How to Get Music for Free for Your iPod

Getting music for your iPod can be an expensive form of entertainment, but it doesn’t always have to be.  There are pirating websites and individuals who perform illegal downloading activities in order to get free music.  This is not necessary, as there are many other ways to get free music.

• Ask to borrow CDs or music files from a friend or neighbor.  You can upload the music to your computer, which will automatically synchronize with your iPod.  Sharing music between friends and family is legal.  Should you choose to post these items on the web for others to download for free, you could be charged with illegal activities.


• Visit Starbucks or other businesses that promotes music.  These businesses hand out business-size cards with information about downloading a free song.  If you can’t stop by the store, look at the store’s online website to find free music downloads.


• Check the iTunes online store.  You can search for free music and download promotional songs.


• Visit the website last.fm to find a variety of music available for free.  Check this site often, music is added on a daily basis.


• Download the Nine Inch Nails albums titled The Slip and Ninja.  You can get this download from the Nine Inch Nails website.  The lead singer promotes free music by offering this information to anyone online.


• Visit The Live Music Archive or etree.org.  These websites will download free live music performances from a variety of artists around the world.


• Check out Amazon.com to find over 800 free songs.


• View the new artists at PureVolume.com and download some of their songs for free.  This site is a great way to get a band or singer recognized by the public.