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Magnolia Home Entertainment Presenting Princess Shaw Magnolia Films Series DVD
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Magnolia Home Entertainment Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (Blu-Ray Disc) Magnolia Films Series DVD Performed by Big Star
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Magnolia Home Entertainment Herbie Hancock: Possibilities Magnolia Films Series DVD Performed by Herbie Hancock
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Jawbone Press What's Exactly the Matter with Me? (Memoirs of a Life in Music) Book Series Softcover by P.F. Sloan
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Amadeus Press Conducting Business Amadeus Series Hardcover Written by Leonard Slatkin
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Amadeus Press Leonard Bernstein at Work (His Final Years, 1984-1990) Amadeus Series Hardcover by Steve J. Sherman
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Amadeus Press The Infinite Variety of Music Amadeus Series Softcover Written by Leonard Bernstein
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Amadeus Press The Joy of Music Amadeus Series Softcover
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Amadeus Press The Perfect Wrong Note (Learning to Trust Your Musical Self) Amadeus Series Softcover by William Westney
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Amadeus Press Behind the Baton (An American Icon Talks Music) Amadeus Series Hardcover Written by Gerard Schwarz
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Amadeus Press The Metropolitan Opera Presents: Puccini's La Bohème Amadeus Series Softcover Composed by Giacomo Puccini
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Jawbone Press Neil Sedaka: Rock'n'Roll Survivor Book Series Softcover Written by Rich Podolsky
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Omnibus The Gramophone Classical Music Guide 2010 Omnibus Press Series Written by James Jolly
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Omnibus Led Zeppelin - The Neal Preston Collection Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Bobcat Books The Doors Revisited - Fire Still Burns Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Omnibus Bob Dylan - Intimate Insights from Friends and Fellow Musicians Omnibus Press Series Hardcover
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Centerstream Publishing Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers Book Series Softcover Written by Chet Falzerano
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Bobcat Books Nine Inch Nails Omnibus Press Series Softcover
Bobcat Books Nine Inch Nails Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Jawbone Press Becoming Elektra Book Series Softcover Written by Mick Houghton
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Omnibus U2 - A Diary Omnibus Press Series Softcover
Omnibus U2 - A Diary Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Omnibus Wailing Blues - The Story of Bob Marley's Wailers Omnibus Press Series Hardcover
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Jawbone Press Read & Burn (A Book About Wire) Book Series Softcover Written by Wilson Neate
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Omnibus With The Beatles (The Historic Photographs of Dezo Hoffman) Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Omnibus Straight, No Chaser (The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk) Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Omnibus The Book of Rock Quotes (Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Strong Opinions!) Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Omnibus Johnny Cash (The Life of an American Icon) Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Vision On Trust (Photographs of Jim Marshall) Omnibus Press Series Hardcover Performed by Jim Marshall
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Omnibus Gwen Stefani & No Doubt (A Simple Kind of Life) Omnibus Press Series Softcover
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Ricordi Pavarotti Up Close Misc Series Softcover
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Omnibus Meetings with Morrissey Omnibus Press Series Hardcover
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Acroterion Books Sleep Book Series Hardcover Written by Charles Anthony Silvestri
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Jawbone Press A Sense of Wonder (Van Morrison's Ireland) Book Series Softcover Written by David Burke
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Magnolia Home Entertainment Danny Says Magnolia Films Series DVD Performed by Various
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Jawbone Press Touched by Grace (My Time with Jeff Buckley) Book Series Softcover Written by Gary Lucas
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Amadeus Press The Metropolitan Opera Presents: Mozart's Così fan tutte Amadeus Series Softcover by Lorenzo Da Ponte
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Time Home Entertainment Guitar World Presents: Rock in Peace Book Series Softcover
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Berklee Press Learning to Listen: The Jazz Journey of Gary Burton Berklee Press Series Softcover Written by Gary Burton
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Hal Leonard Fender Custom Shop at 30 Years Book Series Hardcover Written by Steve Pitkin
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Hal Leonard On with the Show! Composed by Cheatham Val
Hal Leonard On with the Show! Composed by Cheatham Val
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Hal Leonard Tried And Proven Choral Warmups (Choral Music/Choral Warm-ups) HIGHLIGHTS
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Hal Leonard Vocal Connections, Music Reading Exercises (Choral Music/Choral Method - Sigh) Composed by Whitlock, Ruth
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Hal Leonard Choir Director Plan-It (The Ultimate Planning Guide for Choral Music Teachers) RESOURCE BK
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Hal Leonard The Wow Factor: How to Create It, Inspire It & Achieve It (A Comprehensive Guide for Performers)
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Hal Leonard Footlight Dreams (Following Your Passion for a Career in Musical Theatre) Book
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Hal Leonard Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance: Basics of Choreography and Staging (Video 4-Pack) by John Jacobson
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eMedia Music Theory Tutor Lab Pack for 5 Computers
eMedia Music Theory Tutor Lab Pack for 5 Computers
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eMedia Music Theory Tutor Lab Pack for 10 Computers
eMedia Music Theory Tutor Lab Pack for 10 Computers
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Hal Leonard Basic Rhythmic Training
Hal Leonard Basic Rhythmic Training
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Alfred Patterns for Jazz: Theory of Composition & Improv for Treble Instruments
Alfred Patterns for Jazz: Theory of Composition & Improv...
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Hal Leonard Rhythmic Training Student's Workbook
Hal Leonard Rhythmic Training Student's Workbook
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Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory Book
Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory Book
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Hal Leonard Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound Book
Hal Leonard Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound Book
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Alfred Essentials of Music Theory Ear Training 1, Books 1 & 2
Alfred Essentials of Music Theory Ear Training 1, Books 1 &...
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Alfred Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Teacher's Answer Key Book & Ear Training Audio
Alfred Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Teacher's...
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Alfred Beginning Theory for Adults Book & CD
Alfred Beginning Theory for Adults Book & CD
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Alfred Playing Music: CD-ROM by Morton Subotnick
Alfred Playing Music: CD-ROM by Morton Subotnick
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Alfred Alfred's Teach Yourself Music History Book & CD
Alfred Alfred's Teach Yourself Music History Book & CD
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Alfred Accent on Composers Book
Alfred Accent on Composers Book
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Alfred Essentials of Music Theory Teacher's Activity Kit Complete Complete
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Alfred Chord Progressions Theory and Practice Book
Alfred Chord Progressions Theory and Practice Book
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You're bound to find really cool stuff in our Reference Materials section whether you're seeking fun entertainment or invaluable information you can immediately apply to your musical endeavors. We offer a section devoted entirely to the business side of making music. Look for video documentaries and performances as well as music theory resources and ear training exercises. You'll also find music history/criticism books and biographies of incredibly talented musicians who helped shape music as we know it today.