diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index daf7aaa..f7ee25d 100755
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -818,7 +818,11 @@ def learn_sounds(sounds):
         str: "menu" if user exits with escape
     """
     loop = True
-    pygame.mixer.music.pause()
+    try:
+        pygame.mixer.music.pause()
+    except:
+        pass
+
     currentIndex = 0
     
     # Get list of available sounds, excluding special sounds
@@ -839,9 +843,14 @@ def learn_sounds(sounds):
         event = pygame.event.wait()
         if event.type == pygame.KEYDOWN:
             if event.key == pygame.K_ESCAPE:
+                try:
+                    pygame.mixer.music.unpause()
+                except:
+                    pass
+
                 return "menu"
                 
-            if event.key == [pygame.K_DOWN, pygame.K_s] and currentIndex < len(soundFiles) - 1:
+            if event.key in [pygame.K_DOWN, pygame.K_s] and currentIndex < len(soundFiles) - 1:
                 pygame.mixer.stop()
                 currentIndex += 1