Aside from the challenge of taking classes and meeting new people, students are also often faced with small dorm rooms that can hold them back from creating and enjoying music. Here's some recommended music gear to keep you rocking no matter what!

Ukulele Bundles

Learn a New Instrument, Make a New Friend

The ukulele is a fun, easy-to-learn instrument and a great conversation starter for students starting off at a new school. Take your ukulele with you wherever you go and you're sure to spark some conversation or at least make others smile! 

Ukulele bundles are especially good for beginner players since they come with essential accessories at a reduced price. Pick up one of these and you'll be playing in no time.

Portable Mini Practice Amplifier

Practice at home or jam on the go

If you're in a dorm room with limited space, a mini practice amp like the Fender Passport Mini 7-Watt Portable Amplifier may be the perfect choice. Practice at home or take this amp with you to jam with your new friends across campus. 

This amp also comes with different models and effects so you can experiment with a variety of tones. You can even plug in your iPhone or other device to use this amp as a speaker for impromptu parties! 

USB Microphone

Easy, portable, hassle-free recording

If you have a laptop, a USB microphone can be an extremely convenient way to high-quality audio for school assignments or voice-overs for video projects. You don't need to be an expert to use a USB microphone - just plug in and start recording!

These affordable microphones can fit in your bag to take with you wherever you go, and do not require complicated recording setups like traditional microphones. Now that's what we call convenient!

Korg microKEY25 USB-Powered Midi Keyboard

The ultimate mini recording studio

You may not have space in your dorm for a full-size digital piano, but you probably do have space for a Korg MicroKey25 Keyboard. Connect this little guy to your computer via USB and you'll be ready to flesh out new song ideas or produce beats whenever the mood strikes. The small size means that it will also fit into your laptop bag or backpack for ultimate portability.

Portable Digital Recorder

Record Jam Sessions, Interviews & More

Digital recorders are perfect for jotting down song ideas or recording late-night jam sessions with your new friends. Built-in microphones make them easy to use and extra-portable. They're also a helpful study tool - record lectures and play them back later when you're studying for those midterms. 

Over the Ear Headphones

Your Roommate Will Thank You

Invest in a good pair of  headphones and you'll begin to appreciate your music on a whole other level. A comfortable pair of headphones will make those bus trips, metro rides and plane rides back home so much better. You'll also be able to tune out your roommate - or jam out without bothering them. Everybody wins!

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