Learn Video Editing (easy tutorials for complete beginners!) - Add Background Music on YouTube (without getting in trouble)

Thanks to Epidemic Sound for partnering with me to cover the do's and don't to add background music on YouTube videos! Try Epidemic Sound Free for 30 days: https://vidpromom.com/music Ignoring some of these aspects of adding background music to YouTube videos could lead to demonetization, and even get you into trouble with your audience. Most of the time, deciding whether to include music in your videos and what music to include, and where to find it is an after-thought for content creators. This is understandable because there is a lot of confusion around what you do and do not have permission to use. What is “free” background music? Is that “copyright-free” or “royalty-free” or free in a “money” sense? However, if you’re using music in your videos that you downloaded to your music library, ripped from a CD, or borrowed from a “free music” channel on YouTube, you risk being in hot water. You could be in trouble with the copyright holder of that music and the platform you posted it on. So whether you have some videos already created or you’re just getting started, in this post, you’re going to learn the do’s and don’t of background music for YouTube videos and social media. Links (when possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. see disclosure.) ▶︎ Try Epidemic Sound Free for 30 days: https://vidpromom.com/music 🦄 More Secret Weapons to Build your Binge-Worthy Video Brand® 🦄 💜 Meredith's Signature Program 👉 Video Brand Academy: https://videobrand.link/vba 🔷 Video Editing Made Easy: https://videobrand.link/videoeditingmadeeasy ✨ FREE YouTube Visibility Assessment: https://videobrandtoolkit.com/visibility 📹 Be Binge-worthy on YouTube: https://videobrand.link/become-bingeable 🖥️ Descript Cheat Sheet: https://videobrand.link/descriptcheatsheet 🎥 CRUSH IT ON CAMERA GUIDE: https://vidpromom.com/crush 🎧 Video Brand Infusion Podcast: http://meredithmarsh.co/podcast 📲 Download my FREE Video Brand Academy app! 👉 https://videobrand.link/app ------------------------------- 😍😍😍 My Tech Stack 😍😍😍 Cameras, Mics, Lighting, Everything... in the Gear Guide: https://vidpromom.com/crush Course, Membership, Landing Pages... https://videobrand.link/kajabi Checkout... http://vidpromom.com/thrivecart Email Marketing... http://videobrand.link/kit Video and Podcast Editing... https://videobrand.link/descript Video Creating: https://videobrand.link/ecamm Even More Video Editing... Premiere Pro Screen Recording and Editing... http://videobrand.link/tella Podcast Host... Buzzsprout Video Podcast Host... YouTube AI Note Taking & Transcription... http://vidpromom.com/otter ------------------------------- Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an awesome way to generate revenue as a content creator! Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ------------------------------- 👀 ABOUT ME My name is Meredith and I specialize in solo business owners shine on camera and become the go-to experts in their niche. With over two decades of experience online, I’ve mastered the art of teaching video creation, from recording to editing. I’m the creative mind behind the "YouTubicle" concept and the inventor of the "set it and forget it" YouTube funnel, empowering entrepreneurs to leverage video for automated sales. As the founder of Video Brand Academy and creator of programs like "30 Days to a Thriving YouTube Channel," I guide my students to video marketing success with enthusiasm and authenticity. When I’m not helping others look good, sound good, and feel good on camera, I enjoy life in Upstate NY with my husband and our two teenage daughters. ------------------------------- 👉 Click here to subscribe: http://youtube.com/@UC0fsHoEsjnnliJxUQvHETwQ ------------------------------- I participate in various affiliate programs, including Amazon, and I sometimes get a commission through purchases made through my links here. Meredith Marsh is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.