Apple Music is a subscription-based music streaming service developed by Apple Inc. It offers access to over 90 million songs, playlists curated by music experts, global live streams, music videos, and more across a user’s devices (Apple Support 2023). Users can choose from three pricing plans: individual for $9.99 per month, family for $14.99 per month (up to 6 users), and student for $4.99 per month. With any Apple Music subscription, users get unlimited skips and can download music for offline listening.
Apple Music Pricing
Apple Music offers several pricing options for individual and family plans:
- Individual – $9.99/month after free trial (https://www.apple.com/apple-music/)
- Student – $4.99/month after free trial (https://www.apple.com/apple-music/)
- Family – $14.99/month after free trial, for up to 6 users (https://www.apple.com/apple-music/)
Apple also offers a Voice plan for $4.99/month, with access via Siri only.
Compared to other streaming services, Apple Music’s standard pricing is competitive. For example, Spotify’s individual plan is also $9.99/month.
Apple Music Student Discount
Apple offers a discounted Apple Music subscription for students enrolled in a degree-granting college or university. To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older and enrolled in an eligible college or university. You’ll need to verify your eligibility with UNiDAYS or SheerID.
With the student plan, you get Apple Music for just $5.99/month, compared to $10.99/month for the Individual plan. This student pricing is available for up to 48 months. According to Apple’s website, you can “stream over 100 million songs ad-free, listen across all your devices, and download your favorites to play without service.” https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205928
The Apple Music student plan gives you access to the full Apple Music catalog and features. You can stream songs, download them for offline listening, get customized recommendations, listen to radio stations, watch music videos, and more. It’s a great deal for students looking to access Apple’s robust music library.
Apple Music Family Sharing
Apple Music’s Family Sharing feature lets family members access the streaming service’s full library without having to pay multiple subscriptions. According to Apple’s website, up to six members of the same family can share one Apple Music subscription via Family Sharing (https://www.apple.com/family-sharing/).
With Family Sharing enabled, the family organizer sets up the plan and invites up to five other members to join. Once added to the plan, each family member gets their own personal Apple Music account with full access to the streaming library, playlists, radio stations, and other features. Family members can also follow each other and collaborate on shared playlists.
The Apple Music subscription is billed directly to the family organizer’s account each month. So for the price of one individual subscription, up to six people get to experience Apple Music’s catalog of over 75 million songs, thousands of playlists, music videos, livestreams, and more. This makes Apple Music’s Family Sharing an affordable and convenient option for families who want to enjoy the service together.
Apple Music for Businesses
Apple previously offered a version of Apple Music tailored for businesses called Apple Music for Business. This was a partnership between Apple and PlayNetwork that launched in 2018.
Apple Music for Business allowed companies to stream licensed music in stores and other commercial settings. It provided features like customized playlists, cloud storage, and analytics. Pricing started at $24.95 per month, with discounts available for companies with multiple locations (Source).
However, Apple Music for Business was discontinued sometime around 2021. Apple no longer offers specialized business pricing or discounts for Apple Music subscriptions (Source). The standard Apple Music individual and family plans are now the only options available.
So in summary, Apple Music does not currently have any discounts or special business pricing. The service is focused on individual and family subscribers, not commercial use. Businesses interested in streaming music will need to explore licensing directly through labels, publishers, and PROs.
Apple’s Healthcare Partnerships
Apple has partnered with several prominent healthcare organizations to advance digital health and make their products and services more accessible to medical professionals. Some of their major partnerships include:
Mayo Clinic – In 2019, Apple partnered with the Mayo Clinic to offer health records access on iPhone and improve heart health research using Apple Watch (Source).
Aetna – Apple partnered with Aetna in 2016 to offer discounted Apple Watches to select members as part of a wellness program (Source).
Johnson & Johnson – In 2021, Apple partnered with Johnson & Johnson on a clinical study focused on using iPhone and Apple Watch to improve health outcomes (Source).
While Apple offers discounts for students and military, there are currently no broad discounts specifically for healthcare workers. The partnerships focus more on enabling medical research and enhancing patient engagement.
Apple Military Discounts
Apple offers a 10% discount on Apple products and accessories to current and former members of the U.S. Military, National Guard, and Reserves. This discount applies to active duty military, veterans, retirees, and immediate family members residing in the same household.
To get the discount, military personnel can shop at Apple’s Veterans and Military online store and verify their eligibility. The 10% discount will be applied at checkout. The military discount can also be obtained in-store with a valid military ID.
Apple’s military discount is slightly higher than their standard student discount of 5-10% off. However, the student discount can be combined with other offers while the military discount cannot.
Discounts from Wireless Carriers
Some major wireless carriers like Verizon offer promotions that include free access to Apple Music. For example, Verizon offers 6 months of free Apple Music streaming for customers on unlimited plans (Verizon, 2022). This provides a nice discount for new and existing Verizon customers who want to try out Apple Music. According to Verizon’s FAQ page, the Apple Music promotion for Unlimited plans provides a $10/month promo credit applied over 36 months when you activate a new smartphone line (Verizon, 2022). So be sure to check with your wireless carrier to see if they have any deals or bundles that include discounted or free access to Apple Music.
Sources:
Verizon. (2022). Apple Music. Verizon. Retrieved from https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/apple-music/
Verizon. (2022). Apple Music promotion with Unlimited mobile plans FAQs. Verizon Support. Retrieved from https://www.verizon.com/support/apple-music-faqs/
Apple Music Promotions
Apple occasionally offers limited-time promotions for Apple Music that provide discounts or extended free trial periods. As of January 2023, Apple is offering new subscribers six months of Apple Music free when they purchase eligible AirPods, HomePod, or Beats products. This promotion allows new users to try Apple Music for an extended period without paying. Apple also sometimes offers one month free trials instead of the standard three month free trial for new subscribers. Sites like The LA Times provide periodic updates on the latest Apple Music discount codes and promotions.
Conclusion
In summary, Apple Music does not currently offer specific discounts for healthcare workers. However, there are several ways to get discounted access to Apple Music:
- Students can get a discounted monthly rate through the Apple Music Student Plan.
- Families can share an Apple Music Family Plan with up to 5 other people at a reduced monthly price per person.
- Businesses and organizations may be able to get Apple Music at a discounted rate for their employees through Apple’s partnerships.
- Military members can get discounts on Apple Music through partnerships with wireless carriers.
- Various promotions offer free trials or discounted monthly rates for limited periods.
While Apple does not have a specific healthcare worker discount at this time, there are opportunities to get Apple Music for less through student, family, military, business, or promotional offers.