Where to Find Free Music For Your Projects
Where to Find Free Music for Projects?
Whether it’s for SND Designs, my Author channel, or my upcoming South TX Explorer channel, I’m constantly in need of new music. However, finding music that you can use without violating copyright law can be challenging. That’s why I’ve put together this list to help you find music that is enjoyable, but safe to use.
Make Sure You Have the Correct License
The world of music licensing can be complicated. You can’t just grab the latest song off the radio and slap it in your video. When looking for music for your online content, it’s important to know the different music licenses and how they work.
- Public Domain – This is music that is not protected by copyright. You can use it for whatever you want, whenever you want. Although it’s mostly traditional folk and classical music.
- Creative Commons – A Creative Commons license means you can use the music as long as you credit the creator. Please note there are several Creative Commons licenses so be sure to read the requirements of each one before using.
- Royalty-Free – This is simply music you can use without having to pay royalties. This means you can use the music without having to ask permission or give credit. This is the type of music most commonly found on stock music websites.
Places to Find Free Music on the Internet
Below is a list of commonly used places to find music for your content. It includes Public Domain, Creative Commons, and Royalty Free options.
The Free Music Archive is an excellent source for music. It is a Creative Commons site that has a large, eclectic collection of music, so you’re bound to find the type of music you need.
All music is under the Creative Commons license so you are free to use it in your projects. In addition you can search genre or artist, and even listen to a preview of each song before you download.
2 – Youtube Music Archive
It’s no surprise that Youtube has an excellent music library. You can search by genre, instrument, duration, or mood. Plus you can preview all songs before downloading. You can use your music in all of your Instagram or Youtube projects, just be sure to follow all of the copyright rules as outlined on the site.
While the music selection is not as eclectic as the Free Music Archive, the quality is excellent. To view it, log into your Youtube account and click “Audio Library” in the left hand menu.
Pixabay has an excellent variety of musical styles for all of your projects. It’s also all free. In addition, Pixabay also features free stock images and videos. The variety isn’t as wide as popular paid stock photo / video websites, but the music is excellent. If you’re on a budget, Pixabay would be an excellent addition to your toolbox.
Good Stock Music Doesn’t Have to Take a Chunk Out of Your Budget
As you can see from the sites listed above, you don’t have to have a huge budget at your disposal in order to use stock music. With a little research, you can find any type of music you may need for your projects. I even use Pixabay on a lot of my video projects. If you have any questions about stock music, or video projects, be sure to reach out. I answer every email I receive and would love to hear about your projects. Till next time!
