The Apple iPod is one of the most popular MP3 devices on the market today. The device is used in conjunction with the iTunes Media Player, which allows you to upload music to the iPod. With iTunes, you can purchase new music; however, you can also find free music on iTunes which you can use on your iPod.
Download iTunes
Before you can start looking for free music on iTunes you will need to download it onto your computer. To do this, go to the iTunes.com website. There you can download the program for free. Once the download has completed, open the file (which will be on the desktop) and the iTunes installation wizard will load. Follow the wizard's prompts and in a few moments, iTunes will begin to install onto your computer.
Create iTunes Account
In order to download free music on iTunes, you will need to have an iTunes account. This account will not only allow you to download the free music, but also to purchase music, audio books and movies as well. To create an account, open iTunes and select "iTunes Store" on the left side of the window (you will need to be connected to the Internet for this to work). Select the gray tab under the search bar in the upper right corner of the store window. From here, you will be asked to create a user name and password. You will also need to insert your mailing address, as well as a form of payment (such as credit or debit card). You will not be charged to download free music, or music which required purchasing. If you accidentally select a song which requires purchasing, you will be notified of this before being charged. Select "OK" after inputting your payment information, and you will have your iTunes account.
Download Free iTunes Music
iTunes will have the "Single of the Week." This is a song which can be downloaded for free, with a new one being created each and every week. These songs are typically from up and coming performers; however, every once in a while you may find a big name artist showing up. In the iTunes store, click the image which has the header "Single of the Week." The song's main page will come up. Select "Get Free Download and you will be asked to input your user name and password. Select "OK" and a user agreement will appear. Read through the user agreement and check off the box stating you accept the agreement. The free song will now download into your "Recently Added" music folder, and will be available for you to listen to and store on your iPod.
