Welcome to your first step into the world of AI-powered music creation.
If you've ever dreamed of writing your own songs, even without knowing how to play an instrument or use complex production software, Suno AI is the perfect place to start.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to make your first song using Suno. I’ll also share real tips I’ve learned, including how to structure your lyrics, use tags for better results, and avoid common beginner mistakes.
🧠 What is Suno AI?
Suno AI is an advanced music generation tool that allows anyone to create full-length, high-quality songs just by typing prompts. You don’t need a studio, a microphone, or music theory knowledge — Suno takes care of everything from vocals to instrumentation.
Think of it as your AI music co-writer and producer in one.
🛠️ Getting Started
Step 1 – Create an Account
Go to suno.com and sign up (free or pro). If you're just exploring, the free plan is a great way to try things out. Pro accounts unlock better models and longer songs.
Step 2 – Choose a Model
Currently, Suno offers different versions:
- v3.5: Solid for 4-minute songs with good structure.
- v4.0: Improved lyrics, audio quality, and emotional depth.
- v4.5 (NEW): Released May 2025, it offers longer, more expressive songs with better genre blending and vocal control.
Tip: If you're on a free plan, you might only have access to older versions — still amazing for learning!
🎧 How to Make Your First Song
When you open the Suno creation panel, you’ll see three key elements:
- Prompt – This is where you describe the style of your song.
- Lyrics (optional) – You can write your own or let the AI do it.
- Song Length – Choose up to 4 or even 8 minutes depending on the model.
🔤 Writing Your Prompt
A simple prompt can be:
a sad acoustic ballad with female vocals
But to get better results, use this format:
(Verse) [slow acoustic guitar, mellow tone, soft female vocal]
This format uses (section) + [style] which Suno understands very well. The more descriptive you are, the more accurate the song will be.
🎼 Song Structure Basics
To shape your song better, you can guide Suno using section tags like:
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Bridge]
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
These tags tell Suno how to arrange your lyrics. It’s okay to skip them at first, but as you gain experience, they become powerful tools for control and clarity.
Example:
[Intro]
[Instrumental fade-in, ambient keys]
[Verse 1]
Walking down the empty streets again…
[Chorus]
Take me back to where it all began.
You’ll find a full list of supported tags here.
🎤 Letting Suno Write the Lyrics
You can let Suno generate the lyrics if you leave the lyrics section blank. But to build a personal connection to your music, try writing just a few lines. You’ll be surprised how the AI continues in your style.
Even one solid chorus line like:
You were my sunrise in the darkest night
…can become the heart of a full song.
🎹 Adding Instruments and Emotions
You can also influence Suno’s composition with instrumental or emotional tags like:
- [Guitar Solo]
- [Dreamy synth pad]
- [Epic percussion]
- [High-energy drop]
- [Lo-fi jazz beat]
These are especially useful when you want a certain sound. Use them as stand-alone tags or add them into your prompts:
(Bridge) [emotional build-up, strings and piano, rising tension]
More tags available here:
👉 Instrumental Tags
🧠 Pro Tips for Beginners
- 🎯 Start short and simple. Don’t try to write a 4-minute epic on day one.
- ✍️ Use your own lyrics, even just a chorus or verse.
- 🔄 Use the “Extend” button to grow your song part-by-part.
- 🎧 Listen and adjust. Try different genre prompts like “retro synth-pop” or “cinematic orchestral soundtrack”.
- 📌 Use SEO-friendly prompt words like genre, mood, tempo, and instrument.
✅ Final Thoughts
Suno AI is the most powerful tool I’ve used in AI music so far. It's intuitive, inspiring, and incredibly fun. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced songwriter, you’ll find new creative freedom here.
In upcoming posts, I’ll dive deeper into:
- Songwriting structures
- Using meta-tags
- Making covers
- Crafting vocals
- v4.5’s new features
So stay tuned — and start making your first track today!
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