Using Music in Your Podcast (What You Need to Know)

Music can boost your podcast’s identity and professionalism — but only when used legally and thoughtfully.

When to Use Music

• Short intro/outro themes help branding.
• Background beds and transitions can add mood but increase editing time.
• Keep all music brief and unobtrusive.

Legal Music Options

• Royalty-free tracks (licensed once or via subscription).
• Creative Commons music (many options free with attribution).
• Public domain works (but only if the recording itself is also public domain).

Avoid

• Copyrighted songs — even a few seconds can trigger takedowns from major platforms.

Where to Find Safe Music

• Epidemic Sound – large, curated catalog + SFX.
• Shutterstock Music – high-quality, rights-cleared tracks.

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