· By Will Harken
4 Creative & Unique Audio Gifts For Your Special Person
Finding the perfect gift can be tricky, especially when you want something unique and personal. Audio gifts offer a memorable way to express your feelings, share memories, and connect with your special someone. 🎁
In this blog, we explore four unique and creative audio gift ideas. By "audio gifts," I mean actual audio—the kind your special person will listen to, not physical gifts like speakers.
Whether DIYing or getting pro help, your effort makes the gift special.
1. Curated Playlist: For Those Short on Skill, Time, or Money
A curated playlist is the digital mixtape—a collection of songs that convey your feelings and memories. It's the simplest thoughtful gift you can give.
Platforms like Spotify make it free to create. You can pick songs that mean something to both of you and add surprises to introduce new music. It shows you know their taste and have put thought into creating something they'll love.
2. Audio Love Letter: Quick Yet Emotional
Audio messages or love letters can express deep emotions. It can be a simple voice note or an elaborate mini-production with background music.
I recommend writing a script to keep it concise. Brevity is attractive. Adding details matters, but don’t use 1000 words when 10 will do.
For a creative touch, narrate a short story with you and your special someone in an adventure. Sci-fi, fantasy—the options are endless!
DIY tools like VEED.IO or free DAWs can help polish your audio letter. Capture your voice and sentiments uniquely.
3. Lyric Swap: Affordable, Yet Mind-Blowing
Imagine re-writing lyrics to your partner's favorite song to tell your own story or express your feelings.
It’s a fantastic way to surprise them with something familiar yet entirely new.
Though challenging alone, my company, Music Made Pro, offers affordable lyric swaps. Even big names like Songfinch don't offer this yet.
DIYers need to isolate instrumentals, create new lyrics, and mix vocals back into the song. We have a 100% success rate. It’s an unforgettable experience. Start your lyric swap right here.
4. Original Song: Going the Extra Mile
Creating an original song is the ultimate love gesture.
It shows understanding of your loved one's tastes and encapsulates your feelings and memories into unique art.
This requires more time and investment, but companies like Music Made Pro, Songfinch, and Songlorious help bring your vision to life.
Spend time defining the song concept and coming up with lyric ideas. Tools like ChatGPT can help!
Other services are great, but for creating songs with any voice—like Elvis Presley—you’d want to use us. Start your original song here.
Bonus: Combine Audio and Physical Gifts
Pairing your audio gift with a physical element makes it extra special.
Consider a handwritten version of an audio love letter, custom wall art, or a karaoke video.
These types of gifts are popular on Etsy, like wall art with song lyrics.
Combining audio and tangible gifts enhances the overall experience, making it even more memorable.
Have any ideas for physical or visual gifts we should add at Music Made Pro? Let us know at contact (at) musicmadepro.com.
The Short Version
Audio gifts offer a personal and creative way to express your feelings.
Whether it’s a curated playlist, an audio love letter, a lyric swap, or an original song, your effort will make a lasting impression.
If you need help, Music Made Pro is here. Let us help you create a gift that resonates, surprises, and delights your special person.
For DIYers, check out these links:
Your thoughtful audio gift, paired with the right tools and services, can make any occasion unforgettable.