An apparatus and method for retaining an ear-bud, said apparatus having a base, first and second sidewalls at opposing ends of the base forming a receptacle, a flexible member stretched around the first and second sidewalls of the base, wherein the flexible member forms a band that stretches and contracts to enable the apparatus to retain ear-buds having various configurations. The sidewalls are preferably attached to a portion of the periphery of the base, which is preferably an elongated, flat platform. The flexible member forms a band that is stretched around the sidewalls, wherein a portion of the flexible band is not connected to the sidewalls and is capable of expanding and contracting so as to receive and retain an ear-bud placed within the receptacle.