Writing a song with AI music tools is an exciting process that blends creativity and technology. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you craft a complete song—from lyrics to melody—using AI tools:
Step 1: Choose Your AI Tools
Pick tools based on your needs:
Lyrics: ChatGPT, Sudowrite, Jasper
Melody & Chords: Suno AI, Boomy, AIVA, Soundful
Vocals: Voicemod, Vocaloid, Synthesizer V
Production: LANDR, Amper Music, Mubert
(Example workflow: ChatGPT → Suno AI → LANDR for mastering)
Step 2: Generate Lyrics
Prompt Example for AI:
"Write a [genre] song about [theme] with a [happy/melancholic] vibe. Include a chorus, 2 verses, and a bridge. Rhyme scheme: AABB."
Output Example (Pop/Dance Theme: "Neon Nights")
[Verse 1]
City lights paint the skyline blue,
AI whispers dreams to me and you...
Pro Tip: Refine outputs by adding constraints like "use more sensory words" or "avoid clichés."
Step 3: Create Melody & Chords
Tools: Suno AI, Boomy, AIVA
Input: Paste your lyrics or describe the mood (e.g., "upbeat synth-pop with a catchy chorus").
Customize: Adjust tempo, key (e.g., C major for bright tones), and instruments.
Example (Suno AI):
Type "Generate a pop melody for these lyrics: [paste lyrics]."
Select from 3-4 AI-generated options.
Step 4: Add Vocals
AI Singing Tools: Vocaloid, Synthesizer V (input lyrics + melody to get synthetic vocals).
Humanize: Use tools like iZotope Nectar to tweak vocal realism.
Cheat Code: If you can’t sing, use "AI cover" tools (e.g., Kits.AI) to clone a singer’s voice legally.
Step 5: Arrange & Produce
AI Production Tools:
LANDR: Auto-mastering with style presets (e.g., "radio-ready pop").
Mubert: Generate AI backing tracks for your melody.
Structure Template:
Intro → Verse 1 → Chorus → Verse 2 → Bridge → Chorus (x2) → Outro
Step 6: Polish & Finalize
Fix Weak Spots: Use AI tools like "suggest a better rhyme for line 3" (ChatGPT).
Test Listen: Upload to SoundCloud private link for feedback.
Pro Tips for Better Results
Hybrid Approach: Use AI for drafts, then tweak manually (e.g., change a generic lyric to something personal).
Copyright Check: Run AI-generated melodies through "AI plagiarism detectors" (e.g., Tunebat).
SEO Boost: If releasing online, include keywords like "AI-generated [genre] song" in metadata.
Example Workflow in 10 Minutes
Lyrics: ChatGPT → "Write a punk-rock song about rebellion against AI"
Melody: Suno AI → Paste lyrics → Pick the angriest guitar riff.
Vocals: Voicemod → Apply "gravelly punk" voice filter.
Master: LANDR → Select "garage band" preset.