I use a program to download music called Itunes. You can listen to 30 second clips of the song, and can either buy the entire album or on a per song basis for .99/song. I really like real rhapsody, which you can get online and at electronics stores. They have a huge collection of music, and you can isten to any one of the songs in it's entirety without spending any $, except for the monthly fee. They also have many commercial free radio stations to suit your mood. Whether you like alternative music, sports, news, or anything else they probably have something that you will enjoy. If you like something from real rhapsody you only have to pay .79 to burn it to C.D. Hope this helps.