This book with 3 CDs is a really great deal. I've had other packages like this, but never got so much beginner info. for such a low price. I found out about this from other bass players on the talk bass forum, the author, Ed Friedland, is also a talk bass member. I bought this book, because I want to learn to read music and not just tab. Ed has taught at Berklee and has played with some well known artist. In my opinion, you won't go wrong buying this book.