Patent ID: 8294014

Claim:
A method of accompanying a musical instrument comprising the steps of: obtaining a media/audio player; obtaining an apparatus for holding a media/audio player and at least one securing means defined by at least one block—a structure element assuming a volume and having generally flat sides; wherein the apparatus comprises a base with an aperture and a platform extending from around the base to result in a surface to receive said player; obtaining a support for suspending the apparatus within a musical performance area; attaching the apparatus to said support via a connector operating through said aperture; positioning the securing means in an arrangement on said apparatus surface according to the size and dimensions of said player and so that an edge of said at least one block is oriented transverse relative to the surface; and placing said player either adjacent to a singular block or within the positioned securing means arrangement when plural blocks provide the securing means; moving said apparatus, support, and player within the operable reach of an instrument-playing musician; and, operating the player.