Should I give my violin instructor gifts for holidays?

Question

Should I give him something for Christmas? Easter? VALENTINE'S DAY?! (ignore the last one. he's married lol)

If so, what would a proper gift be?

What would proper holidays be to give gifts?

I haven't used him as a teacher for very long but holidays ARE coming up!

Answer 1

Make an ornament  made out of earplugs.  Wrap it in a copy of the first song he taught you.

A laugh /  conversation starter is always a good gift.

Answer 2

just give a nice card..but if you wanna be super nice get him a gift card..

Answer 3

I think I can speak for all teachers when I say they love little gifts.  You don't have to spend a lot of money;  give them a lollipop or a package of pencils.  On the main holidays in December, do a $20 gift certificate.  

A little thoughtfulness pays off in a big way, I can assure you.

Answer 4

Don't start something you have to keep up yearly.  

Answer 5

It shouldn't depend on wether or not he is your violin instructor. It should depend on if you like him as a person or not. There's no such thing as a person's position making him unable to receive gifts. If he's nice, show him you appreciate him for who he is, a gift is a great way to show that!

Maybe he would like a book on violins or music from a certain era? Perhaps base that on the sort of music he likes to listen to and play.