Turnkey music services for property managers

Design the perfect ambiance
for your property

Strategic music choices help minimize unwanted noise and foster a welcoming ambiance for tenants.

Reduces noise pollution

Music can help mask unwanted noise from foot traffic, conversations, or external city sounds, making spaces feel more peaceful.

Increases tenant satisfaction

A well-curated music selection can improve tenant experiences in common areas, leading to higher satisfaction and retention rates.

Boosts employee efficiency

Staff working in leasing offices, front desks, or maintenance teams can benefit from background music, which can boost morale and efficiency.

Better first impression

Potential tenants will quickly form an impression of the property. Music can create a positive, inviting, and professional first experience.

The sound of happy tenants

  • Pick your ideal sound from over 500+ curated stations across a wide variety of genres.
  • Import custom playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Youtube, and more.
  • Talk with a dedicated music concierge to help make the perfect station.
  • Learn more about SoundMachine's music tools

    Music for property managers made easy

  • Schedule stations and custom mixes, building the right ambiance throughout the day.
  • Incorporate promotional messages for your properties at exact times or in precise intervals.
  • Link as many zones and properties as you like to your account and control music from a single interface.
  • Learn more about SoundMachine's programming tools

    Not so background music

    The right background music enhances tenant experience, strengthens brand identity, and boosts comfort in shared spaces.

    55%

    of property managers say music helps create a distinctive brand identity for their buildings.

    65%

    of property managers believe that playing background music enhances the overall tenant experience.

    42%

    of tenants report feeling more comfortable in a building when music is played in common areas.

    Figures and statistics are based on findings from reputable industry reports and academic research studies.

    Go beyond curated stations

    Import your existing playlists from any major platforms to make a truly unique experience.

    How to get started

    It only takes a few steps to get fully licensed music in your property.

    1. Pick your plan

    Choose one of our plans, tell us about your company, and you're in! Explore all features for 30 days, completely free.

    2. Define your sound

    Choose from 500+ stations or import custom playlists from major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and more.

    3. Program your content

    Schedule stations, custom playlists, or mixes and get attention with promotional messaging.

    4. Enjoy the music

    You’re done! Watch as your locations instantly feel more inviting with professional-grade and expertly curated music.

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    Frequently asked questions


    Yes, playing copyrighted music in public or common areas typically requires a public performance license from a performing rights organization (PRO) such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC.


    Background music can enhance the ambiance, improve tenant satisfaction, create a welcoming environment, and even boost leasing conversions by making the property more inviting.


    No, personal streaming services are for private use only. To legally play music in a business or public setting, you need a commercial music service like SoundMachine.

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