The web-based computer version of Apple Music was introduced to users 2 years ago, allowing us to experience our favorite music space right on the browser without needing to install iTunes. Basically, the web-based Apple Music interface is very similar to iTunes, helping you search for music and choose to listen to the music you like. Currently you can use it for 3 months for free before paying for it. The article below will guide you how to listen to Apple Music on your computer.
1. How to use Apple Music Web Player
Step 1:
First, we access the link below to go to the homepage of Apple Music Web Player.
https://music.apple.com/
At the home page interface, you need to enter your Apple Music account to use, click Sign in button in the top right corner to log in to your account.
This time you Enter Apple ID to access Apple Music.
Step 2:
Immediately after that you will be transferred to the main interface of the website. Next you need to click Try it Free section below to confirm free usage.
Then you need it Confirm use of Apple Music Web Player for free for 3 months and then a fee will be charged. Click Confirm to move to the next interface. Continue you need Fill in payment card information like below to listen to the full music on Apple Music Web Player.
Step 3:
Return to the main interface of Apple Music Web Player, click Browse section to search for music topics you want to listen to.
Next Click on the song you want to listen to. Overall, the interface is still very familiar to users to perform music listening operations on Apple Music Web Player.
Step 4:
In Radio section You will choose to listen to radio stations with many choices of listening content.
2. Listen to Apple Music on iTunes
You can also access the Apple Music service from iTunes. Although Apple has moved to a separate Music app on the Mac platform, iTunes still exists and works well on Windows 10. If you don't have iTunes, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Store.
Once installed, open “iTunes” and navigate to Account > Sign In.
For example, if you click “Browse”, you can choose any artist on the Apple Music service and listen to the music almost instantly because it will stream to iTunes from the internet — no need to download it to your device.
Additionally, you can also choose tags For You and click on the button Start Trial to start your free Apple Music experience.
Note, although Apple Music offers a free trial for the first 3 months, you will have to enter your credit card information to complete the installation.
Apple will also automatically charge you after the trial period ends. Therefore, if you do not want to spend money to use Apple Music from the fourth month onwards, you need to disable the Automatic Renewal feature (under Account Info > Settings > Subscription > Manage).
If you don't want to use Apple Music but want to listen to the radio, you can select the radio tab in iTunes to listen to the Beats 1 radio service completely free.
3. Use the Apple Music app for PC
If you're wondering whether there's a dedicated Apple Music desktop app, the answer is yes. Apple Music Preview can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store and is available for Windows 10 (version 19045.0 or later) and Windows 11.

But before downloading, you must know a few things. It will replace your iTunes experience (which will no longer work) and all audiobooks or podcasts will open in the Apple Music app instead. Here's how:
1. Open the Microsoft Store app on your computer and search for Apple Music Preview. Click Install to start the process. The program is about 170MB in size and will install automatically. When done, click Open.

2. Advice that Apple Music for Windows is still in preview will be given. This means iTunes will no longer open if you have this app installed. If you agree with that, click Continue > Agree on the next window.

4. On the left panel, click Listen Now or browse directly to your chosen artists or songs.

This app is almost identical to Apple Music Web Player, with the added benefit that you can import your local music library and organize your audio collection the same way you would in iTunes.
Note: The only way to get back to listening to music on iTunes is to uninstall the Apple Music app.
4. Use third-party applications
If the previous options don't work for you, you can listen to Apple Music through the third-party Cider app. It serves as an alternative to Apple Music's desktop app, but an upcoming update will make it a single destination for all your streaming platforms by combining them into one single application. Cider is available for $3.99 in the Microsoft Store.

Cider is an open source software from a community of music enthusiasts. It is not affiliated with Apple but uses the Apple Music API MusicKit, several software development kits (SDKs), and other APIs to bring content to the platform.

In addition to providing access to Apple Music, the sleek dashboard is customizable, supports Spatial Audio, and integrates with Discord, Last.FM, and Spotify. You still need an Apple Music subscription, and the sign-in process on Cider is similar to Apple.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of quality can you expect from Apple Music on Windows?
By default, Apple Music streams audio in AAC format. However, in the Apple Music app, there is a sound enhancer to improve sound quality. There's also an option to switch to high-resolution lossless audio, which uses more bandwidth.
Apple Music has lossless audio tracks, but not everyone can use them. If you have a voice-only subscription, you can listen to music in a standard streaming format. The full catalog of lossless audio is available for student, individual and family subscriptions.
Is Apple Music the same as iTunes on PC?
Essentially, Apple Music has the same functionality as iTunes but looks nicer and is a lot easier to navigate. You can still import songs downloaded from your hard drive (just like in iTunes) and listen to them offline.
Does Apple Music have ads?
No, because there is no free streaming option, no ads play when listing music.
What is the difference between Apple Music and Apple Music Classical?
The applications are essentially the same. Apple Music Classical only offers classical music for listening. You won't find any Taylor Swift or Jay-Z here because it's all about Bach, Mozart and Chopin. It is available as a free companion app for individual, family, and student subscribers, as well as Apple One.