A book with a CD...seems simple enough, but to the aspiring musician, it's like finding the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow! Let's face it, it's very difficult to pick up the subtle nuances that skilled musicians use to make their instruments sound unique to their style.

Most of us need to repeat a phrase countless times to begin to get the "feel" and hopefully learn some technique along the way. CD technology can really help, because it's easy to repeat the exact phrase your working on and you can hear the other person play it the way you want to. Besides, you can play or sing along with high caliber musicians or just simply listen for a while. This makes the learning experience a whole lot more fun and productive.

If you haven't tried this format as an aid to your music studies, treat yourself! Most books are very economical and you'll find that the focus is on musical phrases and real content that will help you improve quickly.