Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with making some AI-generated songs. I’ve seen a few things online and thought, “Why not give it a shot?” It’s all about these things called “prompts,” basically instructions you give the AI to tell it what kind of song you want.
Getting Started
First, I needed to find an AI music generator. I just did a quick search and found a few free options. Picked one that looked pretty straightforward – no need to get fancy right off the bat.
Crafting My First Prompt
This is where it got interesting. What the heck do I even tell this thing? I started simple:
- “Create a pop song about a summer road trip.”
Hit the “generate” button, and… well, it was a song. A very generic, kinda cheesy pop song. It definitely mentioned a road trip, but it wasn’t anything I’d listen to on repeat. Time to try again!
Experimenting with Details
I realized I needed to be WAY more specific. So I started adding details:
- “Create an upbeat indie-pop song about a road trip with friends, with a strong female vocalist and a catchy guitar riff.”
Much better! The vibe was closer to what I was imagining. Still a bit… robotic, maybe? Let’s refine.
Adding Mood and Style
Next, I tried throwing in some emotional cues and references to artists I like:
- “Create a nostalgic, slightly melancholic indie-pop song, reminiscent of The 1975, about a road trip with friends where someone is secretly in love. Strong female vocalist, echoing guitar, and a driving beat.”
Okay, NOW we’re talking! This one actually had some feeling to it. The “secretly in love” part definitely added a layer of depth that the AI picked up on. It created something way more interesting.
Adding instruments I want.
Then I tried throwing in some musical instruments details:
- “Create a smooth jazz song about a rainy night in the city , Piano, double bass, and light drums.”
Yeah, that is great!
My Takeaways
So, after spending a good chunk of time messing with these AI song prompts, here’s what I learned:
- Be specific! Don’t just say “pop song.” Give it genres, moods, instruments, vocal styles… the works.
- Use references. Mentioning artists or bands you like can help the AI understand the sound you’re going for.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment. Try weird combinations, add emotional twists, and see what happens. You might be surprised!
- Iterate! I use the prompt to generate songs again and again, until I got the music I love.
It’s definitely a fun little rabbit hole to go down. Will I be releasing a chart-topping AI-generated hit anytime soon? Probably not. But it was a cool way to see how these tools work and how much impact those little prompts can have.