How to Get Songs Onto an iPod for Free

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Music sets a mood and affects one's mood. For many, the iPod allows them to carry their favorite music and set a personal mood anywhere. However, the cost to download songs onto the iPod adds up and finding free downloadable music helps those on a budget.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1
Locate and bookmark free and legal music download sites compatible with iPod. Look for sites that guarantee the offered songs are approved by the artist or record company for free download.
Step2
Use a site that features a free music section. ILounge offers discussion forums where you can discuss concerns or insight you may have about downloading free music for your iPod.
Step3
Find podcast sites that offer free music downloads as part of the programming. Some sites require you to download software in order to use their site.
Step4
Get free songs from iTunes on a weekly basis. iTunes offers free approved music each week for download, but they are not songs you choose. They are typically songs the artists and record companies use to entice you to buy the entire album. You can also get 16 free songs when you initially set up a new iPod.
Step5
Download music from a site controlled by a company or individual outside of the United States. Although not completely free, these companies often offer music for pennies compared to a dollar in the United States.

Tips & Warnings

  • Do not download music from file-sharing services where the artists have not given approval to share their music. You could face charges of copyright infringement.

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