How to Build
the Perfect
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Tailor the Playlist to
Your Audience
Crafting your playlist based on who
you're playing it for, like guests at a house
party or family barbecue, can help you
select the proper vibe, tempo, length and
theme. The goal should always be to include
songs the majority of your guests will enjoy.
Just keep in mind that if you're relying on a
single playlist for an occasion, you'll want
to ensure that it's long enough to last until
the end of the party. A good rule of thumb is
at least 30-40 tracks.
Make It Personal
Because different genres and styles of
music are available in abundance, your songs
and playlists can reflect who you are and the
way you feel. A music streaming service like
Spotify allows listeners to build personal
playlists as well as listen to expert-curated
playlists on-demand using its free mobile app.
When taking advantage of those custom
features, be sure to clearly identify your lists with
ultra-personal names. For example, instead of
naming a list "Summer 2018," go for something
like "Favorite Poolside Beats 2018." If you need
help, the service can also help populate the
playlist to at least 15 songs by suggesting tracks
based on your playlist title and music tastes.
Create your own personalized playlist and find
more information at Spotify.com.
Mix It Up
Keep people interested with a wide
variety of slow and fast, new and classic,
and various musical styles. Don't be afraid
to combine genres or decades. This ensures
you strike chords among listeners of various
ages and backgrounds. When in doubt, add
classic crowd-pleasers and chart-topping
hits of today.
Update Often
If you're creating a playlist that you
plan to keep going back to, like a workout
playlist, keep in mind you can update it
whenever you like to keep it fresh. Switching
out songs from time to time can make the
listening experience more enjoyable.
Collaborate with
Others
Allowing friends or guests to have
access to your playlist and make their own
additions ensures that everyone's music
tastes are represented. Another plus:
it's a fun way to discover hot new tracks
and artists your friends and family are
listening to.
Find Inspiration
If you're short on time or just looking for
some new ideas, check out pre-existing
playlists that are already curated for your
occasion. For example, on Spotify you can
find options like "Afternoon Acoustic" for
relaxing or "Songs to Sing in the Car" for a
long road trip to the beach with friends.
Music is both universal and personal, so
let your playlists tell a story about you. If
you'll use the list for entertaining, sprinkle
in some extra flavor with tracks that appeal
to the broader group or specific guests, and
just like that, you have a winning playlist for
your next party.
Music can set the mood, no matter the
occasion. Whether you're playing jazz
classics to give your dinner party a
sophisticated ambience or blasting
the latest dance-pop tracks for
motivation on the treadmill, music is
able to provide the soundtrack to different aspects of
peoples' lives.
These days, playlists are one of the most
convenient ways to organize music, and there's no
limit to the number of playlists you can create. It
can also be surprisingly simple to make the perfect
playlist to match your music needs. These tips can
help you on your way:
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