A Guide to Using an iPod in 2025

So, you’ve decided to cut the cord, break free from the algorithms, and forge your own path.

Welcome. I know how it feels. It can be fun, the idea of finding your own music, re-discovering old favorites, and seeing what you’ve been missing outside of the walled garden of music streaming.

But it’s also daunting. Where do you even get started? That’s where I come in. As someone who recently rebuilt my music library, and iPod, let me help you avoid the mistakes I made so that your path to musical freedom is smoother than mine.

There’s a lot to cover, from software, hardware, organization, curation, mindset, and more—so let’s get started.


Table of Contents: