My Wife Thinks All This AI Stuff Is Boring. 🥱
But there's one exception where she and my 4-year-old completely agree that AI is awesome: Suno.
We use it to turn mundane moments into dance parties, getting dressed, brushing teeth, and putting on jammies. Fun music transforms whining into giggling.
Here's what I learned working for the Grateful Dead: music solves problems that logic can't touch. Suno has reminded me how powerful that is... and now you can use that power too.
Quick question: What's your budget for custom music this quarter?
If you're like most marketers, it's either $0 (so you use royalty-free tracks that sound like every other brand) or thousands (because custom music is expensive).
On-brand music in under 60 seconds for $10/month?
BTW: This app recommendation is NOT sponsored, I just love it… and think you will too.
The Problem (and Opportunity) 🤓
The Problem:
Custom jingles: $500-$2,000+ per track
Stock music: Sounds generic, used by competitors
Licensing headaches: Usage restrictions (oh, you want to use it nationally 3x)
Time: Weeks of back-and-forth with composers
The Opportunity: Suno generates broadcast-quality music from simple text prompts.
Think ChatGPT, but for music. 🤯
What is Suno? 🧐
Suno turns any text into custom songs in 60 seconds flat.
Input: Text description ("upbeat indie rock, 30 seconds, product launch energy")
Output: Full song with vocals, instruments, production
Commercial rights: Included with Pro plan ($10/month)
Time: 60 seconds from prompt to playback produces two tracks
Real Use Cases:
Podcast intros/outros
Video/TikTok/Instagram music
Webinar music
Product demo backgrounds
Brand anthems
Hold music
🔥 The Suno Prompt Formula
According to Suno power-users, the best structure is:
[Mood/Energy] + [Genre] + [Instrumentation] + [Topic/Theme] + (Optional Meta-tags)
Example: "Uplifting synth-pop anthem with bright arpeggiated keys, female lead, 110 BPM, about launching a new tech product."
Quick Reference Tag Bank:
Structure: [Intro] [Verse] [Chorus] [Bridge] [Outro]
Vocal cues: [Female pop] [Male spoken word] [Kids choir]
Production: [Drop] [Fade-out] [4/4 shuffle groove]
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Copy-Paste Suno Prompts 🤝
🎵 Podcast Intro Jingle
"Energetic funk-rock sting, slap bass & brass hits, 10-second loop, title shout-out '[YOUR PODCAST NAME]', 120 BPM."
"Warm lo-fi hip-hop beat, vinyl crackle, chilled Rhodes chords, no vocals, 80 BPM."
🎵 TikTok Ad Hook
"Bubblegum hyper-pop, glitch percussion, catchy hook about [YOUR PRODUCT], female vocal, 150 BPM, [Chorus] only."
"Anthemic orchestral-pop crossover, soaring strings, stadium drums, motivational lyrics about 'scaling together', mixed choir chorus, 100 BPM."
"Calming acoustic guitar instrumental, subtle synth pad, 70 BPM, loop-friendly, no climax."
BONUS: Family Brand Prompts
Perfect for educational companies, family products, or kid-focused content:
🎵 Educational Rap
"Upbeat edu-rap, trap beat with pizzicato strings, kid-friendly rapper explains [YOUR TOPIC], 95 BPM."
🎵 Counting/Learning Song
"Cheerful ska tune teaching [YOUR CONCEPT], horn section, call-and-response vocals, 130 BPM, [Verse] for each point."
🔥 Pro Tip: Let kids help choose the song. Same with your staff.
Quick Wins:
Start with "Custom Mode" for precise brand messaging
Select Instrumental for no vocals
Set specific BPM when syncing to video content
Use "Remix/Edit" button to get create other versions
Follow the formula: Mood + Genre + Instruments + Theme = Better output
The ROI Reality:
Traditional jingle: $500-2,500+
Suno Pro plan: $10/month (unlimited tracks)
Time savings: Weeks → Ten Minutes
Copyright & FAQ’s
"What about copyright?" The Pro plan grants full commercial rights, but Suno has several ongoing lawsuits, so please consult your lawyer before using it, as according to their TOS, liability will be on you. Most filings are in early discovery; no court has yet ruled on Suno’s fair‑use defense.
"Does it sound professional?" Radio-quality output.
"Will my IT team approve?" Web-based, no software installation needed.
Suno is a fun music application for my family that is starting to gain commercial traction. However, until those lawsuits are resolved, please use it with discretion for major commercial use.
Cheers,
Alec
P.S. My Ask. Share this with a parent/grandparent who is an AI sceptic for me. Let's leave no one behind in trying AI. Some folks may just need to start with a 4-year-old dance party to see the future.
