Where the best cycling instructors find music
We’ve all been there. Suddenly, you’re skipping songs after just 10 seconds because everything sucks, is only 2 minutes long or has some explicit lyrics you know would make your riders uncomfortable. UGH.
You want to differentiate your classes and keep your riders guessing on what new 🔥 tracks you’ll bring next. You want riders always asking for the playlist, right?!
It’s time to branch out from spotify & apple music.
Here’s a few music services where the best cycling instructors find the songs that differentiate their classes, and get that waitlisted “W” faster.
SoundCloud: easily the easiest to access for music creators (big and small) and cycling instructors like you
Pro: Free with ads option keeps overall costs down for you
Con: anyone can upload music, so the quality can be hit and miss
✨ Pro tip: If you’re brand new, find a few Profiles of indoor cycling instructors you like, and start to like songs ASAP. This will prime the algorithm to serve you more of what works for you
BPM Supreme: A DJ record pool giving you access to high-quality downloads from record labels and professional DJs & producers
Pro: You’ll have access to exclusive remixes and mash-ups - I’m willing to bet very few indoor cycling instructors in your area have these tracks!
Con: No free option, and they do “screen” that you are a working DJ, but most cycling instructors find a way through
✨ Pro tip: If you’re not a working DJ, you probably don’t need access to their “Premium” membership!
Direct Music Service (DMS): Another DJ record pool option, including high-quality downloads from professionals
Pro: Just like BPM Supreme, these remixes and mash-ups are near impossible to find anywhere else
Con: More expensive than BPM Supreme
✨ Pro tip: DMS is a bit more lenient on IP address tracking, so split the expense with a fellow cycling instructor or 2! Just be sure to share downloads directly (there is a monthly maximum download limit)
