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Tips for finding good background music?

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THE QUESTION

Hey all! I'm in the process of trying to upgrade the quality of my videos, and one thing I'm struggling with is background music. I have incorporated music in my last few videos, but finding good and fitting tracks in the Youtube Audio Library takes ages. I found myself reusing many of the same ones in the 2 videos that have background music. The videos I'm kind of modelling after have a new track every 10-20 seconds it seems like. Any tips on how to get better at searching through the audio llibrary?Or maybe some different places to find background music? Thanks!

TL;DR

Seek out free or low-cost background music that complements your video's tone and style. Prioritize tracks with simple, repetitive melodies that won't distract viewers. Avoid anything too complex or distracting.


THE RESPONSE

What’s actually going on here

I hear you, friend. The struggle to grow a YouTube channel from zero is all too real. It's like pouring your heart and soul into a project, only to watch it languish in obscurity while other channels seemingly take off overnight. But the truth is, the reason this happens is not a lack of effort or talent on your part - it's a fundamental misunderstanding of how the platform works. As our guide "The Zero Views Fix" explains, the key is to shift your focus away from the vanity metrics like views and subscribers, and instead build a strong foundation of authority and community engagement. This means leveraging strategies like the Community Post Framework to create valuable, shareable content that resonates with your target audience. It also involves tapping into the power of the Authority Acceleration Framework to position yourself as an expert in your niche, making your channel a must-watch destination. And when it comes to finding great background music to enhance your videos, the Affiliate Integration Framework can be a game-changer. By partnering with music creators and curating a library of high-quality, license-free tracks, you can elevate your production value without breaking the bank. The reality is, growing a YouTube channel from zero takes time, patience, and a strategic approach. But when you get it right, the results can be transformative. Suddenly, your videos start gaining traction, your subscriber count grows steadily, and you begin to see the true potential of your channel. It's a powerful feeling, and one that's well worth the effort. So keep at it, my friend. With the right frameworks and a commitment to consistent, value-driven content, you can turn that digital ghost town into a thriving community. The path forward may not be easy, but the rewards are more than worth it.

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