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Should You use Background Music in Your Podcast Episodes?
Manage episode 490462092 series 2578109
Wondering whether adding background music will enhance or hurt your podcast?
In this Monday Mic Check episode, we answer a common question: “Should I use background music in my podcast episodes?”
You’ll learn when background music can elevate your content, how to use it without distracting your audience, and the best practices for making it feel like a professional touch, not a mistake.
We’ll cover:
- The best spots to use music (intros, outros, transitions)
- When background tracks hurt more than help
- Why licensing matters (and how to stay safe)
- Tips for volume, tone, and consistency
If you're unsure whether to score your show or keep it clean, this quick guide will help you make the right call for your format and audience.
More Information
You can find more information including the show notes and the resources at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/177
Use my special link - https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/go/zencastr-new/ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.
You can follow me on social media at -
Instagram - https://instagram.com/podcastinguniversity
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepodversity
Join my FREE 10-day eCourse to learn how to start a podcast at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/free-guide
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Should You use Background Music in Your Podcast Episodes?
The Podcasting University - Podcasting Tips to Start a Podcast
Manage episode 490462092 series 2578109
Wondering whether adding background music will enhance or hurt your podcast?
In this Monday Mic Check episode, we answer a common question: “Should I use background music in my podcast episodes?”
You’ll learn when background music can elevate your content, how to use it without distracting your audience, and the best practices for making it feel like a professional touch, not a mistake.
We’ll cover:
- The best spots to use music (intros, outros, transitions)
- When background tracks hurt more than help
- Why licensing matters (and how to stay safe)
- Tips for volume, tone, and consistency
If you're unsure whether to score your show or keep it clean, this quick guide will help you make the right call for your format and audience.
More Information
You can find more information including the show notes and the resources at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/177
Use my special link - https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/go/zencastr-new/ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.
You can follow me on social media at -
Instagram - https://instagram.com/podcastinguniversity
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepodversity
Join my FREE 10-day eCourse to learn how to start a podcast at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/free-guide
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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