A karaoke system which displays and highlights musical notes and tablature, in addition to lyrics, as they are to be played or sung, with a view to helping an aspiring musician learn to play their instrument of choice. The system further utilizes a means to slow the tempo of the songs being played, so that the aspiring musician can master the notes and timing of the songs. The system can be patched to any TV system or displayed on the screen of the system itself The system contains an amp which allows for the plugging in of electric instruments and features a built in microphone. The system further allows a musician the option of a "full band" backup when the song is played, or the option of hearing only the selected instrument while playing along. Compact disks can be provided which would contain the songs, musical notes, lyrics and back up music thereon.