- When making your own music mix, look for songs that have high energy and provide a good beat to dance to. Choose songs you already own or download songs from an online music store. Edit the songs together in a free program like Windows Sound Recorder, and burn the mix to a CD. Be mindful of leaving enough room for eight counts and pauses where you need them.
- Many companies have premixed CDs and downloads available for purchase. These pre-made mixes are available in a variety of genres including pop, country and hip hop. Some of these mixes feature one remixed song by a popular artist like Lady Gaga or Rihanna. Other mixes include songs from multiple artists. Some even include themes, such as eighties music or songs from TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance." These mixes usually include a pre-recorded voice-over and have B.P.M. ranges between 140 and 148.
- Several sites offer the option of having a custom mix made for you. A custom mix can be useful because it gives you a professional quality mix specifically tailored to your routine. You'll also get the benefit of having a mix that fits the specific count you need, plus voice-overs and sound effects. This kind of service works by having you select from available songs and then having the finished CD delivered to you.
- You can also purchase 30-second clips, which are good for one eight count. You can use these clips on their own for timeouts or as transitions between cheers. You can also mix multiple clips together to create a longer piece. These short clips are useful for eight counts of all kinds, including dance and stunts.
- Be aware of licensing fees. If you're only performing locally this shouldn't be an issue, but if your team will be televised you'll need to provide song names and registration numbers to the hosting organization. The host will cover administration fees for usage of songs affiliated with the two major performing arts organizations; ASCAP and BMI.
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