Five Star Gift Ideas

That's great! Here are a few custom gift ideas for your grandpa for Father's Day:

1. Personalized Studio Sign: You can have a customized sign made that says "Grandpa's Studio" or "Grandpa's Audio Production Room," etc. He can hang this outside his studio or on the door, adding a personal touch to his workspace.

2. Quality Headphones: If your grandpa likes to mix and master his audio, upgrade his experience with a pair of top-quality headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M70x is highly recommended and is perfect for accurate and detailed audio work.

3. Digital Subscription: Your grandpa might not have as much time to visit record stores and find new music as he used to, so a digital subscription to a music streaming service like Tidal or Spotify can be an excellent gift. He can access thousands of songs and albums at the click of a button.

4. Sharpie Markers: Your grandpa likely spends a lot of time recording and mixing tracks, leaving him to hone his skills on track pads, MIDI controllers, and the computer. Invest in a set of Sharpies so that he can take a break from screens and write notes and lyrics down on paper.

5. Recording Books: There is always something new to learn about audio production, and if your grandpa is a fan of reading, gifting him with studio recording books like Mixing Secrets For The Small Studio by Mike Senior or The Mixing Engineer's Handbook by Bobby Owsinski is the perfect way to challenge him and enrich his knowledge.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.