People seem to be hard-wired for music. We can’t get enough of it. In fact, with all the new options available, people are now listening to 32 hours of music every week on average! Music clearly plays a big role in our everyday lives, even if we don’t realize it. Because of this, many questions about music may come to mind, like how does music affect your mood, and why? Well, to put it simply, in a lot of ways. Let’s find out how. Why Do We Love Music? Can you imagine a life without music? For many of us, the answer is a flat no. We spend so much of our time listening to music, we ..read more

Well-placed background music is great for setting the tone and creating the mood for your video. Choosing background music for your videos, whether you’re making a narrative film or a travel video for your YouTube channel, can be tough. To set the right mood, you need to choose music that has the same emotional impact that you want your video to have. A great ambiance can make all the difference for a video of any kind. In this post, we’re going to help you create ambiance in your videos using music. Follow these tips and you’ll be able to select the perfect music to fill out your story e ..read more

You’ve heard the bootstrapping origins of your favorite podcasts that started in closets, basements, or over a kitchen table—Tinney, royalty-free music for podcasts echoing over their voices in the first few episodes.  What you don’t hear? How they got their upgraded, signature musical intros, stings, or transitions. Even better, most of those new intros are still royalty-free. Next step, how to strategize the musical elements in your podcast. Read on to learn how to layout your musical elements and how to find the best royalty-free music around.  Your Musical Strategy Here’s ..read more

Background music is a vital part of any visual medium, and YouTube videos are no different. The right music can set the tone for your entire video, and make the audience more receptive to your content. Unfortunately, using music in YouTube videos can be difficult. The platform strictly enforces its copyright policies, flagging videos that contain copyrighted content. These videos are demonetized or even deleted outright. That’s where royalty-free music comes into play. This music is in the public domain, making it free to use in your videos. How does it work? What’s the difference between copy ..read more

So you’ve completed your video magnum opus. You’ve filmed, edited, and animated to perfection. But you need a soundtrack, and can’t afford to shell out for pricey copyrighted tracks. Where do you turn? Stock music, of course!  You may think that all stock music is the same generic ukulele-and-hand-claps tune you hear in the background of vlogs. But that’s not true! Stock music spans a lot of genres and can be incredibly complex and interesting.  In fact, you’ve probably enjoyed our work already! Royalty-free music is affordable and easy to find. You’ll be pleasan ..read more

You’re a YouTuber, or maybe you’re a filmmaker sharing your work on YouTube. You need some type of royalty free music or copyright free music for your videos. Where can you find this type of music?  Look no further! It’s important to select good background music for your videos. Make them interesting with classical music. Finding royalty free classical music is easier than it seems. Here’s why classical music is a great fit for your video’s background music.  What Is Royalty Free Music?  Royalty free music refers to music that does not require royalty payments for its ..read more

The most popular YouTube channels alone post almost a quarter of a million videos in a week’s time. There is truly an astounding amount of content to be consumed available for free on YouTube alone. When you are creating a YouTube channel, there are a number of important factors that will determine whether or not your channel becomes popular. The music you choose to accompany your videos is absolutely essential. Let’s take a look at why you should avoid using free stock music for YouTube. Your Choices Are Limited The music that you choose to accompany your YouTube video is all-import ..read more

It’s time for a new hobby. It’s summertime, and many people are looking for a new hobby to pick up over the next few months. Some people are going to travel more, and others are going to start working on their beach body. But maybe in your case, you might be wanting to get into something more creative. You might be wanting to make music, or you could be considering getting into film.  Whether you’re a filmmaker or musician, it’s always good to be aware of music copyright law. Check out below to see what happens if you do break the law, and read the 5 ways you can avoid that sti ..read more

Creating content on YouTube is a (potentially lucrative) hobby that many people tend to pursue. When your channel begins to grow, though, you’ll need to get a bit more serious about the type of content that you put out there. This means that you should do all you can to avoid any form of copyright infringement, especially when it comes to music. Of course, you also need to choose music that is suitable for both your videos and your audience. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about finding the best music for YouTube.  Here are 6 Tips to find Music for YouTube 1. Determine Y ..read more

It’s a shame that in today’s DIY multimedia world so many creators are leaving out so many media. The number of hours of creator-based content that exists today far outstrips that of commercial entities. Right now you can find a vlog, stream, or YouTube channel with careful editing and masterful scripting on any topic you choose. Sadly, even the best tend to lack royalty-free music to amp up the viewer. Music is often overlooked in these productions out of misunderstandings of licensing and cost. It’s a shame because music adds so much to visual media. One of the more well-researched ben ..read more