1- Everett Guitar- Expensive yes, but totally worth it. When you play an Everett, you're ‘in’ the sound it creates! If my endorsement isn’t enough, ask Brad Paisley.
2- The Nashville Musician’s Survival Guide- An essential guide to navigating Nashville as a musician written by pro musician Eric Normand (available in print and digital).
3- Mix Stix- wooden mixing spoons that just happen to double as drumsticks! Keep on rockin’ even in the kitchen.
4- Pick Punch- with this nifty gadget, you can turn old plastic cards into guitar picks!
5- Piano Coasters- This is what I call ‘artsy’ and I like them.
6- Support local Indie Artists- support the local artists and songwriters you love by purchasing and giving their music to the musician on your list. Chances are they’ll love it too!
7- Monkey Manual for Songwriters- a fun read with some good insight into the basics of songwriting; written by songwriters for songwriters!
8- Guitar Pick Jewelry- I always feel a little more rocker with my earrings and bracelet on…and there are a lot of sites out there that sell them.
9- Jazz Lover Pet Clothing- Okay, so you’d have to have a musician and a pet lover for this gift, but some of these doggy t-shirts are pretty priceless! (Can you imagine fido sporting a shirt that says ‘I love free jazz’?)
10- Donate to a Music Charity- we all know music can help and heal- and there are countless organizations out there that need help! Just Google…
I get up early, stay late and chase my dreams... Shantell Ogden is a co-writer of “Lost,” which has achieved airplay on more than 80 contemporary country stations around the U.S. For more than 14 years she has faced blank pages and crafted sweet and savory songs. Ogden has toured nationally, releasing independent albums of her own, including Water Through Stone (2008) and Stories Behind Songs (October, 2011). She is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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