Tivoli’s Model One AM/FM radio combines retro-styling and high-fidelity sound into a simple, compact package.

This radio is only a radio, and it makes no compromises.

$150 @ Amazon

Cranking up the volume on an iPod so that others can listen in can be tough, but not so with the iPod amplifier.

The mini speaker is super portable and powered by just 3 AAA batteries to fill a room with sound straight from your iPod.

$19.95 @ Hammacher

If you’ve got a real music lover on your list and think they may appreciate noise cancelling headphones, its hard to beat Amazon’s current deal on Shure’s E2c earbuds.

Normally around $100, the E2c are just under $70 right now at Amazon. Noise cancelling earbuds plus Shure’s comfortable fit are sure to put a smile on many faces come Christmas morning.

Up is yet another marvelous animated creation from Disney’s Pixar and a perfect gift for the holidays for both kids and adults. Whether they’ve seen it before or not, its still a movie worth owning.

Up is available on BluRay as well

$17 @ Amazon.com

If you missed the latest Star Trek movie in the theaters then the DVD is a must. For those that did see it, odds are you might want it too.

Many thought this latest installment of the Star Trek series was one of the very best ever made. Directed by JJ Abrams of Lost fame.

$24.99 @ Amazon.com

If you, or someone that you know have never seen the Planet Earth series then the complete DVD collection is an absolute must.

The eleven part Planet Earth series is simply breathtaking to watch and completely opens your eyes to the world around you. A Blu-ray version of the Planet Earth collection is also available and an absolute must if you own a Blu-ray player.

$35.49 @ Amazon

A solid retro looking radio with modern sound quality and features, the Tivoli iPAL radio works with an iPod, other mp3 player and an AM/FM radio.

Easily portable if you need to bring the iPAL along with you. Available in white and black as well.

$219.99 @ Amazon.com

Made from a dried mate gourd, filled with beans or pebbles, and intricately decorated, this percussion instrument is native to Peru where it’s used in many musical groups.

Simply hold the gourd and scrape it with the stick, called a pua, or shake it like a maraca.

$34.99 @ Cost Plus World Market

If you need music on-the-go then give Sennheiser’s collapsable/foldable PX-100II and PX-200II headphone a look.

Each of the headphones have supra-aural ear cushions and a 1.2 meter long single sided cable for longer reach in case your iPod is buried in your backpack.

$30-$50 @ Amazon

Altec Lansing releases a 200-watt 3 piece speaker system for use with anything you’d like, thanks to AUX and headphone jack inputs.

These speakers are Expressionist Ultra, which includes the Audio Alignment technology for optimum sound.

$199.99@ Amazon

If you or someone you know is interested at all in learning to play the violin then this is the perfect way to get started.

The set comes with an all wood habd carved violin and a DVD to help in the learning process. There’s also an included pitch pipe, rosin bag and a hard sided carrying case.

$179.95 @ Hammacher Schlemmer

Even if you weren’t blessed with a sense of rhythm, you can march to your own beat with this Drum Pen.

The pen includes crash, snare, drum, and background music to drum along with. Become an instant percussionist with the Drum Pen.

$7 @ Amazon.com