1. When adding music to your podcast, be sure to avoid copy-righted music. Below is a list of resources where you can find free stock music under the Creative Common License:

A. This video: Audacity Tips & Tricks: Adding Music & Sounds to Your Podcast gives some helpful tips for adding music and sounds to your podcast, so your experience can be smoother.

B. Importing Audio: Drag & Drop or go to File > Import > Audio > Choose Audio File

C. Lowering Volume: Click Envelope Tool > Click on Highlighted Audio (Top Blue Line) and Drag Down

D. Fade In/Out: Click on Envelope Tool > Click on the portion you want to fade and Drag Down