How to Download Music From Apple Music Classical

With its huge catalog of over five million tracks covering the entire span of the genre, from medieval to modern, Apple Music Classical is a must-have service for anyone who wants to listen to their favorite composers and works wherever they like.

And while you can’t download songs from Apple Music Classical, there’s still a way to listen to your favorite classical music on the go. Here’s how to download your favorite songs on Apple Music Classical.

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Is It Possible to Download Songs Directly From Apple Music Classical?

In short: no. At the time of writing, there’s no way to download your music directly via the dedicated Apple Music Classical app. However, a workaround will allow you to download your playlists onto your iPhone via the Apple Music app.

Use our guide to navigating the Apple Music Classical app to help you make your selections, and then follow a few simple steps to download your music.

What you need to know about Apple Music Classical is that this service is included as part of your Apple Music subscription, meaning subscribers on all plans except the Apple Music Voice plan can use the service at no additional cost.

To download music from Apple Music Classical to your iPhone, you’ll first need to have both Apple Music and Apple Music Classical apps installed. Then follow these steps to download your music:

In Apple Music Classical, you’ll need to add a track, playlist, or album you want to listen to offline to your library. Tap the playlist or album and then tap the plus button at the top right of the screen. This will add the item to your library. For a single track, tap the three dots that appear to the right of the track name, and in the pop-up options, select Add to Library.
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Now go to the Apple Music app and tap Library. Choose the category you need: Playlists, Albums, or Songs. You’ll find the selections you made in Apple Music Classical saved there.
The final step is to download your music, which you’ll do in Apple Music. Tap the down arrow at the top of the screen for a playlist or album. For an individual track, tap the three dots at the right of the track name and choose Download.

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Now your music is waiting for you offline. You can check that it downloaded correctly by going to Library in Apple Music and selecting Downloaded. Here you can see everything you have downloaded, sorted by Playlists, Artists, Albums, or Songs.

Take Your Favorite Classical Music With You Wherever You Go

One of the main issues with the Apple Music Classical app is its lack of support for downloading music. Using this workaround means that, with a little preparation, you can listen to classical music without worrying about burning through your mobile data or being unable to access a Wi-Fi connection.