Generate a song with AI

You'll end up with: a full 2–3 minute song with vocals, lyrics, and instruments

Overview
10–20 min
Beginner
Free to start
1 tool
Cost breakdown
Suno (music generation)Free tier — 10 songs/day
TotalFree to start
Common mistake

Writing overly complex prompts. Suno works best with simple, clear descriptions. "Upbeat indie rock about road trips, male vocals" beats a 200-word essay about your musical vision. Keep style descriptions to one sentence.

Before you start
  • A rough idea of the genre and mood you want (e.g. "upbeat pop about summer")
  • Free account on Suno — takes 1 minute
  • No musical experience needed
1

Describe your song on Suno

Tell the AI what kind of song you want using a simple text prompt

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Exact action

1. Go to suno.com and sign in with your Google or Discord account 2. Click "Create" in the left sidebar 3. In the prompt box, describe your song in one clear sentence, e.g.: "Upbeat indie pop about summer road trips, female vocals, catchy chorus" 4. Optionally toggle "Custom" mode to write your own lyrics or specify a title 5. Click "Create" and wait 30–60 seconds for two versions to generate

Two full song versions appear in your library, each about 1–2 minutes long, with vocals, instruments, and lyrics matching your description. You can click play to preview both.
If the songs don't match your vision, your prompt may be too vague or too complex. Try being more specific about genre and mood but keep it to one sentence. "Sad acoustic folk ballad, male vocals" works better than a paragraph of instructions.
2

Pick the best version from generated options

Listen to both generated versions and choose your favorite

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Exact action

1. Click play on the first version and listen all the way through 2. Click play on the second version and compare 3. Pay attention to: vocal quality, how catchy the chorus is, and whether the lyrics make sense 4. If neither version is good enough, click "Create" again with a slightly tweaked prompt 5. You get 10 free songs per day, so you have room to experiment 6. Once you find a version you like, click the heart icon to save it to your favorites

You've identified one version that sounds great — the vocals are clear, the melody is catchy, and the lyrics match your intended theme. It's saved in your favorites.
If every version sounds off, try changing the genre or mood in your prompt. Sometimes a small tweak — like switching from "pop" to "indie pop" or changing "energetic" to "chill" — dramatically improves results.
3

Refine with extend or remix

Make the song longer or try variations on your best version

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Exact action

1. Click on your favorite song to open it 2. Click "Extend" to add more length — this continues the song from where it left off 3. Choose whether to extend with the same style or add a bridge/outro 4. Wait 30–60 seconds for the extension to generate 5. Listen to the extended version — if the transition sounds natural, you're done 6. Alternatively, click "Remix" to create a variation with a different arrangement but similar lyrics

Your song is now a full 2–3 minutes long with a natural flow from intro to verse to chorus to outro. The extension sounds seamless.
If the extension sounds disjointed or changes style abruptly, try extending from an earlier point in the song. You can also try the remix option instead, which sometimes produces a more cohesive full-length track.
4

Download and use

Save your finished song as an audio file

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Exact action

1. Click on your finished song to open it 2. Click the three-dot menu (…) or the download icon 3. Select "Download" — the song saves as an MP3 file 4. The free tier songs can be used for personal projects 5. For commercial use (YouTube videos, podcasts, ads), check Suno's current licensing terms on their pricing page 6. Share directly from Suno by copying the song's link, or upload the MP3 to your project

You have an MP3 file on your computer with a full song — vocals, lyrics, and instruments. It's ready to use in your project or share with friends.
If the download button isn't visible, make sure you're signed in. Free tier users can download their songs, but there may be a daily limit. If you need the song for commercial use and aren't sure about licensing, check Suno's pricing page for their current terms.

All done!

You now have: a full 2–3 minute song with vocals, lyrics, and instruments

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