Music Publisher Mel Bay Launches Vast E-book Catalog

Santa Monica, CA (Top40 Charts/ Pacific, MO) - Mel Bay Publications, Inc. today made learning music easier with the release of more than 1,000 e-books. "Continuing its proud tradition of teaching the world to play everything from guitar to harmonica, Mel Bay is once again transforming the way people learn to play music by offering e-books," said Bryndon Bay, corporation president and third-generation Bay. "Our company was founded on the principle that music instruction should be available to everyone, everywhere. E-books make that possible in a more convenient way."

Mel Bay will use digital delivery of PDF documents, allowing users access to more than 1,000 titles from any compatible device. More than 2,500 e-books will be available by January 2011. Consumers can purchase the e-books at www.melbay.com.

"E-books are great for those who are away from their print music library. Users can access their personal e-book library of music worldwide on any compatible device by logging onto their account," Bay said.

To celebrate the e-book launch, Mel Bay is giving away one free iPad and a $250 credit for Mel Bay e-book purchases.* To register for the sweepstakes or to browse and purchase music e-books, visit www.melbay.com.