Create Original Music for Your Content With AI
You need background music for your videos, podcasts, and ads — but licensing music is expensive and confusing, and royalty-free libraries all sound the same. AI music generators create original, unique tracks from a text description. Describe the vibe, get a song. No licensing headaches.
Tools You'll Need
| Tool | What It Does | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suno | AI music generator that creates original songs with vocals and instruments from text descriptions | Free tier / $10/month Pro | Get it → |
| Udio | AI music creation platform for generating high-quality songs across genres | Free tier / $10/month Standard | Get it → |
The Walkthrough
Step 1: Describe the Music You Want
What to do: Go to Suno or Udio and describe the music you need. Examples: “Upbeat acoustic guitar background for a business podcast intro, 30 seconds,” “Calm lo-fi beat for a study-with-me YouTube video,” “Energetic electronic track for a product launch ad.” Add genre, mood, tempo, and instruments.
Why you’re doing it: Traditional music licensing means browsing thousands of generic tracks hoping to find one that fits. AI music generation creates exactly what you described — the right mood, length, and feel for your specific content.
What to expect: 30 seconds to 1 minute per generation. Both Suno and Udio produce multiple variations per prompt.
Step 2: Generate and Compare Variations
What to do: Generate 3–5 variations with slight prompt adjustments. “Make it more upbeat,” “Add piano,” “Remove vocals,” “Make it longer.” Compare and pick the best fit. Both tools let you extend, remix, and edit generated tracks.
Why you’re doing it: AI music is a creative tool, not a slot machine. Iteration gets you closer to exactly what you want. The best track usually comes from your third or fourth generation.
What to expect: 10–15 minutes to generate and compare options.
Step 3: Download and Use in Your Content
What to do: Download your selected track. Import it into your video editor, podcast software, or presentation as background music. Adjust volume levels so music supports your content without overpowering it.
Why you’re doing it: Original AI-generated music is unique to you. No other creator is using the same track. It’s made for your content, at your length, in your style.
What to expect: 2 minutes to download and import. Check the licensing terms for your plan — paid plans typically grant commercial use rights.
Common mistakes: Always check the commercial use terms for your specific plan. Free tiers may have restrictions on commercial use.
Confidence Level
This workflow is Beta — Based on Best Available Knowledge. Suno and Udio are leading AI music generation platforms. Both are evolving rapidly with frequent feature updates.
What to Do If It Doesn’t Work
- Music doesn’t match the vibe: Be more specific in your prompt. Include tempo (BPM if you know it), specific instruments, and reference genres.
- Need instrumental only: Specify “instrumental, no vocals” in your prompt.
- Commercial use concerns: Verify licensing terms on your plan before publishing. Paid plans typically include commercial use rights.
- Need more help? Suno Community or email us at hello@thenewsbakery.com.