Abstract: An MP3 transfer accessory for transferring music from a CD to an MP3 player: The MP3 transfer accessory includes a portable housing having a CD receiving station for receiving therein a CD to be uploaded to an MP3 player. The CD receiving station includes a CD reader for reading the music tracks on the CD placed in the CD receiving station. The transfer accessory further includes means for reading the data in the CD reader and for converting the CD format to MP3 readable format; such reading means include music transfer software and hardware. The housing further includes an integral MP3 docking station for receiving an MP3 player therein for receiving music from the CD placed in the CD receiving station. The MP3 docking station includes a docking connector for electrically connecting the MP3 player to the transfer accessory. The housing further includes an LCD screen for displaying data as to the CD music track being copied and as to the CD music tracks to be copied.