Abstract: A foundation support for stabilizing a headstone, grave marker, monument or the like includes a base member made of a cellular confinement system and having an opening therein; and a vase insert mounted to the base member within the opening. The vase insert can be permanently or removably mounted to the base member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for learning to play a stringed musical instrument comprising a modified stringed instrument neck wherein a slot beneath a transparent fingerboard allows the insertion of one of a plurality of pre-printed learning templates whereby inserting said template allows the player to see printed markings—such as chord patterns or scales—through the transparent fingerboard. Templates can be designed for novice to avid players. Use of the present invention allows rudimentary and auditory skill acquisition of stringed musical instruments.