Psychology professor and noted research scientist, Dr. John Kline, puts his music where his mouth is in the newly released CD, appropriately entitled, Instrumental Conditioning. In psychology, this refers to behaviors that become predictably patterned by consistent consequences. Baby boomers familiar with the phrase will no doubt relate to Kline's metaphorical choice and arrangement of several tunes. The CD opens with an alarm clock leading into the upbeat, retro "Wakey! Wakey!", and ends (as nightly TV programming used to) with an entertaining interpretation of our National Anthem -- the only cover tune. In between, Kline's compelling music blends rock, jazz, blues, ambient, and Celtic influences. The unique flavor of melodies, textures, and moods is peppered with blazing guitar work, and the appealing compilation flawlessly intertwines infectiously energetic romps and passionate, evocative ballads. Kline has been nominated for numerous awards on the internet site Garageband, and was named "Most Versatile" and "Prowar Champion" on Guitarwar.
| 1 | Wakey! Wakey! Instrumental Guitar | 3:05 |
| 2 | Fruition Instrumental Guitar | 4:06 |
| 3 | Ruby Instrumental Guitar | 4:56 |
| 4 | One In Front Instrumental Guitar | 2:21 |
| 5 | Lassie Come Home Instrumental Guitar | 4:13 |
| 6 | Flyin' In A Big Yellow Taxi Instrumental Guitar | 3:41 |
| 7 | Thaw Instrumental Guitar | 5:10 |
| 8 | A Minor Infraction Instrumental Guitar | 4:37 |
| 9 | 21st Century Bolero Instrumental Guitar | 4:12 |
| 10 | Revised Destiny Instrumental Guitar | 4:42 |
| 11 | Life's Dance Instrumental Guitar | 3:03 |
| 12 | Apollo Instrumental Guitar | 4:28 |
| 13 | Spankin' The Blarney Pony Instrumental Guitar | 3:11 |
| 14 | Salty Dawg Instrumental Guitar | 3:20 |
| 15 | Water Song Instrumental Guitar | 4:19 |
| 16 | Star Spangled Banner Instrumental Guitar | 1:24 |
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The Undiscovered: John Kline
June-July 2006