How To Add Music To An Instagram Story, Post, Or Reel

You can add music directly to your Instagram stories, whether it's a song from the Instagram audio library or your own music. Instagram has a big music library with a lot of songs, and you can also import songs from other music streaming services like Spotify. In fact, Instagram's music library gets new songs every day. This article shows you how to add music to your Instagram post, story, and reel in different ways. You'll also see some of the most common questions and false ideas about Instagram music. Let's get started.

How to Add Music to an Instagram Story on Android, iOS, or iPhone

It doesn't matter if you have an iPhone or an Android device as long as you have the latest version of the Instagram app. Both have the same steps for adding music to Instagram.

Note: Lyrics or album art must be on your Story for this method to work, but you can change the size to suit your needs. You can also use premium music clips from Instagram's library in a legal way.

1. Open the "Instagram" app and tap "+ Your story" in the upper left corner.

2. Write a story and add the photo or video you want. Tap "Next" when you're done.

3. Tap on the sticker icon at the top of the screen.

4. Tap on the Music sticker. 

5. Instagram shows you suggested songs and different categories from which you can choose. Tap the Play icon next to each track to hear a preview. You can choose a song from Instagram's music library or use the search bar at the top to find a certain song.

6. Tap on the song you'd like to add to your story.

6. After you choose the track, you'll see a prompt that lets you choose which part of the song to use for your video. Use the slider to choose the exact part you want, and then tap Done in the top right corner.

You can also choose how the music sticker will show up in your stories. It can be the name of the song or the lyrics in different fonts. 

When your followers open your Instagram Story, the song you added will play automatically for each edited segment. If they want to know what song is playing, they can tap on the title under your name, and the song will open in a new tab.

Related: How to add song lyrics to Instagram story.

How To Add Music to an Instagram Reel

In August of 2020, Instagram added a feature called "Reels." Since it's a new feature, Reels are one of the easiest ways to post music or other content on Instagram. Follow the steps below to add music to a reel.

1. Open the Instagram app. 

2. Go to your profile.

3. Tap the "+" icon at the top right corner.

4. Select "Reel" from the list of options.

5. You can add a video from the camera roll or make one with the camera.

‍6. Tap Audio on the right side of your screen when your video is ready.

7. Choose a song from the ones that are suggested. Many of them are popular songs that can help you get more views. You can also use the search bar to find your favorite song in Instagram's music library.

You can listen to each song before adding it to your reel by clicking the play button next to it.

‍8. Once you've chosen your music, use the slider to choose the exact part you want to use in your video, then click "Done" in the top right corner (just like for stories).

‍9. Click the "Next" button to see your video with music.

‍10. If you want to add a voiceover to your video, click the music icon at the top.

‍11. Tap the Voiceover button near the bottom.

‍12. Click the red button in the middle to start recording your voice. When you're done, click the Done button.

‍13. You can see the volume levels for the Original Audio, the Camera Audio, and the Voiceover. Use the slider to change the volume to your liking, then click Done in the upper right corner.

‍14. When you're done watching the video, click the Next button in the bottom right corner.

‍15. Choose a video frame for your cover, or add one from your camera roll. Add an interesting caption and some useful hashtags, and your reel is ready to go live.

How to Add Audio/Music to Instagram Posts Using Spotify

You can also add music from Spotify to Instagram posts. This could be a song, an album, or a whole playlist. Again, this method works the same on both iPhone and Android. Here's how it works:

1. Open your "Spotify" app.

2. Choose the song, album, or playlist you want to add to Instagram.

3. Tap the "three dots" to the right of the title of the song.

4. Scroll to the bottom and tap "Share."

5. Click "Instagram Stories."

When you open your Story, the song will already be there, and you can make any other changes you want. When you're happy with how the video turned out, add it to your Story. If your followers have an account on Spotify, they will be able to open the song there.

How to Add Music to an Instagram Post 

You can add music to your Instagram story Before Instagram added a music feature, the "old way" is how people used to add songs. Here's how it works:

1. Play the song that you want to share. It can be any song on your phone or from an app that lets you stream music.

2. Open your story on Instagram while the song is still playing in the background.

3. Press the record button to start making a movie of your story.

4. Make any changes to the story that are needed. Tap "Your Story" in the bottom left corner to share it.

5. The song will play in the background when you play your Story. The great thing about this method is that you don't have to finish it in 15 seconds. You can write down as many stories as you'd like.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your questions about Instagram music weren't answered above, keep reading!

How Do you Open Spotify Songs from Stories?

When you share a song from Spotify, you can choose to open it from your Instagram. Your followers, who might like the song you just posted, can also choose this option.

1. Open your story.

2. Click on "Play on Spotify" under your name.

3. Tap "Open Spotify".

4. The song will open on your Spotify right away. Remember that you have to be signed in to your account for this to work.

Note: This won't work for Instagram users who don't have a Spotify account.

What Kind of Music Is There to Choose From?

The Instagram music library has millions of songs to choose from. When you tap on the Music sticker, you can search for a song or find one in the "For You" section. You can also go to the "Browse" section, which has different sections, such as:

• Rap, Hip Hop, R&B and Soul, Pop, Latin, etc. are all types of music. 

• Moods, such as Bright, Dreamy, Groovy, Peaceful, etc.

• Themes: Arabic party, love, family, movie music, morning, etc.

Troubleshooting

Some people have trouble with Instagram music from time to time. For example, you might not be able to play certain songs or your music feature might not work. Here are some things you should think about:

• Do you have Instagram's most recent version? If you haven't already, make sure to update Instagram.

• Do you have an account for your business? Some songs can't be played on Instagram Business accounts. If so, you can switch to a regular account if you want to.

• You may live in a country that doesn't have Instagram music yet. There's nothing you can do about it, though. But there is a chance that Instagram music will become available in your area in the future.

Add Your Favorite Tunes to Your Instagram Story

Now you know how to add music to your Instagram Stories photos and videos. There are so many music apps that you can use to add your favorite songs that the sky is the limit.

Have you ever put a song on your Instagram? Have you tried any of the ideas in this guide? Write your thoughts in the section below.