12 Tone Music Publishing, LLC is a company founded on innovation - not imitation. We are not here to repackage what has already been presented, we are here to help you gain a "new view" - from the beginning - by simplifing your understanding of guitar and bass, so that your learning and playing experiences will always be rewarding - never frustrating.

Our mission is to help "players" become "musicians" by presenting simple and efficient methods of learning music "on" the guitar and bass. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable with your instrument, never overwhelmed or confused. We believe that by starting at the beginning you will never "slow down", reach a plateau - or worse yet - stop and quit! Nothing could make us feel more proud than to know that we have helped you play better by providing you with the "mind tools" necessary to become the musician that you have always wanted to be! We thank you for your continued support - be sure to keep in touch and let us know how you are progressing. Till next time, play and have fun...we're listening.

The following are some of the important events in the history of 12 Tone Music Publishing, LLC.

1996, we introduced the worlds most unique and innovative learning product - Guitar EncycloMedia. Now in its second edition, it is the culmination of over 30 years of music study - applied to the guitar. It continues to excite and enlighten guitar players of all ages, styles and backgrounds. There is no substitute for Guitar EncycloMedia. It presents the truth and is therefore timeless.

1998, we became increasingly aware of the needs and demands of "targeted" fretboard study. Guitar Fretboard Flashcards answered those needs.

1999, 4 and 5 String Bass Fretboard Flashcards were introduced to meet the demanding needs of today's Bass Players.

2002, Jazz Guitar Part I for Beginners with Mike Overly was produced on VHS. This is our first video and promises to be just the start for all visual learners.

2003, the Revised Second Edition of Guitar EncycloMedia was completed. Over 200 pages were revised to reflect the unending thoughts and ideas of students around the world - and brings the GEM into the 21st Century. Thank you one and all!

2004 was a busy year for us, we were proud to present the re-mastered DVD version of Jazz Guitar Part I for Beginners. Bass EncycloMedia is where bass players of all levels of experience learn how to see the whole fretboard and easily play its many chord, scale and arpeggio fragments. Welcome bass players! Guitar Fretboard Facts is a collection of 38 powerful guitar lessons designed to further illustrate and connect specific musical concepts presented in Guitar EncycloMedia.

2005, GEM Jam and BEM Jam audio disc 1 - the long awaited play along audio CD for the songs of Guitar EncycloMedia and Bass EncycloMedia are released. If you own a copy of the GEM or BEM, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of GEM Jam and BEM Jam audio disc 1 today! Now you can play along and really have some fun.

2006, Bass Fretboard Facts - a collection of 38 powerful bass lessons designed to further illustrate and connect specific musical concepts presented in Bass EncycloMedia is sent out into the world

2007, 6 String Bass Fretboard Flashcards were introduced to meet the ever demanding needs of today's Bass Players. Stay tuned for more unique and revolutionary guitar and bass learning products to be announced during this our 11th exciting year. 

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