Playing musical instruments is a great way to let off some steam and have some fun, and these DIY instrument activities are offering music lovers some crafty ways to make and play musical items.
Since such instruments as guitars and pianos often cost a lot of money to purchase, opting for a DIY approach and creating one yourself can be an entertaining alternative. Showcasing such inventive activities as making origami guitars, customizable sound systems and musical computer cases, these DIY activities are the perfect way for arts and crafts enthusiasts to make something fun yet practical to play music with.
From vintage instrument tutorials to DIY papercraft guitars, these crafty instrument activities will surely have those who love playing music intrigued by all these homemade musical items.
21 DIY Instrument Activities
From Handy Homemade Instruments to Instrument Skate Decks:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 24, 2013 — Art & Design

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Elegant Upcycled Pianos
This Piano Project Transformed an Old Piano into a Functioning Workbench

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Crochet Grand Pianos
Joana Vasconcelos Creates Intricate Macrame Folk Art

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Customizable Hipster Sound Systems
The Furni DIY Bluetooth Speakers by Aaron Daley are Crafty
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DIY Rockstar Instruments
'Unfinished Electric Guitar Kits' Lets You Build Your Own Guitar
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Origami-Inspired Instruments
Brian Chan's Folding Ukulele Kit is a Musical DIY Project
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Recycled Guitar Storage Solutions
This DIY Uses an Old Instrument to Make a Unique Shelf for CDs
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Resume-Toting Guitars
Scott Mcfadden Printed His Resume on His Guitar to Get Noticed
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DIY Papercraft Instruments
The PePaKuRa Papercraft Instruments Stun With Realism
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DIY Vintage Instruments
The Unfinished Electric Guitar Kit Gives the Tools to Build Your Design
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Instrument Skate Decks
The Skateboard Guitar is an Overload of Shred
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Recycled Credit Card Picks
MTV Green Picks Recycle Machine Transforms Trash into Treasure
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Musical Computer Cases
The Piano PC Case Mod from David Scothern Lets You Hide Your Workstation
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Design Your Own Guitar
Zoybar's Interactive Instruments
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Handy Homemade Instruments
Jeff Conley’s Suitcase Guitars are Perfect for the Traveling Musi
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Musical Junk
Ugly Noisemakers
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Playable Toy Block Instruments
The Ross Crawford LEGO Ukelele is a Fully Functional Music Maker
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Time-Lapse Guitar Artwork
Artist Brady Uses Markers to Create a Musical Masterpiece
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Typewriter Pianos
Fabien Cappello Turns Retro Typewriters Into Music-Makers
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Rockability Hole Punchers
Create Your Own Picks With the Pickmaster Guitar Pick Puncher
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DIY Electro-Laster Instruments
The Mini IR Theremin Makes Music by a Simple Wave of the Hand
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Musically Inclined Bird Feeders
'The Bluebird's Duet' by Dundee Students Serenades Flying Friends
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Musical Instrument Pet Feeders
The 'Pet Piano' Smart Feeder Rewards Pets for Playing
Artist-Designed Instruments
Tame Impala's Orchid is a Synthesizer for Creative Exploration
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Adorable Exclusive Music Accessories
Fender and Sanrio Works Together no a Special Collection
Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
Minimalist Japanese Fidget Toys
The ZENLET 'fingerdama' Helps Slow the Mind Through Play
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
AI Music Production Tools
aimusic.one Uses Technology to Create Unique Songs in Minutes
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools
The 'BottleLoom' Bottle Strip Cutter Transforms Plastic Waste
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Therapeutic Fidget Toys
Speks Magnet Balls Offer a Distraction from Everyday Stressors
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Otamatone Sheet Music Guides
Learn Otamatone with Simple, Numbered Sheet Music Practice
Coffee Ground Music Boxes
The Conceptual 'Snowie' Christmas Music Box is Minimalist
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
DIY Croissant-Making Kits
The Pain Au Chocolat Making Kit by Farmsteady is Fun and Engaging
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments
The Artinoise 'ZEFIRO' Plugs into a Device's USB-C Port
Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds
Yuri Suzuki Designs the Otonomori Playground in Shanghai
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Text-to-Audio Music-Making Tools
Adobe Introduces its New Instant Project Music GenAI Tool
Personalized Music Tracking Tools
Chart Your Music Lets Users Curate and Track Custom Music Charts
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Water Movement Sculptural Instruments
The Inner Waves Installation is a Musical Light Show
Demon Slayer Paint kit
Embrace Your Inner Otaku Artist with Anime-Themed DIY Art Kits
Pelata Wooden Toy Collections
Finnish Design Shop Unveils the Pelata Collection of Toys
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems
The 'Sonic Heirloom' Offers Digital and Analog Benefits
Kid-Friendly DIY Bath Bombs
The Nailmatic Kids Bath Bomb Maker Features Fun Shapes
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Online Music Collaboration Tools
The Lutefish Stream Aims to Resolve Some Challenges for Musicians
Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments
The ROLI Airwave Uses Hand Tracking and AI
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Piano-Centric Campaigns
Kawai Pianos are Instrumental to Life in a New Global Campaign
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Medieval-Era Sound Boards
The teenage engineering EP-1320 Medieval Has Hundreds of Sounds
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Vending Machine Toys
Melissa & Doug's Wooden Vending Machine Play Set is Screen-Free
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture
Yamaha Presents the Neko-Yama and Other Designs
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars
The LAVA Music Team Presents the LAVA GENIE Instrument
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Portable Music Course Pianos
Duolingo Unveils a New Portable Piano That Works with its Lessons
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
Blabla's Finger Puppet Mushrooms are Sold in a 5-Piece Set
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Engineer Training Structural Kits
Márcio Sequeira de Oliveira Designs the Mola 4 Kit
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Engaging Paint Kits
Paint Vibe's Paint-by-Numbers Kits are Aesthetic and Relaxing
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Stealthy Rare Wooden Instruments
Yamaha's Torch T01 is Made with a Sustainable Build
Guitar Learning Tools
All Guitar Chords Lets Users Access Chords, Scales, and Arpeggios
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
Sleep Music Generators
The Sleeping Music Generator Offers Tailored Soundscapes for Better Sleep
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Nature-Inspired Playdate Card Games
The Spilled Mushrooms Card Game is a Puzzle Game
Playlist-Paired Puzzles
Piecework Puzzles Come with Curated Songs to Match the Vibe
Kindergarten-Focused Hands-On Learning Solutions
LEGO® Education Science Enhances Learning
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
Slacking Support Tools
Office Slacker Helps Workers Pretend to Be Busy
AI Relaxation Music
This Tool Gets to Know Your Tastes to Help Create a Soothing Environment
Sound-Interactive Art Installations
Yuri Suzuki Creates the Arborhythm Outdoor Art Installation
Video-Synthesizing Note Tools
'YT Notes' Turns Tutorials into Actionable Notes
Parent-Friendly Workout Plans
Matalan and Mr Motivator Tailor-Made Exercises for Parents
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
AI-Generated Song Tools
AISong Can Compose Lyrics, Melodies, and Rhythms Tailored to Preferences
Modular Music Makers
Users Can Build and Modify Music Easily with Modular Sound Blocks
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Color-Coded Music Sheets
ColoredMusicSheet Makes Music Learning Easier With Color-Coded Notes
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Exclusive Music Instrument Brands
Aeroband Will Be Present at the NAACP Image Awards®
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Medieval-Inspired Electronic Instruments
The EP-1320 Medieval Sample is Backed with Unique Sounds
Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes
Hyunbin Kim Imagines the Musical Snowie Musical Concept
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Portable Foldable Lap Desks
FansDreams Presents the Pi Lap Desk Inspired by Origami
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Practical Guitar Songbooks
Chords & Lyrics Auto-Scrolls Through Lyrics and Chords for Guitar
Personalized Piano Learning
Misolla Music Offers Step-by-Step Piano Lessons And Custom Songs
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Spirit-Filled Advent Calendars
Craft Gin Club Craft Gin Advent Calendars are Festive and Fun
Seamless Music-Creation Tools
Klimper is Easy to Use for Seamless Track Creation
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Stress-Reducing Activity Apps
Interlude Allows Users to Pass Time with Puzzles and Blocks
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Kiln-Free Pottery Kits
The Sculpd Pottery Kit Fosters Creativity and Calms the Mind
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
All-in-One Song Writing Apps
Bunder Uses AI to Bring All-Things Song Writing into One Place
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Kids Art Marketplaces
Kid Art Show is A Safe Platform for Kids to Sell Their Art and Creativity
Band Name Generators
This Tool Uses Keywords to Help Musicians Craft Their Band Name
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Structural Energetic Playgrounds
The Archipelago Playscape is a Children's Museum Playground
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords