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Finding Safe Music for Your Podcast 

4 Dec 2024

Enhance your understanding of how to find music for your podcast and avoid legal issues 

Understanding Music Licensing 

Copyright: The exclusive legal right to use an original work.   Copyright-Free Music: Music without exclusive legal rights is rare.   Royalty-Free Music: You pay a one-time fee or subscription for lifetime or ongoing use.

Creative Commons Music

Definition: Allows artists to share music for free with usage conditions.  Attribution: Usually requires credit to the artist. License Variations: Read the terms carefully, as some allow commercial use while others don't

Public Domain Music

Definition: Music with expired copyright, free to use without restrictions.  U.S. Rule: Works published in 1926 or before are in the public domain

Top Free Music Resource

Pixabay: Copyright-free music, images, videos, and sound effects.  YouTube Audio Library: Free royalty-free music within YouTube Studio.  Incompetech.com: Hundreds of songs in various genres, requires artist credit.

AI Music Generators

Beatoven.ai: Create customizable, royalty-free tracks from text prompts.  Mubert: Specifically designed for podcasters, offers royalty-free music.  Soundful: High-quality sound, download tracks as MP3 or WAV files. 

Paid Music Option

Musicbed: Curated music by vetted musicians, suitable for podcasts.  StockMusic.com: Lifetime synchronization license for unlimited podcast use.  AudioJungle: Thousands of royalty-free tracks starting at $5 per song

Subscription-Based Music Service

 Epidemic Sound: Unlimited downloads for podcasts and other platforms.  Soundstripe: High-quality music and sound effects with 24/7 support.  PremiumBeat: Extensive library categorized by genre, mood, instrument, or keyword

Avoiding Copyright Issue

Common Myths: Debunking misconceptions about using copyrighted music.  Key Takeaway: Always obtain proper rights or permission for copyrighted music. Safe Options: Utilize free music resources, paid services, or AI music generator