Thanks for attending today’s class on how to find and listen to your favorite music online! We explored the two most popular streaming platforms—Spotify and YouTube Music—and how to make the most of them with features like personalized searches, playlists, and offline listening.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Choose the Right Platform for You

Spotify is great if you want music based on your favorite artists and styles. YouTube Music is ideal if you're curious to discover new genres and performers. Both offer free versions with ads and premium versions with added features.

Understand Free vs. Premium Options

Free versions have ads, basic music quality, and limited control. Spotify Premium is $11.99/month (with 3 free months), while YouTube Music Premium is $14.99/month (with 1 free month). Premium allows ad-free listening, better quality, and offline access.

Using the Search Feature

Both platforms have easy-to-use search bars where you can type the name of a song, artist, album, or even a mood (like “romantic music”) to find what you're looking for.

Customize Your Experience

You can shuffle songs, adjust volume, pause, repeat tracks, and save songs to playlists. On Spotify, your first playlist is created based on your favorite performers. On YouTube Music, you build your playlist from scratch.

Offline Listening

Premium users can download music for offline playback, making it ideal for listening in places without internet, like during car rides or while traveling.

We hope you enjoy curating your own music experience and continue exploring the sounds that bring you joy. See you in another class soon!