Things You'll Need:
- An online-ready computer
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Step 1
The most important music rule (except for the time limit depending on what division your squad is in): avoid overplayed songs for your cheer routine! Put yourself in the judges position, don’t bore them with music you know every squad will use. Be creative, but be fresh with the songs you pick. Also, don’t use specific cheerleading music CDs.
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Step 2
If you are going to attempt mixing your own cheerleading music mix, use a loop-based software program like Acid Pro 4.0. This is a professional program that is accessible to non-professional music mixers. You will also need another piece of software to cut your samples with before you import them into Acid Pro 4.0. However, you must be able to navigate music cutting and have ample time to make this sound professional.
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Step 3
Use sound effects in your cheerleading music mix selectively. It sounds really weird to have a ton of sound effects happening that do not match your choreography. A well placed sound effect is stunning when a stunt, jump or pyramid is hitting. It adds emphasis to the trick taking place.
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Step 4
Cheerleading routines are all about energy! Make sure your music is upbeat. Even if a song is already fast, you may need to speed it up. Try to use a cheerleading music mix that is between 138 beats per minute (bpm) and 145 bpm. There is a huge difference between the speed of a song and its energy.
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Step 5
Do not use any one song for more than 6 8-counts in the routine. The suggested length is between 3 and 6 8-counts.
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Step 6
Themes in cheerleading music are tough to make work effectively. Unless you can make the theme of your music very clear, do not attempt.
