Is it possible to download music for free? Until recently, this question would have garnered a definitive “no way”; however, in recent times you can access free music on the web without hiding behind darkened windows and closed doors for fear of the law.

Finding free music to download is as simple as logging into the Internet and visiting the social networking community. Many up and coming artists share their music as a means of getting exposure. Your friends may even have links to their favorite artists and music listed on their pages for you to preview and download.

In addition to searching social networking sites, you can use your favorite search engine to locate many websites that have free music. You may have to use many different terms as each time you do you will get a different set of results.

Music charts that rank music also make it possible to download music for free. Artists will sometimes release free downloads of their songs to entice people to buy more of their music.

In addition the music charts featuring downloads you can also visit the artist’s website directly. Some artists may require registration but in return you can also find some great free music downloads for your collection.

Free music downloads are also possible through sites that sell music. With the amount of competition there is on the Internet, retail music sites sometimes offer free downloads as a way to entice visitors to their site.

Free music downloads are also available through peer-to-peer or bit torrent sites. There is of course a question of legality regarding these sites but it is possible to download free music from them.

Peer-to-peer sites are more apt to fall into the questionable category. Torrent sites are becoming more and more watched and as such there are some that are totally legal. A web search for legal music torrents will turn up those that can be trusted.

Additionally, you can also check the websites of radio stations, and not just the ones you listen to. Do a web search for radio stations and check them out. Many stations provide links to some great free downloads.

In addition to links to downloads, radio stations have the most up-to-date news on artists. They will know if an artist is currently promoting via free downloads or other means. Bookmark their sites and check back often.

Additionally, join online music communities and follow their blogs. Members often share the sites that find free music on so that others can access them as well. To get a variety of websites join more than one community and remember to share what you learn. You will get more response to your queries if you share as well as ask for music sites.

Free music downloads are possible and widely available if you do your homework and search diligently. The music world is opening up and becoming more widely available on the Internet. Creating your music library is just a few keystrokes away.