Abstract: A method and apparatus allow for remotely playing back recorded personalized and non-personalized audio messages to a listener. A first recorded message, which has been personalized for an intended listener, is stored in a first memory of an audio player. A second recorded message, which has not been personalized for an intended listener, is stored in a second memory of the audio player. Responsive to receiving a control command from a remote control device, the audio player plays the messages according to a predetermined arrangement, such as in a predetermined order or at predetermined intervals (e.g., the personalized message may be played a number of times before the non-personalized message is played). In one embodiment, the personalized message contains audio intended to be a calming and/or instructional influence on a small child. In another embodiment, the non-personalized message may include information associated with a sponsoring business.