a school concert. The Personalised piper word art print (£9.99) is one for pipers and pipe band players, ideal for a birthday, a Burns night or a thank-you after a big event.
What is a thoughtful gift for a violinist?
String players put years into their craft, and a print can mark that. The Violin word art print (£9.99) suits orchestra members, folk fiddlers and students working through their grades. Fill it with the pieces they have played, the orchestras or groups they belong to and a few words about how they sound.
What if they love music but do not play an instrument?
Plenty of music lovers never pick up an instrument, and a gift for them can still be personal. The Personalised Headphones Word Art Print (£9.99) is ideal for the person who is always listening, whether that is a playlist obsessive, a vinyl collector or a gig regular. Fill it with favourite albums, artists and songs they have on repeat.
The Personalised Music Note Word Art Print (£9.99) is a flexible choice when you are not sure what instrument they favour, or when the gift is for a choir singer, a music teacher or a whole family of music lovers. Use names, song titles or a few words about what music means to them.
Gifts for musicians compared
| Product | Best for | Example words to include | From price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitar Print | Singer-songwriters, campfire players | Name, favourite songs, open mic venues | £9.99 |
| Electric Guitar Print | Rock and blues players | Band name, gigs, years playing | £9.99 |
| Piano Print | Pianists, students, teachers | Pieces mastered, teacher’s name, grades | £9.99 |
| Saxophone Print | Jazz and school band players | Jazz standards, band members, venues | £9.99 |
| Trumpet Print | Brass band and orchestra players | Band name, solos, concert dates | £9.99 |
| Violin Print | Orchestra members, fiddlers | Pieces played, orchestra name, grade | £9.99 |
| Headphones Print | Music lovers who do not play | Favourite albums, artists, songs | £9.99 |
| Music Note Print | Singers, teachers, mixed music fans | Names, song titles, what music means | £9.99 |
All prices are for digital downloads and unframed prints. Framed A4 starts from £22.99 and framed A3 from £30.99.
What words to put on a musician’s print
This is where a word art print beats a standard gift: the words are yours. The best prints mix hard facts (names, titles, dates) with a few personal touches, so the result feels like it could only belong to one person.
For a guitarist in a band
- Their name and the band name
- The first song they ever learned
- Venues the band has played
- Names of bandmates
- The year they picked up a guitar
- A few words that describe their sound: loud, bluesy, fast, tasteful
For a child learning piano or violin
- Their name and age
- Pieces they can play from memory
- Their teacher’s name
- The grade they have passed
- Words you would use about them: determined, patient, proud, practising every day
For a music lover who does not play
- Favourite albums and artists
- Songs from their wedding or first dance
- Festivals and gigs they have been to
- The song that was playing on a memorable road trip
- A few words about what music means to them
Keep the list specific. A line of general words like “music, rhythm, melody” is fine as filler, but the names, titles and places are what make someone smile.
How it works
- Choose a print. Pick the instrument or design that suits the person from the music collection.
- Design it with your own words. Add names, song titles, dates and anything else you want in the print.
- Preview it free. Check the spelling and layout before you commit.
- Get your print. Choose an instant digital download, or an unframed or framed print delivered to your door.
Framed prints ship within 3-5 working days in the UK and 7-15 days internationally.
FAQ
What is a good gift for a musician who already has all the gear?
A personalised print is a good answer because it is not more equipment. It celebrates the person rather than the instrument. Choose a design shaped like what they play and fill it with their name, favourite songs and the places they have performed.
Can I get a musician gift on the day I need it?
Yes, if you choose the digital download. It arrives instantly from £9.99, and you can print it at home or at a local print shop the same day. Framed and unframed prints are posted, with framed prints shipping within 3-5 working days in the UK.
What words should I put on a print for a musician?
Mix their name with song titles, band members, venues, instruments and a favourite lyric theme or a few words that describe how they play. Personal details work better than generic music words, so keep the list specific to them.
Which instrument prints can I choose from?
The range includes piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, saxophone, violin, trumpet and piper designs. There are also headphones, music note and guitarist designs for people who love music without playing a single instrument.
Can I see the print before I buy?
Yes. You design it with your own words and see a free preview before you decide. That lets you check spelling and layout, which matters most when the print is for a musician’s name or band.
How much does a personalised music print cost?
Digital downloads and unframed prints start from £9.99. A framed A4 print starts from £22.99 and a framed A3 print from £30.99. Prices depend on the format you choose.
About Word Art Prints
Word Art Prints is a UK shop making personalised word art prints since 2017. With over 470 designs, every print is made to order with your own words, from names and dates to memories and places.