The Amazing Slow Downer-( I can't speak highly enough about this program!) It changes the pitch of .mp3s or .wav files in half-steps without changing the speed - with amazing quality, no artifacts or weird echo! Can also change the speed from -50% to +400% without changing the pitch. This product is a must for the serious musician.

Audacity - A free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. It allows you to edit the arrangement of a song as well as a list of other features. This program can also be used as multi-track mixer. Used with the Amazinhg Slow Downer, you can easily transpose or adjust tempos of songs without noise or flutter found in other digital transposing programs.

BOSE L1 Model II system - a great amplification system to use with Drum and Bass tracks! Portable and light weight.

drum-tracks.com - Custom drum track recording for all styles / Songwriter Drum Tracks - CDs and .mp3s of pre-recorded drum tracks in "song form" to help inspire songwriters in their creative process.

auditiontrax.com - Custom piano tracks, same day service.

Sheptone Guitar Pickups - Hand wound, U.S. made guitar pickups modeled after vintage Humbucker, Stratocaster, and Telecaster equipment.

The Diva Next Door - Required reading for every gal pursuing a career as a vocalist. Look for Jill's free vocal lessons on YouTube.

Learn How to Play Guitar | Learn Guitar Online| Free Guitar Lessons - GuitarPlayerWorld.com

BANDS

Planet Boogie Band - A rockin' band in St. Louis!  Check out their schedule!

Red Rocks - Another St. Louis band featuring the vocal stylings of Keith Reding - a great musician and a super cool dude!