music-production

Music Production

Engineer precise prompts for AI music generation — consistent style, not random output.

Pipeline

1. Define — purpose, mood, audience
2. Style load — pull music config from creator-memory/music.md
3. Prompt engineer — build the Suno (or compatible) prompt
4. Document — log output for style consistency

Music Purpose Framework

Before engineering a prompt, establish intent:

• What transformation should the music facilitate? (energy, focus, relaxation, inspiration)
• Who is the listener, and what state are they in?
• What state should they be in after?
• Use case: background, content underscore, intro/outro, standalone, atmospheric?

Suno Prompt Formula

[Genre/Style], [Tempo], [Key instruments], [Vocal style], [Mood], [Special elements]

Component	Examples
Genre/Style	lo-fi hip hop, cinematic orchestral, dark ambient, future bass, neo-soul
Tempo	slow, mid-tempo, uptempo, driving, laid-back, pulsing
Key instruments	piano, synth pads, acoustic guitar, 808s, strings, brass, choir
Vocal style	no vocals, ethereal female vocals, deep narrator, spoken word
Mood	melancholic, triumphant, mysterious, uplifting, meditative, euphoric
Special elements	layered textures, build and drop, minimal, lush reverb, distorted

Example prompts:

Focus/productivity:

Lo-fi hip hop, slow mid-tempo, warm piano melodies over dusty drums, mellow bass,
no vocals, nostalgic and focused mood, vinyl crackle, smooth and unobtrusive

Epic cinematic intro:

Cinematic orchestral, building tempo, full strings and brass, choir in final section,
no main vocals, triumphant and expansive, dramatic crescendo, Hollywood film score style

Brand intro jingle (10-20 sec):

Electronic pop, upbeat, bright synth lead, punchy kick, no vocals,
optimistic and forward-moving, modern and clean, memorable 4-bar hook, intro/logo placement

Style Consistency

To maintain consistent sound across tracks:

1. Document successful prompts in creator-memory/music.md
2. Note which elements create the desired sound
3. Use same core descriptors across related tracks, vary only mood/energy
4. Mark "anchor tracks" — reference tracks that define the style

Style anchor format:

## Style Anchor: [Track Name]
- Core genre: [genre]
- Essential elements: [list]
- Avoid: [list]
- Use for: [context]
- Prompt: [full prompt]

Categories for Creators

Category	Best for	Elements
Lo-fi study	Productivity content	Warm piano, dusty drums, vinyl
Cinematic orchestral	High-production video intros	Strings, brass, choir, building
Dark ambient	Introspective content	Drones, reverb, minimal, mysterious
Future bass	Energetic tutorials, hype	Synth leads, wobble bass, punchy drums
Neo-soul	Lifestyle, warm brand feel	Soulful vocals, jazz chords, groove
Minimal electronic	Clean product videos	Sparse, precise, modern, functional
Acoustic indie	Personal content	Guitar, soft percussion, intimate

Track Documentation

## Track: [Title]
- Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
- Use case: [context]
- Prompt: [full prompt]
- Score (1-10): [rating]
- Keep: [yes/no]
- Notes: [what worked, what didn't]

Output Format

Deliver:

1. Prompt — ready to paste into Suno or compatible tool
2. Purpose alignment — confirm it fits the use case
3. Style notes — what elements drive the desired sound
4. Variations — 2 alternative prompts for different energy levels