How to Create a Song with Suno AI
How to Create a Song with Suno AI (Version 4.5)
Curated by Jack Righteous – Updated June 2025
Step-by-Step Overview
Whether you’re testing Suno for the first time or building a branded drop, this guide shows you how to generate your first song — fast, clean, and ready to build on.
- Start with a style prompt only
- Choose between Remi lyrics or write your own
- Generate (2 versions appear instantly)
- Pick one to keep or edit
- Use Pro tools to refine, export, and distribute
Method 1: Style Prompt (No Lyrics)
This is the fastest way to get started. Simply type a vibe or genre — Suno will generate the lyrics and melody automatically.
Example: jazzy lo-fi hip hop with soft female vocals and saxophone
You’ll receive 2 song versions to preview. Choose the one with the best tone or flow.
Method 2: Add Your Own Lyrics
When you’re ready for control, enter your custom lyrics and use structure tags like:
[Verse]
I walk alone, in silent streams
The world behind, lost in dreams
[Chorus]
Rise up, rise up, feel the flame
Your voice and mine, we light the name
You can also use Remi — Suno’s AI lyric writer — to auto-generate structured lyrics based on your prompt. Edit them before generating for best results.
Generation Details
- Each generation = 2 full-length songs
- Free plan: 1-minute MP3 only, 2 songs per generation
- Pro/Premier: 2-minute WAV/MP3, with all editing tools unlocked
- Cost: 1 generation = 1 credit (both songs included)
Persona: Highly Recommended
Selecting a Persona changes how your lyrics are delivered vocally — from soft or gritty to robotic or airy. It’s a fast way to shift emotional tone without touching your lyrics.
Pro Tip: Combine Persona + style tag to fine-tune the identity of your track.
Common Mistakes New Users Make
- Using overly complex prompts — keep it tight and specific
- Not structuring your lyrics — use [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
- Ignoring the second song — you get two for a reason!
- Wasting credits before understanding your creative goal
Example Workflow
Prompt: Afrobeats gospel praise with violin and electric keys
- Lyrics by Remi → Chorus worked great
- Replaced second verse using Edit Tool
- Changed vocal tone via Persona: “Soft Soul”
- Remastered for final polish
- Released via DistroKid + embedded in Shopify page
🧠 Remember
Suno is a creative tool, not a DAW. You’re guiding a smart system — not manually mixing stems. That’s why clear prompts, strong lyrics, and structured refinement matter.
