To give a serenade as if it were a gift card, you book the date with the musician yourself, pay online, and hand the person a card or message saying when it will be and in which genre. Serenattia does not sell redeemable gift cards; what you give is a concrete booking, with a visible price and payment held in escrow.
Is There a Serenade Gift Card?
To be clear: Serenattia is a marketplace for hiring musicians, and it does not sell gift cards or redeemable balances. What you can do is book a serenade with a set date and time and give the notice of that booking, presented however you like: a printed card, a letter, a message, or an invitation. The result feels just as special as a coupon, with one advantage: the surprise is already organized.
This way of giving is especially useful for people who "already have everything," for long-distance gifts, and for those who want to give something that does not pile up in a drawer.
The Two Ways to Give It
- Total surprise: you book without saying anything; the person finds out when the musicians arrive.
- Announced gift: you hand them a card or message that says "you have a serenade on day X at Y." That way they can prepare, invite whomever they like, and enjoy it calmly.
How Do You Put Together the Gift Step by Step?
- Choose the date and time: consider the schedule of the person and of whoever they want to invite.
- Choose the genre: mariachi, trio, norteño, banda, saxophone, violin, marimba, or rondalla, according to their taste.
- Book online: with the person's address and a contact phone number.
- Pay 100% at booking: the money is held in escrow.
- Wait for the team's confirmation: the Serenattia team confirms the availability of the booking.
- Prepare the card or message: with the date, the time, and a personal dedication.
- On the day of the event: before they play, whoever is present scans the musician's QR code and the payment is released.
If the musician does not show up, the payment is not released. Serenattia does not promise arrival times or automatic refunds.
Ideas for Presenting the Gift
- A handwritten card: with the date, the place, and a phrase like "That night, the music is for you."
- An envelope with an invitation: with a small program for the night.
- A digital message: a text or a simple image sent by chat, if the gift is long-distance.
- A box with a keepsake: flowers or chocolates, with the serenade card inside.
- A short video: where you announce the gift, with a smile and without too many explanations.
What to Write on the Card
Two or three sentences are enough. Something like: "For you, a night with live music. Date: Saturday the 15th, at 8 at night. Genre: romantic trio. With all my love." If you want to keep the surprise half-intact, you can omit the exact time and give only the date, but leave a contact phone number for someone who can coordinate with the musicians.
How Much Does It Cost and How Do You Pay?
The lowest price published today by musicians on Serenattia (October 2026) is: Puebla from MX$1,300; CDMX from MX$1,500; Mérida from MX$1,700; Cancún from MX$1,800; Playa del Carmen from MX$2,000; Toluca from MX$2,200; Querétaro from MX$2,400; Monterrey from MX$2,500; Cuernavaca from MX$3,600; Guadalajara from MX$4,000. These are rates before the 10% service fee (minimum MX$200), which is paid separately; the musician receives 100% of their rate. If you need an invoice, the VAT (16%) goes on top. Compare cities in the index of music prices in Mexico, and choose a musician in the catalog.
Since payment is 100% at booking and the money is held in escrow, your gift is protected until the moment of the event: it is released to the musician only when their QR code is scanned, before they play.
When Is It Worth Giving It This Way?
- Birthdays and anniversaries: the card is handed over weeks ahead and builds anticipation.
- Christmas and gift-giving dates: instead of another object, an experience with a date.
- Long-distance gifts: you book from another city and the person receives the message.
- Group gifts: among siblings, friends, or colleagues, who split the cost before booking.
An Example for Christmas
Three siblings want to give their mom something special. Instead of buying three objects, they book a mariachi together for December 26. Each one contributes their share before the booking, and one of them makes it and pays. On Christmas Eve, they give their mom a signed card that says "Tomorrow, at 6, music at home." She waits for the day with excitement and, when the musicians arrive, the whole family is ready. The gift is enjoyed twice: when receiving the card and when living the serenade.
What to Watch So It Does Not Fail
Confirm with the person that they will be able to be home that day, or with a relative who will coordinate. Check that the address has access for the musicians. Keep the team's phone number on hand and save your booking receipt. If the date needs to be adjusted, let us know as soon as possible to review the options; the team confirms the availability of each booking and cannot guarantee last-minute changes.
When you have the date, book your serenade and prepare the card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Serenattia sell gift cards?
No. What you give is a concrete booking with a date, time, and genre, which you present with a card or message of your own.
Can the person choose the date later?
Not like a redeemable balance. The booking is made with a set date and time, so it is best to coordinate beforehand with the person or someone close to them.
When is the payment released?
You pay 100% at booking and it is held in escrow. It is released to the musician when their QR code is scanned at the event, before they play.
Can I give it to someone in another city?
If there are musicians available in that city, yes. Provide the address and the contact of someone who will be there, and send the card or the message by whatever means you prefer.