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Master the Single

USING SUNO AI TO CRAFT AND
PROMOTE YOUR BEST WORK
Introduction: Redefining the Path to Success with
Suno AI

WELCOME TO MASTERING THE ART OF RELEASING A SINGLE WITH

SUNO AI, A GUIDE DESIGNED FOR INDEPENDENT CREATORS, AI
ENTHUSIASTS, AND MUSIC ENTREPRENEURS SEEKING TO
REDEFINE HOW MUSIC IS CREATED, PROMOTED, AND MONETIZED
IN THE MODERN WORLD.

IF YOU’VE EVER DREAMED OF CREATING MUSIC THAT RESONATES

DEEPLY WITH YOUR AUDIENCE, WHILE ALSO BUILDING A
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY TO SHARE AND SCALE YOUR ART,
YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

FORGET THE OLD RULES

THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY MODEL OF ALBUMS, LIVE

SHOWS, AND LABEL-DRIVEN PROMOTION NO LONGER DEFINES
SUCCESS. WITH TOOLS LIKE SUNO AI, YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO
CREATE HIGH-QUALITY TRACKS FROM YOUR OWN VISION—
WITHOUT THE NEED FOR STUDIO SESSIONS OR EXTERNAL
PRODUCERS. THIS ISN’T ABOUT COMPETING WITH THE INDUSTRY
GIANTS; IT’S ABOUT CARVING YOUR UNIQUE PATH.

YOUR MUSIC, YOUR VISION

THIS BOOK IS FOR CREATORS WHO SEE MUSIC AS MORE THAN

JUST ENTERTAINMENT. IT’S FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EXPRESS
THEMSELVES, CONNECT EMOTIONALLY WITH LISTENERS, AND
DRIVE MEANINGFUL ACTION. WHETHER YOUR GOAL IS TO SELL
YOUR MUSIC DIRECTLY, ENHANCE YOUR BRAND, OR CREATE
POWERFUL CONTENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS, THIS GUIDE WILL
HELP YOU UNLOCK THE FULL POTENTIAL OF SUNO AI AS YOUR
CREATIVE PARTNER.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

THIS BOOK ISN’T JUST A HOW-TO MANUAL—IT’S A

COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK TO TAKE YOUR MUSIC CREATION
FROM CONCEPT TO SUCCESS. YOU’LL LEARN:
HOW TO LEVERAGE SUNO AI TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL-
QUALITY SINGLES.
THE NUANCES OF PROMOTING AND MONETIZING YOUR MUSIC
IN INNOVATIVE WAYS.
STRATEGIES FOR CRAFTING EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS WITH
YOUR AUDIENCE.
BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING A RELEASE PLAN, FROM
ARTWORK TO SOCIAL MEDIA TEASERS.

WHY FOCUS ON A SINGLE?

CREATING A SINGLE IS MORE THAN JUST PRODUCING A TRACK;

IT’S A STEPPING STONE TO YOUR LARGER VISION. A WELL-
CRAFTED AND THOUGHTFULLY PROMOTED SINGLE CAN:
BUILD ANTICIPATION FOR FUTURE RELEASES.
DEFINE YOUR ARTISTIC IDENTITY.
ATTRACT SUPERFANS WHO CHAMPION YOUR MUSIC.
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RELEASING A SINGLE IS AN ART FORM IN ITSELF. IT’S NOT JUST

ABOUT PRODUCING A GREAT SONG—IT’S ABOUT CREATING AN
EXPERIENCE THAT CAPTIVATES YOUR AUDIENCE AND BUILDS A
FOUNDATION FOR YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY. IN THIS CHAPTER,

WE’LL FOCUS ON HOW TO CRAFT A SINGLE USING SUNO AI,

ENSURING IT’S POLISHED, PERSONAL, AND POSITIONED FOR
SUCCESS.

WHAT MAKES A SINGLE SPECIAL?

SINGLES ARE YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD AS AN

ARTIST. THEY SHOWCASE YOUR SOUND, YOUR STORY, AND YOUR
POTENTIAL. UNLIKE ALBUMS, WHICH PROVIDE A BROADER
NARRATIVE, A SINGLE MUST STAND ALONE AND LEAVE A STRONG
IMPRESSION.

STEP 1: FINALIZING YOUR SONG CONCEPT

BEFORE DIVING INTO PRODUCTION, TAKE TIME TO REFINE YOUR

SONG CONCEPT:

DEFINE THE EMOTION:

WHAT DO YOU WANT LISTENERS TO FEEL? JOY, SADNESS,

NOSTALGIA? BE SPECIFIC.

ESTABLISH THE NARRATIVE:

A SINGLE OFTEN TELLS A CONCISE STORY OR DELIVERS A

MEMORABLE MESSAGE.

IDENTIFY KEY ELEMENTS:

IS THE HOOK STRONG? DOES THE CHORUS RESONATE? IS THE

STRUCTURE ENGAGING? ENSURE EACH PART OF THE SONG
SERVES ITS PURPOSE.

USING SUNO PLAYLISTS TO TRACK DEVELOPMENT

ONE OF SUNO AI’S MOST UNDERUTILIZED FEATURES IS ITS

ABILITY TO SAVE AND ORGANIZE TRACKS INTO PLAYLISTS. USE
THIS TO TRACK YOUR SONG’S EVOLUTION. SAVE ITERATIONS,
HIGHLIGHT SECTIONS YOU LIKE, AND REVISIT PROMISING
DRAFTS.

PRO TIP:

STUCK ON A "CREDIT BURNER"? LISTEN BACK TO OLDER

ITERATIONS. SOMETIMES, GOLD CAN BE FOUND IN A SNIPPET
YOU INITIALLY OVERLOOKED.

CONSIDER CROPPING STANDOUT SECTIONS AND REMIXING THEM

WITH SUNO’S AUDIO UPLOAD FEATURE.
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STEP 2: SUNO AI AS YOUR CREATIVE PARTNER

SUNO AI ISN’T JUST A TOOL—IT’S A COLLABORATOR THAT

THRIVES ON CLEAR GUIDANCE AND EXPLORATION. THINK OF IT
AS A PRODUCER, WAITING FOR YOUR DIRECTION TO CRAFT THE
PERFECT SOUND.

MAXIMIZING COLLABORATION

BE SPECIFIC WITH PROMPTS: AVOID VAGUE INSTRUCTIONS LIKE

“UPBEAT” OR “COOL MELODY.” INSTEAD, SAY, “CREATE A FAST-
TEMPO TRACK IN A MAJOR KEY WITH AN 80S SYNTH VIBE AND
DYNAMIC TRANSITIONS.”

LEVERAGE ITERATIONS:

DON’T STOP AT THE FIRST RESULT. BUILD UPON EACH

GENERATION, COMBINING THE BEST ELEMENTS.
EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY:SUNO LETS YOU LISTEN TO RELATED
TRACKS BY OTHER USERS. THIS IS A GOLDMINE FOR
INSPIRATION:

DISCOVER HOW OTHERS USE SIMILAR PROMPTS.

LEARN NEW COMBINATIONS OF PERSONAS AND METATAGS.

SPOT TRENDS AND INNOVATE BEYOND THEM.

PRO TIP:

USE THESE INSIGHTS TO REFINE YOUR TRACK WHILE KEEPING IT

UNIQUELY YOURS.

STEP 3: REFINING WITH SUNO’S ADVANCED FEATURES

TO TRULY MASTER YOUR SINGLE, EXPLORE SUNO AI’S ADVANCED

CAPABILITIES:

REMASTER V4:

THIS FEATURE ELEVATES YOUR TRACK WITH PROFESSIONAL-

QUALITY ENHANCEMENTS. USE IT FOR BALANCE, CLARITY, AND
IMPACT.

CROP AND EXTEND:

CROP STANDOUT SECTIONS AND EXTEND THEM TO BUILD A NEW

NARRATIVE OR ADD DEPTH.
UPLOAD AND REMIX: COMBINE EXISTING AUDIO SNIPPETS WITH
FRESH GENERATIONS TO CREATE UNIQUE SOUNDS.
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STEP 4: PREPARING FOR RELEASE

YOUR SINGLE ISN’T JUST A SONG—IT’S A PRODUCT. HERE’S HOW

TO GET IT READY FOR RELEASE:

MULTIPLE VERSIONS:CREATE A PACK THAT INCLUDES:

THE MAIN TRACK.
INSTRUMENTALS.
ACAPELLA (VOCALS ONLY).
A REMIX OR ALTERNATE VERSION.

COVER ART:

DESIGN AN EYE-CATCHING, PROFESSIONAL COVER THAT ALIGNS

WITH YOUR BRAND.

LYRIC VIDEO:

COMBINE YOUR LYRICS WITH COVER ART TO CREATE A

SHAREABLE VISUAL ASSET.

PRESS RELEASE:

WRITE A COMPELLING, SEO-OPTIMIZED PRESS RELEASE TO

ANNOUNCE YOUR RELEASE.

STEP 5: POST-RELEASE STRATEGY

A SINGLE’S IMPACT DEPENDS ON WHAT HAPPENS AFTER RELEASE.

PLAN AT LEAST TWO WEEKS OF PROMOTION, INCLUDING:

SOCIAL MEDIA SHORTS:

SHARE TEASER VIDEOS AND CLIPS ACROSS PLATFORMS LIKE

INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND YOUTUBE.

WEEKLY ARTICLES:

WRITE ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE SONG, THE

CREATIVE PROCESS, OR RELATED THEMES.

ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE:

USE POLLS, Q&A SESSIONS, OR BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT

TO CONNECT WITH LISTENERS
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SUNO AI OFFERS ROBUST TOOLS TO ELEVATE YOUR MUSIC

CREATION PROCESS. TO UNLOCK ITS FULL POTENTIAL, IT’S
CRUCIAL TO GO BEYOND THE BASICS AND EXPLORE ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES.

THIS CHAPTER FOCUSES ON THE STRATEGIC USE OF SUNO AI

FEATURES AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS TO REFINE YOUR SINGLE
AND PREPARE IT FOR RELEASE.

REFINING TRACKS WITH SUNO AI

SUNO AI ACTS AS A CREATIVE PARTNER, ENABLING YOU TO

CRAFT UNIQUE, PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY TRACKS.

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF ITS ADVANCED FEATURES.

1. PERSONAS: BUILDING A COHESIVE SOUND

WHAT ARE PERSONAS?

PERSONAS ARE PREDEFINED VOCAL STYLES THAT HELP YOU
CREATE CONSISTENCY ACROSS TRACKS. FOR BRANDING AND
AUDIENCE RECOGNITION, MAINTAINING A DISTINCT VOCAL
IDENTITY IS KEY.

HOW TO USE PERSONAS:

SELECT A PERSONA THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR SINGLE’S
MOOD AND STYLE.
EXPERIMENT WITH PERSONAS IN VARIOUS GENRES TO
DISCOVER THEIR VERSATILITY.
SAVE YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL PERSONAS TO A PRIVATE
PLAYLIST FOR FUTURE USE.

PRO TIP:

WHILE PERSONAS CANNOT BE DIRECTLY MODIFIED WITHIN THE

"COVERS" OPTION, YOU CAN USE METATAGS IN YOUR PROMPTS
TO FINE-TUNE VOCAL DELIVERY. FOR INSTANCE,

TAGS LIKE [VULNERABLE VOCALS] OR [HARMONIES] CAN ADJUST

NUANCES IN THE PERFORMANCE.

EXPLORE AND REMIX: LEVERAGE SUNO’S UPLOAD AND RELATED

MUSIC FEATURES FOR FRESH INSPIRATION.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: ORGANIZE YOUR WORK WITH
PLAYLISTS TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY AND CREATIVITY.
REFINE, REFINE, REFINE: DON’T RUSH THROUGH ITERATIONS—
SOME OF THE BEST IDEAS EMERGE FROM REVISITING OLDER
VERSIONS.

BY MASTERING THESE ADVANCED FEATURES AND TECHNIQUES,

YOU’LL CREATE SINGLES THAT ARE POLISHED, PROFESSIONAL,
AND UNIQUELY YOURS.
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2. REMASTER V4: POLISHING TRACKS

THE REMASTER V4 FEATURE APPLIES SUNO AI’S ADVANCED

PROCESSING TO ENHANCE YOUR TRACK.

HOWEVER, IT WORKS AUTONOMOUSLY, MEANING YOU CANNOT

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR MANUALLY ADJUST THE
SETTINGS DURING REMASTERING.

HOW TO USE REMASTER V4 EFFECTIVELY:

TREAT REMASTER V4 AS YOU WOULD A STANDARD
GENERATION. IF THE RESULT IS UNSATISFACTORY, TRASH IT
AND GENERATE A NEW VERSION.
TO REFINE SPECIFIC ELEMENTS, USE THE "COVERS" OPTION
RATHER THAN REMASTER. FOR EXAMPLE, ADJUST VOCAL
DELIVERY OR DYNAMICS THROUGH METATAGS IN THE
CUSTOM LYRICS PROMPT AND REINFORCE CHANGES IN THE
MUSIC STYLE PROMPT.

PRO TIP:

SAVE REMASTERED VERSIONS THAT SHOW POTENTIAL AND

REVISIT THEM LATER FOR CROPPING, EXTENDING, OR REMIXING.

3. TACKLING CREDIT BURNERS STRATEGICALLY

CREDIT MANAGEMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR

CREATIVE OUTPUT. FEATURES LIKE "COVERS" AND PERSONA
TESTING CAN QUICKLY DRAIN YOUR CREDITS WITHOUT PROPER
PLANNING.
AVOIDING WASTED CREDITS:
SAVE ALL PROMISING VERSIONS TO PLAYLISTS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
SET CLEAR OBJECTIVES FOR EACH SESSION, SUCH AS
REFINING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OR TESTING A PARTICULAR
METATAG COMBINATION.
USE THE CROP FEATURE TO ISOLATE AND EXTEND
IMPACTFUL SECTIONS, TURNING SNIPPETS INTO THE
FOUNDATION FOR NEW ITERATIONS.

PRO TIP:

REVISIT OLD ITERATIONS. EVEN IF THEY DON’T SEEM USABLE AT

FIRST, CROPPING AND REMIXING SPECIFIC SECTIONS CAN YIELD
SURPRISING RESULTS.
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4. CROPPING AND EXTENDING: REFINING YOUR TRACK

CROPPING AND EXTENDING ARE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR

RESHAPING YOUR SONG.

CROPPING:
ISOLATE STANDOUT MOMENTS, SUCH AS AN INSTRUMENTAL
BREAK OR A VOCAL PHRASE.
USE THESE CROPPED SEGMENTS AS STARTING POINTS FOR
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT.
EXTENDING:
BUILD ON STRONG IDEAS BY EXTENDING CROPPED
SECTIONS. THIS TECHNIQUE IS PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR
CREATING BRIDGES, OUTROS, OR VARIATIONS WITHIN YOUR
TRACK.

PRO TIP:

COMBINING CROPPED SECTIONS WITH SUNO’S UPLOAD FEATURE

ALLOWS FOR SEAMLESS INTEGRATION INTO NEW TRACKS, GIVING
YOUR MUSIC A FRESH PERSPECTIVE.

5. EXPLORING RELATED MUSIC FOR INSPIRATION

SUNO AI PROVIDES OPTIONS FOR DISCOVERING TRACKS

CREATED BY OTHER USERS WITH SIMILAR PROMPTS, PERSONAS,
OR STYLES. THIS FEATURE IS A GOLDMINE FOR INSPIRATION.

HOW TO LEVERAGE RELATED MUSIC:

ANALYZE HOW OTHERS STRUCTURE THEIR TRACKS, USE
PROMPTS, OR COMBINE METATAGS.
EXPERIMENT WITH SIMILAR TECHNIQUES IN YOUR OWN
PROJECTS, ADAPTING THEM TO YOUR UNIQUE SOUND.
SAVE STANDOUT TRACKS TO PLAYLISTS FOR ONGOING
REFERENCE.

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR PROMPT CRAFTING

1. LAYERED PROMPTS FOR DEPTH

COMBINE MULTIPLE ELEMENTS IN A SINGLE PROMPT FOR RICHER

RESULTS:

EXAMPLE: “AN ENERGETIC CHORUS WITH LAYERED HARMONIES

AND DRIVING PERCUSSION, TRANSITIONING INTO A STRIPPED-
BACK ACOUSTIC BRIDGE.”
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2. ITERATIVE CREATION

BREAK YOUR TRACK INTO SECTIONS AND GENERATE EACH

INDIVIDUALLY:

GENERATE A POWERFUL INTRO BEFORE MOVING TO THE VERSE,

CHORUS, AND BRIDGE.
THIS ITERATIVE APPROACH ENSURES FOCUSED REFINEMENT OF
EACH PART.

3. SPECIFIC METATAGS FOR CONTROL

USE METATAGS LIKE [CHORUS], [HOOK], AND [BRIDGE] TO

DEFINE YOUR TRACK’S STRUCTURE:
[CHORUS]: HIGHLIGHT YOUR TRACK’S MOST MEMORABLE
MOMENT.
[BRIDGE]: INTRODUCE CONTRAST TO KEEP LISTENERS
ENGAGED.
[OUTRO]: ENSURE A POLISHED, SATISFYING ENDING.

USING PLAYLISTS TO MANAGE DEVELOPMENT

PRIVATE PLAYLISTS ARE INVALUABLE FOR TRACKING YOUR

PROGRESS. THEY ALLOW YOU TO:
SAVE PROMISING ITERATIONS FOR FURTHER REFINEMENT.
COMPARE DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME TRACK TO
IDENTIFY THE STRONGEST ELEMENTS.
ORGANIZE TRACKS BY PERSONA, STYLE, OR DEVELOPMENTAL
STAGE.

KEY ADJUSTMENTS AND TRANSFORMATIONS

USING UPLOADS FOR REMIXING:
UPLOADING CROPPED SECTIONS OR SNIPPETS LETS YOU REMIX
AND REIMAGINE TRACKS CREATIVELY. FOR EXAMPLE, A SHORT
INSTRUMENTAL HOOK CAN BECOME THE FOUNDATION FOR A
NEW VERSE OR OUTRO.
BREAKING THROUGH CREATIVE BLOCKS:
IF SUNO SEEMS TO GET “STUCK,” USE CROPPING AND
EXTENDING TO FIND NEW DIRECTIONS. FOCUS ON WHAT
WORKS, AND USE IT TO GUIDE YOUR NEXT STEPS.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
THINK STRATEGICALLY: USE ADVANCED FEATURES LIKE
PERSONAS, REMASTERING, AND CROPPING WITH CLEAR GOALS
IN MIND.
EXPLORE AND REMIX: LEVERAGE SUNO’S UPLOAD AND RELATED
MUSIC FEATURES FOR FRESH INSPIRATION.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: ORGANIZE YOUR WORK WITH
PLAYLISTS TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY AND CREATIVITY.
REFINE, REFINE, REFINE: DON’T RUSH THROUGH ITERATIONS—
SOME OF THE BEST IDEAS EMERGE FROM REVISITING OLDER
VERSIONS.
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for Suno AI Users

CREATING MUSIC WITH SUNO AI OPENS DOORS TO CREATIVITY,

BUT IT ALSO REQUIRES A SHIFT IN HOW YOU THINK ABOUT
MONETIZATION.

THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY PATH—STREAMING

ROYALTIES, ALBUM SALES, AND TOURING—IS NO LONGER THE
ONLY, OR EVEN THE PRIMARY, PATH TO SUCCESS FOR MANY
CREATORS.

INSTEAD, THE MODERN MUSIC CREATOR CAN LEVERAGE THEIR

BRAND TO MONETIZE THROUGH CREATIVE AVENUES, FOCUSING
ON BUILDING EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS THAT DRIVE TRAFFIC TO
THEIR PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR AFFILIATE OFFERS.

IN THIS CHAPTER, WE’LL EXPLORE THE CRITICAL STEPS TO

PROTECT YOUR WORK, UNDERSTAND COPYRIGHT LIMITS, AND
CREATE A MONETIZATION STRATEGY THAT’S AS INNOVATIVE AS
YOUR MUSIC.

THE NEW MONETIZATION PARADIGM FOR MUSIC CREATORS

1. RETHINKING MONETIZATION

TRADITIONAL MONETIZATION MODELS OFTEN RELY ON:

STREAMING ROYALTIES: FRACTIONS OF A CENT PER STREAM
ON PLATFORMS LIKE SPOTIFY.
ALBUM SALES: AN INCREASINGLY RARE REVENUE SOURCE.
LIVE PERFORMANCES: NOT FEASIBLE FOR MANY AI MUSIC
CREATORS OR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS.

WHILE THESE AVENUES ARE STILL VALUABLE, THEY IGNORE THE

MASSIVE POTENTIAL IN ALTERNATIVE MONETIZATION
STRATEGIES:

PROMOTING AFFILIATE PRODUCTS: USE YOUR MUSIC TO

CREATE CONTENT THAT DRIVES TRAFFIC TO AFFILIATE LINKS,
EARNING COMMISSIONS ON SALES.
BUILDING A PERSONAL BRAND: CREATE MUSIC THAT
RESONATES EMOTIONALLY, DRAWING ATTENTION TO YOUR
STORY, EXPERTISE, OR OTHER PRODUCTS.
CONTENT-DRIVEN MONETIZATION: USE MUSIC TO ENHANCE
VIDEOS, BLOGS, OR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS THAT EARN AD
REVENUE, SPONSORSHIPS, OR SALES.
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COPYRIGHT BASICS FOR SUNO AI USERS

1. WHAT CAN BE COPYRIGHTED?

SUNO AI OUTPUTS CANNOT BE COPYRIGHTED ENTIRELY: THE

MUSIC AND VOCALS GENERATED BY SUNO AI ARE NOT ELIGIBLE
FOR COPYRIGHT, AS THEY ORIGINATE FROM AI ALGORITHMS.
LYRICS: ORIGINAL LYRICS WRITTEN BY YOU CAN BE
COPYRIGHTED, PROVIDED THEY ARE UNIQUE AND NOT
INFRINGING ON EXISTING WORKS.
COMPOSITIONS WITH HUMAN INPUT: MELODIES OR
STRUCTURES YOU CREATE OUTSIDE OF SUNO AI CAN BE
COPYRIGHTED IF THEY DEMONSTRATE SUFFICIENT
ORIGINALITY.

2. HOW COPYRIGHT RULES IMPACT YOU

UNINTENTIONAL INFRINGEMENT: AI OUTPUTS MAY INCLUDE

PHRASES OR PATTERNS RESEMBLING EXISTING WORKS,
RISKING COPYRIGHT ISSUES.

WHAT TO DO:
AVOID USING RECOGNIZABLE LYRICS OR MELODIES IN YOUR
PROMPTS.
REGULARLY CHECK GENERATED LYRICS FOR ORIGINALITY.

COVER SONGS: LEGAL AND MONETIZATION GUIDELINES

1. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

CREATING A COVER SONG WITH SUNO AI CAN BE LUCRATIVE,

BUT YOU MUST OBTAIN THE APPROPRIATE LICENSES:
MECHANICAL LICENSE: GRANTS THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCE
AND DISTRIBUTE A COPYRIGHTED SONG.
COST: AROUND $15 TO $25 PER SONG, PLUS A STATUTORY
ROYALTY RATE (E.G., $0.12 PER DOWNLOAD OR SALE IN THE
U.S.).
SERVICES LIKE SONGFILE AND EASY SONG LICENSING
SIMPLIFY THIS PROCESS.

2. MONETIZING COVERS

PLATFORMS LIKE YOUTUBE AND SPOTIFY ALLOW MONETIZATION

OF COVER SONGS, BUT:
PROOF OF LICENSING: YOU’LL NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF TO
AVOID TAKEDOWNS.
REVENUE SHARING: EXPECT TO SHARE A PORTION OF
EARNINGS WITH THE ORIGINAL COPYRIGHT HOLDER.

3. AI-SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
ENSURE THE AI-GENERATED VOCALS DO NOT MIMIC THE
ORIGINAL ARTIST’S VOICE TOO CLOSELY.
MODIFY ARRANGEMENTS SIGNIFICANTLY TO AVOID DISPUTES
OVER CREATIVE ORIGINALITY.
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ALTERNATIVE MONETIZATION STRATEGIES FOR MUSIC

CREATORS

1. BUILD A PERSONAL BRAND

YOUR MUSIC IS MORE THAN A PRODUCT; IT’S A PLATFORM TO

TELL YOUR STORY AND CONNECT EMOTIONALLY WITH YOUR
AUDIENCE. USE YOUR TRACKS TO:
PROMOTE YOUR EXPERTISE.
DIRECT TRAFFIC TO YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.
BUILD A LOYAL FAN BASE WHO TRUSTS YOUR
RECOMMENDATIONS.

2. AFFILIATE MARKETING

MUSIC THAT RESONATES EMOTIONALLY CAN DRIVE TRAFFIC TO

AFFILIATE LINKS EMBEDDED IN:
BLOG POSTS.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT.
MUSIC VIDEO DESCRIPTIONS.

EXAMPLE: A TRACK ABOUT PERSEVERANCE COULD LINK TO

PRODUCTS LIKE SELF-HELP BOOKS, MOTIVATIONAL COURSES, OR
FITNESS GEAR.

3. CONTENT CREATION

USE YOUR MUSIC TO ENHANCE OTHER FORMS OF CONTENT:

BACKGROUND TRACKS FOR YOUTUBE VIDEOS OR PODCASTS.
ENGAGING INTROS/OUTROS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.
EXCLUSIVE MUSIC FOR PATREON SUBSCRIBERS.

MONETIZING THROUGH EMOTIONAL IMPACT

YOUR MUSIC IS A TOOL FOR DRIVING EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS.

THINK OF EACH TRACK AS A PIECE OF MARKETING CONTENT
DESIGNED TO:
TELL A STORY: SHARE YOUR JOURNEY OR MESSAGE, CREATING
A BOND WITH LISTENERS.
ENGAGE AN AUDIENCE: INSPIRE FANS TO INTERACT WITH
YOUR CONTENT, WHETHER THROUGH LIKES, SHARES, OR
COMMENTS.
GUIDE ACTION: DIRECT FANS TO YOUR PRODUCTS, AFFILIATE
LINKS, OR ADDITIONAL CONTENT.

BY FOCUSING ON EMOTIONAL RESONANCE, YOU CAN TURN EACH

TRACK INTO A CATALYST FOR TRAFFIC AND CONVERSIONS.
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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR MONETIZATION AND COPYRIGHT

1. USE SUNO’S PLAYLISTS FOR ITERATIONS

SAVE ITERATIONS TO REVISIT LATER, ESPECIALLY WHEN
WORKING ON HIGH-POTENTIAL TRACKS.
CROP STANDOUT SECTIONS AND USE THE UPLOAD FEATURE TO
REMIX AND EXTEND.
2. PLAN YOUR MONETIZATION STRATEGY EARLY
DECIDE ON THE PURPOSE OF EACH TRACK: BRAND-BUILDING,
REVENUE GENERATION, OR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
DOCUMENT THE PROCESS TO ALIGN CREATIVE OUTPUTS WITH
YOUR GOALS.
3. UNDERSTAND AI AND COPYRIGHT LIMITS
BE MINDFUL OF COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON AI-GENERATED
OUTPUTS.
FOR COVERS, SECURE LICENSING AND ENSURE ORIGINALITY
TO AVOID DISPUTES.
4. MAXIMIZE TRACK VALUE: EACH TRACK SHOULD HAVE:
INSTRUMENTALS.
ACAPELLAS.
REMIXES.

OFFER THESE AS A BUNDLE TO APPEAL TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES

AND INCREASE REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES.

CASE STUDY: A MONETIZATION SHIFT

JACK RIGHTEOUS STARTED USING SUNO AI TO CREATE PERSONAL

TRACKS BUT QUICKLY PIVOTED TO LEVERAGING THEIR MUSIC
FOR PRODUCT MARKETING. BY CRAFTING EMOTIONALLY
CHARGED MUSIC THAT CONNECTED WITH AI MUSIC
ENTHUSIASTS, THEY LINKED THEIR TRACKS TO GUIDES AND HOW-
TO PROGRAMS. THE RESULTS:
INCREASED WEBSITE TRAFFIC BY 40%.
GENERATED SALES THAT OUTPERFORMED STREAMING
ROYALTIES WITHIN THE FIRST MONT.

CONCLUSION: THINK BEYOND MUSIC

MONETIZING WITH SUNO AI ISN’T ABOUT FOLLOWING OUTDATED

PATHS. IT’S ABOUT USING YOUR MUSIC TO CREATE EMOTIONAL
IMPACT, BUILD YOUR BRAND, AND DRIVE REVENUE THROUGH
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES. BY COMBINING COPYRIGHT
AWARENESS WITH A CLEAR MONETIZATION PLAN, YOU CAN
UNLOCK THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF YOUR MUSIC—AND YOUR
CREATIVE VISION.
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IN THE COMPETITIVE WORLD OF MUSIC, A GREAT SONG NEEDS

AN EQUALLY COMPELLING VISUAL PRESENTATION.

YOUR ALBUM COVER, PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, AND BRANDING

DON’T JUST ENHANCE YOUR MUSIC—THEY ARE VITAL TOOLS FOR
GRABBING ATTENTION, CONVEYING EMOTION, AND

ESTABLISHING YOUR IDENTITY.

FOR SUNO AI USERS, EFFECTIVE VISUALS PAIRED WITH

IMPACTFUL MUSIC CAN ELEVATE YOUR CREATIVE OUTPUT AND
ATTRACT LISTENERS.

THIS CHAPTER DIVES INTO THE ESSENTIALS OF CREATING

VISUALLY STRIKING COVER ART, LABELING YOUR CONTENT FOR
SEO, AND INTEGRATING VISUAL BRANDING INTO YOUR OVERALL
STRATEGY.

WHY VISUAL BRANDING IS CRUCIAL

VISUAL BRANDING ENSURES YOUR MUSIC:

STANDS OUT: A POWERFUL ALBUM COVER CAN GRAB
ATTENTION ON CROWDED PLATFORMS.
SETS THE MOOD: VISUALS SET LISTENER EXPECTATIONS,
REINFORCING THE THEMES AND TONE OF YOUR TRACK.
BUILDS IDENTITY: CONSISTENCY IN VISUALS BUILDS
RECOGNITION AND TRUST IN YOUR BRAND.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALBUM COVER ART

TO ENSURE YOUR VISUALS MEET INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND

MAXIMIZE COMPATIBILITY ACROSS PLATFORMS, ADHERE TO THE
FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
1. DIMENSIONS AND RESOLUTION
STANDARD SIZE: 3000 X 3000 PIXELS (SQUARE ASPECT RATIO
1:1).
RESOLUTION: 300 DPI (DOTS PER INCH) FOR HIGH-QUALITY
PRINTING.
FORMAT: JPEG OR PNG.
2. FILE SIZE
PLATFORMS LIKE SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIC TYPICALLY
ACCEPT FILE SIZES UP TO 10 MB. AIM FOR A BALANCE
BETWEEN RESOLUTION AND SIZE.
3. COLOR MODE
USE RGB COLOR MODE FOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS.
FOR PRINT USE (MERCHANDISE OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS),
CONVERT TO CMYK COLOR MODE TO ENSURE ACCURATE
COLOR REPRODUCTION.
4. CONTENT GUIDELINES
AVOID USING EXPLICIT TEXT, NUDITY, OR OTHER CONTENT
THAT VIOLATES PLATFORM POLICIES.
ENSURE ALL FONTS ARE LEGIBLE AND AVOID CLUTTER.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR COVER ART CREATION

1. DESIGN ESSENTIALS
MINIMALISM IS KEY: CLEAN, FOCUSED DESIGNS PERFORM
BETTER ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS.
MATCH THE MOOD: USE COLORS, TYPOGRAPHY, AND IMAGERY
THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR MUSIC’S THEME.
TEST FOR THUMBNAILS: ENSURE YOUR DESIGN IS CLEAR AND
IMPACTFUL EVEN AS A SMALL THUMBNAIL.
2. TOOLS FOR DESIGN
CANVA: USER-FRIENDLY FOR BEGINNERS.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP OR ILLUSTRATOR: FOR PROFESSIONAL-
GRADE DESIGNS.
AI VISUAL GENERATORS: PLATFORMS LIKE MIDJOURNEY OR
DALL-E CAN CREATE UNIQUE IMAGES TO INSPIRE OR
COMPLEMENT YOUR MUSIC.
3. LABELING FOR SEO
WHEN SAVING AND UPLOADING YOUR COVER ART:
USE DESCRIPTIVE, KEYWORD-RICH FILENAMES, E.G.,
JACKRIGHTEOUS_HOLY_SMOKES_COVER_ART.JPG.
ADD ALT TEXT THAT INCLUDES RELEVANT KEYWORDS, E.G.,
"ALBUM COVER ART FOR JACK RIGHTEOUS’S HOLY SMOKES,
FEATURING VIBRANT FLAMES AND BOLD TYPOGRAPHY."

LEVERAGING SUNO AI PLAYLISTS FOR VISUAL INTEGRATION

1. SUNO AI AS A CREATIVE PARTNER

SUNO AI PLAYLISTS ALLOW USERS TO:

ORGANIZE ITERATIONS OF A TRACK AS THEY DEVELOP.
ISOLATE SNIPPETS FOR REMIXING OR EXPANDING SECTIONS.
STORE AUDIO SAMPLES THAT INSPIRE COMPLEMENTARY
VISUALS.
2. BUILDING CONSISTENCY ACROSS VERSIONS

EACH VERSION OF YOUR TRACK—INSTRUMENTALS, ACAPELLA, B-

SIDES—SHOULD HAVE CONSISTENT VISUAL ELEMENTS:
USE SIMILAR TYPOGRAPHY, COLOR PALETTES, AND LOGOS
ACROSS ALL VERSIONS.
LABEL PLAYLISTS DESCRIPTIVELY TO STAY ORGANIZED, E.G.,
HOLY_SMOKES_LYRIC_ONLY_VERSION.
3. ENHANCING CREATIVITY

LISTEN TO OTHER USERS’ CREATIONS TO DISCOVER HOW THEY

LABEL AND MARKET THEIR MUSIC.
APPLY SNIPPETS OF FAVORITE TRACKS TO GENERATE NEW
IDEAS FOR YOUR SONG VISUALS.
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OPTIMIZING VISUAL BRANDING FOR SEO

1. EFFECTIVE LABELING

PROPER LABELING ENHANCES DISCOVERABILITY ON PLATFORMS

LIKE GOOGLE, YOUTUBE, AND SPOTIFY:
USE DESCRIPTIVE FILE NAMES FOR ALL UPLOADS, E.G.,
JACKRIGHTEOUS_SUNO_AI_REMASTERED_TRACK_ART.JPG.
WRITE KEYWORD-RICH ALT TEXT FOR IMAGES AND VIDEOS.

2. METADATA OPTIMIZATION

ADD DESCRIPTIONS AND KEYWORDS TO ALL UPLOADS ON YOUR

WEBSITE AND STREAMING PLATFORMS.
USE CONSISTENT TAGS THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR BRAND, E.G.,
#AIALBUMART, #JACKRIGHTEOUSMUSIC.

CREATING MERCHANDISABLE ART

1. MERCHANDISING OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR ALBUM ART CAN EXTEND BEYOND DIGITAL:

POSTERS: IDEAL FOR FANS WHO WANT PHYSICAL KEEPSAKES.
T-SHIRTS: A GREAT WAY TO MERGE BRANDING WITH WEARABLE
ART.
MUGS AND ACCESSORIES: USE YOUR VISUALS TO CREATE
UNIQUE MERCHANDISE.

2. REPURPOSING ART FOR MARKETING

USE YOUR COVER ART IN PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS LIKE:

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.
LYRIC VIDEOS.
STORIES AND REELS ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, AND TIKTOK
.
PLANNING VISUAL CONTENT AROUND YOUR RELEASE

1. PRE-RELEASE TEASERS
SHARE SNIPPETS OF YOUR ALBUM COVER DESIGN PROCESS.
POST SHORT VIDEOS WITH COVER ART OVERLAYS PAIRED WITH
INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS OF YOUR TRACK.
2. POST-RELEASE CONTENT
CREATE A LYRIC VIDEO WITH DYNAMIC TYPOGRAPHY
MATCHING YOUR COVER ART’S THEME.
DEVELOP TEASER CAMPAIGNS WITH ALTERNATE VERSIONS OF
YOUR COVER ART FOR REMIXES OR LIVE VERSIONS.
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COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID IN VISUAL BRANDING

1. OVERCOMPLICATING THE DESIGN

AVOID EXCESSIVE ELEMENTS THAT MAKE THE COVER LOOK
BUSY OR CONFUSING.

2. MISALIGNED THEMES
ENSURE YOUR VISUALS MATCH THE TONE OF YOUR MUSIC. FOR
EXAMPLE, A SOMBER BALLAD SHOULDN’T HAVE NEON-
COLORED, HIGH-ENERGY ART.

3. IGNORING THUMBNAILS
TEST YOUR COVER AT SMALLER SIZES TO ENSURE CLARITY AND
LEGIBILITY.

4. MISSING SEO OPPORTUNITIES

FAILING TO LABEL FILES AND IMAGES DESCRIPTIVELY CAN
REDUCE VISIBILITY ON SEARCH ENGINES AND PLATFORMS.

CONCLUSION: BRINGING VISUALS AND MUSIC TOGETHER

VISUAL BRANDING IS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR MUSIC. IT’S THE

TOOL THAT:
INTRODUCES YOUR TRACK TO LISTENERS.
AMPLIFIES ITS EMOTIONAL RESONANCE.
BUILDS YOUR BRAND IDENTITY.

BY ADHERING TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, OPTIMIZING FOR

SEO, AND MAINTAINING CONSISTENT BRANDING, YOU’LL ENSURE
THAT YOUR VISUALS ENHANCE THE IMPACT OF YOUR MUSIC.
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ONCE YOUR SUNO AI TRACKS ARE POLISHED AND READY, THE

NEXT CRUCIAL STEP IS TO SHARE AND PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC
EFFECTIVELY.

WHILE SUNO AI MAKES IT EASIER THAN EVER TO CREATE AND

SHARE MUSIC, UNDERSTANDING HOW, WHERE, AND HOW OFTEN
TO SHARE YOUR SONGS CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN
BUILDING YOUR AUDIENCE AND DRIVING ENGAGEMENT.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING WISELY

SHARING YOUR MUSIC IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST HITTING THE

UPLOAD BUTTON. EVERY SONG YOU RELEASE REPRESENTS AN
OPPORTUNITY TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE AND CONNECT WITH
LISTENERS ON A DEEPER LEVEL.

HOWEVER, THE WAY YOU SHARE YOUR TRACKS CAN INFLUENCE

WHETHER YOUR EFFORTS ARE EFFECTIVE OR LOST IN THE NOISE.
USING SUNO AI’S MOBILE SHARING FEATURES
SUNO AI’S IOS (MOBILE) APP HAS INTRODUCED NEW SHARING
OPTIONS THAT MAKE PROMOTING YOUR MUSIC ACROSS SOCIAL
MEDIA EASIER THAN EVER.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN LEVERAGE THESE FEATURES TO AMPLIFY

YOUR REACH:

1. TEASERS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA: SUNO AI LETS YOU CREATE

SHORT TEASER CLIPS OF YOUR TRACKS. THESE CAN BE USED
ON PLATFORMS LIKE INSTAGRAM REELS, TIKTOK, AND
YOUTUBE SHORTS TO GRAB ATTENTION AND DRIVE TRAFFIC TO
THE FULL VERSION.
2. DIRECT LINKS TO SONGS: YOU CAN SHARE LINKS TO YOUR
FULL SONGS HOSTED ON SUNO AI, GIVING LISTENERS AN EASY
WAY TO EXPLORE YOUR MUSIC WITHOUT NEEDING TO
NAVIGATE COMPLEX PLATFORMS.
3. PRE-GENERATED VISUALS: USE SUNO AI’S AUTO-GENERATED
VISUALS OR PAIR YOUR MUSIC WITH COVER ART, CREATING A
PROFESSIONAL AND ENGAGING PRESENTATION FOR
PLATFORMS LIKE FACEBOOK AND TWITTER.
4. SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION: SHARE DIRECTLY FROM THE APP
TO YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORMS WITH A FEW TAPS, SAVING
TIME AND ENSURING YOUR TRACKS GET MAXIMUM VISIBILITY.
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TIP: QUALITY OVER QUANTITY IN SONG RELEASES

MANY SUNO AI USERS FALL INTO THE TRAP OF RELEASING SONGS

TOO FREQUENTLY.

WHILE THIS MAY FEEL PRODUCTIVE, IT OFTEN BACKFIRES BY

OVERWHELMING YOUR AUDIENCE.

INSTEAD OF CONNECTING WITH YOUR MUSIC, THEY MAY TUNE IT

OUT ALTOGETHER.

WHY LESS IS MORE

IF YOU’VE BEEN FOLLOWING A CORE POINT IN THIS BOOK,

YOU’LL UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUSING ON YOUR
BEST TRACKS.

YOUR GOAL IS TO GIVE YOUR AUDIENCE TIME TO TRULY ENJOY

AND CONNECT WITH EACH SONG.

MUSIC TAKES TIME TO RESONATE. A LISTENER MIGHT NEED TO

HEAR YOUR TRACK THREE OR MORE TIMES BEFORE FULLY
APPRECIATING IT.

BY SPACING OUT YOUR RELEASES, YOU CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

FOR DEEPER ENGAGEMENT AND BUILD ANTICIPATION FOR YOUR
NEXT RELEASE.

WHAT TO DO INSTEAD:

1. CURATE YOUR RELEASES: RELEASE ONLY YOUR STRONGEST

SONGS—THOSE THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR BRAND AND VISION.
2. GIVE EACH TRACK A DEDICATED PLAN: EVERY SINGLE TRACK
MUST HAVE ITS OWN 4-6 WEEK PROMOTION PLAN. THIS
INCLUDES CREATING TEASERS, LYRIC VIDEOS, AND SOCIAL
MEDIA POSTS WHILE BUILDING A NARRATIVE THAT CONNECTS
FANS TO THE TRACK. HOW MANY SINGLES YOU RELEASE
WITHIN THAT TIMEFRAME DEPENDS ON YOUR ABILITY TO
EXECUTE THOSE PLANS EFFECTIVELY. IF YOU CAN HANDLE
PROMOTING TWO SONGS SIMULTANEOUSLY, GO FOR IT, BUT
NEVER SKIMP ON THE PROMOTIONAL JOURNEY FOR EACH
SONG.
3. CREATE A CAMPAIGN FOR EACH TRACK:
SHARE TEASERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA LEADING UP TO THE
RELEASE.
PUBLISH A BEHIND-THE-SCENES POST OR ARTICLE ON YOUR
WEBSITE EXPLAINING THE TRACK’S INSPIRATION.
ENCOURAGE FANS TO ENGAGE BY ASKING FOR THEIR
THOUGHTS ON THE SONG OR ITS LYRICS.
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MAXIMIZING IMPACT ACROSS PLATFORMS

EACH PLATFORM HAS ITS STRENGTHS. HERE’S HOW TO ALIGN

YOUR EFFORTS FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT:

1. YOUTUBE COMMUNITY AND SHORTS:

SHARE YOUR LYRIC VIDEOS AND TEASER CLIPS WEEKLY TO
KEEP FANS ENGAGED.
USE YOUTUBE COMMUNITY POSTS TO SHARE UPDATES AND
ENGAGE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE.

2. INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK:

SHARE STORIES AND REELS THAT HIGHLIGHT EMOTIONAL OR
IMPACTFUL PARTS OF YOUR SONG.
POST ENGAGING CONTENT, LIKE POLLS OR TRIVIA, RELATED
TO YOUR MUSIC TO SPARK INTERACTION.

3. TWITTER AND THREADS:

KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE UPDATED WITH SHORT, ENGAGING
POSTS ABOUT YOUR PROGRESS, INSPIRATIONS, OR
UPCOMING RELEASES.

4. PINTEREST:
USE PINTEREST TO CREATE VISUALLY APPEALING PINS THAT
LINK TO YOUR MUSIC OR RELATED ARTICLES ON YOUR
WEBSITE.

BUILDING SUPERFANS THROUGH CONSISTENCY

YOUR NEXT SUPERFANS WON’T APPEAR OVERNIGHT. THEY’LL

LIKELY NEED TO EXPERIENCE YOUR MUSIC SEVERAL TIMES
BEFORE FULLY CONNECTING TO YOUR BRAND AND VISION.
CONSISTENCY IN YOUR RELEASES, PAIRED WITH A CLEAR
STRATEGY, HELPS BUILD TRUST AND LOYALTY AMONG YOUR
AUDIENCE.

FOCUS ON DELIVERING EMOTIONAL IMPACT PIECES DESIGNED TO

RESONATE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE AND DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR
OFFERS. WHETHER YOU’RE PROMOTING A NEW TRACK, SELLING A
PRODUCT, OR BUILDING YOUR BRAND, APPROACH EACH RELEASE
WITH INTENTIONALITY AND PURPOSE.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

LEVERAGE SUNO AI’S SHARING FEATURES TO STREAMLINE

YOUR PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS ACROSS PLATFORMS.
STRATEGICALLY PLAN EACH RELEASE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM
ENGAGEMENT AND AVOID OVERWHELMING YOUR AUDIENCE.
CURATE AND REMIX YOUR WORK TO GET THE MOST OUT OF
YOUR CREATIVE EFFORTS, AVOIDING THE WASTEFUL “CREDIT
BURNER” MENTALITY.
FOCUS ON BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH YOUR AUDIENCE,
ONE IMPACTFUL RELEASE AT A TIME.

BY PROMOTING YOUR MUSIC STRATEGICALLY AND FOCUSING ON

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY, YOU’LL NOT ONLY GROW YOUR
AUDIENCE BUT ALSO CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY OF LOYAL FANS
WHO APPRECIATE THE DEPTH AND EMOTION BEHIND YOUR WORK.
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VIDEO CONTENT HAS BECOME AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL IN THE

MUSIC INDUSTRY, OFFERING CREATORS A CHANCE TO VISUALLY
ENGAGE THEIR AUDIENCE WHILE ENHANCING THE REACH AND
EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF THEIR MUSIC.

IN THIS CHAPTER, WE’LL EXPLORE HOW TO CREATE HIGH-

QUALITY VIDEOS, BEST PRACTICES TO FOLLOW, AND PITFALLS
TO AVOID WHEN INTEGRATING VIDEO CONTENT INTO YOUR
MUSIC PROMOTION STRATEGY.

WHY VIDEO CONTENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR MUSIC PROMOTION

VIDEO CONTENT ALLOWS YOU TO CONNECT WITH FANS ON A

DEEPER LEVEL BY ADDING A VISUAL DIMENSION TO YOUR MUSIC.
IT ENGAGES MULTIPLE SENSES, MAKING YOUR WORK MORE
MEMORABLE AND SHAREABLE.

PLATFORMS LIKE YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK

PRIORITIZE VIDEO IN THEIR ALGORITHMS, GIVING YOU A BETTER
CHANCE TO REACH A BROADER AUDIENCE.

KEY BENEFITS OF VIDEO CONTENT:

ENHANCED EMOTIONAL IMPACT: PAIRING VISUALS WITH YOUR

MUSIC INTENSIFIES THE LISTENER'S EMOTIONAL CONNECTION.
INCREASED DISCOVERABILITY: ALGORITHMS ON MAJOR
PLATFORMS PRIORITIZE VIDEO, IMPROVING VISIBILITY.
HIGHER ENGAGEMENT RATES: VIDEO CONTENT GENERATES
MORE LIKES, SHARES, AND COMMENTS THAN STATIC POSTS.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR VIDEO CONTENT CREATION

1. START WITH A CLEAR PURPOSE

EVERY VIDEO YOU CREATE SHOULD SERVE A SPECIFIC PURPOSE.

AVOID CREATING CONTENT FOR THE SAKE OF IT. INSTEAD, ASK
YOURSELF:
IS THIS VIDEO PROMOTING A SINGLE?
DOES IT ENGAGE FANS WITH BEHIND-THE-SCENES INSIGHTS?
IS IT DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?

2. MASTER ONE PLATFORM AT A TIME

WHILE IT’S TEMPTING TO POST ON EVERY PLATFORM AVAILABLE,

FOCUSING ON MASTERING ONE PLATFORM FIRST IS MORE
EFFECTIVE. EACH PLATFORM HAS ITS UNIQUE AUDIENCE
BEHAVIORS, CONTENT CONSUMPTION PATTERNS, AND
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE.

WHY THIS MATTERS: USERS ON TIKTOK INTERACT WITH

CONTENT DIFFERENTLY THAN THOSE ON YOUTUBE OR
INSTAGRAM. FOR EXAMPLE, TIKTOK USERS VALUE QUICK,
CASUAL, AND TREND-BASED CONTENT, WHILE YOUTUBE
AUDIENCES OFTEN PREFER LONGER, MORE POLISHED VIDEOS.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD:
RESEARCH HOW OTHER ARTISTS IN YOUR GENRE ARE
PROMOTING SIMILAR TRACKS.
ENGAGE WITH THEIR AUDIENCE BY COMMENTING ON AND
LIKING THEIR CONTENT.
BUILD FAMILIARITY WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES TO
INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF USERS NOTICING YOUR
MUSIC.

3. USE HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO AND VISUALS

EVEN IF YOUR VISUALS ARE NOT HOLLYWOOD-LEVEL, YOUR

AUDIO MUST BE PRISTINE. USE HIGH-BITRATE MP3S OR WAV
FILES FOR CLEAR SOUND. PAIR THIS WITH SIMPLE, CLEAN
VISUALS THAT REFLECT YOUR BRAND.
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TYPES OF VIDEO CONTENT AND HOW TO NAIL THEM

LYRIC VIDEOS

WHAT THEY ARE: VIDEOS FEATURING ANIMATED TEXT

SYNCHRONIZED WITH YOUR SONG’S LYRICS.
BEST PRACTICES:
USE EASY-TO-READ TYPOGRAPHY AND DYNAMIC
ANIMATIONS.
MATCH THE PACING OF THE LYRICS WITH THE VISUALS.
INCORPORATE BRANDING ELEMENTS (LOGO, COLORS).
WHAT NOT TO DO:
AVOID OVERLY COMPLEX FONTS THAT ARE HARD TO READ.
DON’T CROWD THE SCREEN WITH UNNECESSARY VISUALS.

TEASER CLIPS

WHAT THEY ARE: SHORT CLIPS HIGHLIGHTING THE MOST

COMPELLING PARTS OF YOUR SONG.
BEST PRACTICES:
KEEP CLIPS BETWEEN 15–30 SECONDS.
USE EMOTIONALLY RESONANT SECTIONS OF YOUR SONG,
SUCH AS THE HOOK.
ADD CAPTIONS OR VISUAL PROMPTS TO ENCOURAGE
VIEWERS TO LISTEN TO THE FULL TRACK.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
DON’T USE SECTIONS THAT ARE TOO REPETITIVE OR LACK
EMOTIONAL IMPACT.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE

WHAT IT IS: VIDEOS SHOWING YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS.

BEST PRACTICES:
SHARE AUTHENTIC AND RELATABLE MOMENTS LIKE
BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS.
KEEP FOOTAGE CONCISE AND ENGAGING.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
DON’T STAGE FOOTAGE; AUTHENTICITY RESONATES BETTER
WITH AUDIENCES.
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COVER ART VIDEOS

WHAT THEY ARE: VIDEOS SHOWCASING YOUR COVER ART

ALONGSIDE YOUR SONG.
BEST PRACTICES:
USE SUBTLE MOTION EFFECTS LIKE ZOOMING OR PANNING.
INCORPORATE ANIMATIONS TO MAKE THE COVER ART POP.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
AVOID STATIC IMAGES ALONE; ADD MOVEMENT FOR VIEWER
INTEREST.

USER-ENGAGEMENT CONTENT

WHAT IT IS: VIDEOS DESIGNED TO INTERACT WITH YOUR FANS,

SUCH AS CHALLENGES.
BEST PRACTICES:
CREATE SHAREABLE CHALLENGES, LIKE DANCE MOVES OR
DUETS.
RESPOND TO FAN CONTENT TO BUILD A STRONGER
COMMUNITY.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
DON’T NEGLECT USER ENGAGEMENT; IT’S CRITICAL FOR
BUILDING A LOYAL AUDIENCE.
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AVOIDING COMMON VIDEO CONTENT PITFALLS

PITFALL 1: QUANTITY OVER QUALITY

WHY IT’S A PROBLEM: FLOODING YOUR AUDIENCE WITH TOO

MUCH CONTENT CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE AND DISENGAGEMENT.
SOLUTION: FOCUS ON A FEW HIGH-QUALITY VIDEOS THAT
RESONATE DEEPLY WITH YOUR AUDIENCE.

PITFALL 2: NEGLECTING CROSS-PLATFORM ADAPTATION

WHY IT’S A PROBLEM: SIMPLY REPOSTING THE SAME CONTENT

ACROSS PLATFORMS WITHOUT ADJUSTING IT FOR THE
AUDIENCE FEELS LAZY.
SOLUTION: ADAPT YOUR CONTENT TO EACH PLATFORM’S
STYLE AND AUDIENCE EXPECTATIONS.

PITFALL 3: IGNORING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

WHY IT’S A PROBLEM: FAILING TO INTERACT WITH YOUR

AUDIENCE LIMITS YOUR ABILITY TO BUILD CONNECTIONS.
SOLUTION: REPLY TO COMMENTS, ENGAGE WITH SIMILAR
CONTENT, AND PARTICIPATE IN TRENDS TO ESTABLISH A
PRESENCE.

USING SUNO AI SHARING OPTIONS

THE SUNO AI MOBILE APP MAKES SHARING TEASERS AND LINKS

SEAMLESS ACROSS PLATFORMS. LEVERAGE THIS FEATURE TO:
POST SNIPPETS DIRECTLY TO TIKTOK, INSTAGRAM, OR
YOUTUBE SHORTS.
EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT AUDIO CLIPS FOR TEASERS TO
TEST WHAT RESONATES WITH YOUR AUDIENCE.
DRIVE TRAFFIC TO THE FULL SONG BY INCLUDING LINKS IN
YOUR POSTS.

CONCLUSION: FOCUS ON STRATEGIC VIDEO CREATION

CREATING IMPACTFUL VIDEO CONTENT DOESN’T MEAN

RELEASING SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY.

INSTEAD, FOCUS ON YOUR BEST TRACKS AND GIVE THEM TIME TO

RESONATE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE. PROMOTE STRATEGICALLY AND
MASTER ONE PLATFORM BEFORE BRANCHING OUT.

BY ENGAGING WITH SIMILAR ARTISTS AND THEIR AUDIENCES,

ADAPTING YOUR CONTENT FOR DIFFERENT PLATFORMS, AND
LEVERAGING SUNO AI’S SHARING FEATURES, YOU’LL MAXIMIZE
YOUR REACH AND BUILD A LOYAL FAN BASE.
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RELEASING A SINGLE IS MORE THAN JUST PUTTING A SONG OUT

INTO THE WORLD; IT’S ABOUT CREATING AN IMMERSIVE
EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR AUDIENCE THAT BUILDS MOMENTUM,
ENGAGEMENT, AND LOYALTY. IN THIS CHAPTER,

WE’LL FOCUS ON STRUCTURING A RELEASE STRATEGY THAT NOT

ONLY PROMOTES YOUR TRACK EFFECTIVELY BUT ALSO ALIGNS
WITH YOUR GOALS AS A CREATOR.

SETTING THE STAGE FOR A MEMORABLE RELEASE

YOUR RELEASE SHOULD BE A JOURNEY, NOT A ONE-OFF EVENT.

EVERY SINGLE REQUIRES A WELL-THOUGHT-OUT PLAN THAT
STRETCHES BEYOND THE RELEASE DAY, SPANNING SEVERAL
WEEKS TO MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT. HERE’S HOW TO START:

DEFINE YOUR GOALS

WHAT ARE YOU HOPING TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS RELEASE? ARE

YOU:
BUILDING YOUR AUDIENCE?
DRIVING TRAFFIC TO YOUR BRAND OR AFFILIATE PRODUCTS?
TESTING A NEW SOUND TO GAUGE LISTENER INTEREST?

CLEARLY DEFINING YOUR GOALS WILL SHAPE EVERY DECISION IN

YOUR STRATEGY.
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THE 4-6 WEEK SINGLE PLAN

EACH SINGLE DESERVES A 4-6 WEEK PLAN TO GIVE IT THE TIME

AND EFFORT IT NEEDS. HERE’S A BREAKDOWN:

PRE-RELEASE (WEEKS 1-2)

1. ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE

SHARE A TEASER VIDEO OR SNIPPET FROM THE TRACK.
USE CAPTIONS LIKE, “SOMETHING AMAZING IS COMING…” TO
BUILD ANTICIPATION.
2. GATHER ASSETS
FINALIZE YOUR COVER ART. ENSURE IT ADHERES TO
PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS (E.G., 3000X3000 PIXELS, 72
DPI, MINIMAL TEXT).
CREATE YOUR VIDEO CONTENT: TEASERS, LYRIC VIDEOS,
AND COVER ART VIDEOS.
3. ENGAGE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
POST BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT ABOUT THE CREATION
OF THE TRACK.
ENGAGE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY BY ASKING FOR FEEDBACK
ON SNIPPETS OR ARTWORK OPTIONS.

RELEASE WEEK (WEEK 3)

1. RELEASE THE SINGLE

DISTRIBUTE YOUR TRACK TO STREAMING PLATFORMS AND
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER OUTLETS.
POST A LYRIC VIDEO OR A FULL COVER ART VIDEO ON
YOUTUBE.
2. LAUNCH THE PRESS RELEASE
WRITE A COMPELLING SEO-DRIVEN PRESS RELEASE WITH
LINKS TO YOUR SINGLE.
3. PROMOTE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
SHARE TEASER CLIPS ON TIKTOK, INSTAGRAM, AND
YOUTUBE SHORTS.
USE CAPTIONS LIKE, “OUT NOW! EXPERIENCE [SONG
TITLE].”

POST-RELEASE (WEEKS 4-6)

1. SUSTAIN MOMENTUM
SCHEDULE REGULAR CONTENT:
PERFORMANCE VIDEOS.
STORIES OR POSTS EXPLAINING THE TRACK’S
INSPIRATION.
USE PLAYLISTS TO LINK SIMILAR TRACKS OR REMIXES.
2. ENGAGE AND RESPOND
THANK FANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT.
REPLY TO COMMENTS, AND ENCOURAGE SHARING.
3. MONITOR ANALYTICS
USE PLATFORM TOOLS TO TRACK THE PERFORMANCE OF
YOUR SINGLE.
IDENTIFY SUCCESSFUL TRENDS TO APPLY TO FUTURE
RELEASES.
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COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID

1. OVERLOADING YOUR AUDIENCE

WHY IT’S A PROBLEM: SHARING TOO MUCH, TOO OFTEN, CAN
OVERWHELM YOUR AUDIENCE.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD: PRIORITIZE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY.
ALLOW EACH PIECE OF CONTENT TO SHINE.

2. NEGLECTING ANALYTICS
WHY IT’S A PROBLEM: IGNORING DATA MAKES IT HARDER TO
UNDERSTAND WHAT RESONATES WITH YOUR AUDIENCE.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD: REGULARLY ANALYZE YOUR TRACK’S
PERFORMANCE AND ADJUST YOUR STRATEGY AS NEEDED.

3. FORGETTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

WHY IT’S A PROBLEM: FANS WANT TO FEEL CONNECTED TO

THE ARTIST, NOT JUST THE MUSIC.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD: ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH YOUR
AUDIENCE THROUGH COMMENTS, Q&A SESSIONS, OR
COMMUNITY POSTS.

LEVERAGING SUNO AI FOR A STREAMLINED WORKFLOW

SUNO AI CAN PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN YOUR RELEASE

STRATEGY:

1. CREATE ALTERNATE VERSIONS

USE COVER MODE TO REMIX OR REIMAGINE YOUR TRACK
FOR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES.
INCLUDE STEMS, INSTRUMENTALS, AND VOCAL-ONLY
TRACKS IN YOUR SINGLE RELEASE BUNDLE.
2. OPTIMIZE WITH PLAYLISTS
ORGANIZE YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS USING PRIVATE
PLAYLISTS.
REVISIT TRACKS THAT SEEMED INCOMPLETE; SOMETIMES A
CROPPED SNIPPET CAN INSPIRE AN ENTIRE REMIX.
3. SHARE SMARTLY
LEVERAGE SUNO AI’S MOBILE SHARING OPTIONS TO EASILY
POST TEASERS AND LINKS.
TEST DIFFERENT CLIPS TO IDENTIFY THE MOST ENGAGING
SECTIONS.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR MULTI-PLATFORM PROMOTION

EACH PLATFORM HAS UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND AUDIENCE

BEHAVIORS. TAILOR YOUR CONTENT ACCORDINGLY:
TIKTOK
FOCUS ON TRENDS AND QUICK, CATCHY SNIPPETS.
ENGAGE WITH DUET CHALLENGES OR HASHTAG CAMPAIGNS.
INSTAGRAM
USE REELS FOR VISUALLY ENGAGING CLIPS.
POST STORIES DAILY TO STAY VISIBLE.
YOUTUBE
UPLOAD FULL-LENGTH LYRIC OR COVER ART VIDEOS.
CREATE SHORTS FOR TEASER CLIPS.
FACEBOOK
SHARE DETAILED POSTS ABOUT THE TRACK’S INSPIRATION.
USE GROUPS TO ENGAGE WITH NICHE COMMUNITIES.

STRATEGIC USE OF VIDEO CONTENT

WE’VE ALREADY DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF VIDEO IN

CHAPTER 6. IN YOUR RELEASE PLAN, FOCUS ON VIDEOS THAT:
HIGHLIGHT THE EMOTIONAL CORE OF YOUR SONG.
SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY.
DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR TRACK VIA STRONG CALLS TO
ACTION.

FINAL THOUGHTS

A SUCCESSFUL RELEASE IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THE SONG—

IT’S ABOUT CREATING AN EXPERIENCE THAT RESONATES WITH
YOUR AUDIENCE AND BUILDS YOUR BRAND. TAKE THE TIME TO
PLAN EACH SINGLE STRATEGICALLY, ENGAGE DEEPLY WITH YOUR
COMMUNITY, AND LEVERAGE THE TOOLS AND PLATFORMS
AVAILABLE TO YOU.

BY FOLLOWING THE 4-6 WEEK PLAN FOR EACH SINGLE,

MASTERING ONE PLATFORM AT A TIME, AND OPTIMIZING YOUR
APPROACH WITH SUNO AI, YOU’LL CREATE A FOUNDATION FOR
LONG-TERM SUCCESS AS A MUSIC CREATOR.
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WHY DISTRIBUTION MATTERS

DISTRIBUTION IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN YOUR SINGLE AND YOUR

AUDIENCE. WHETHER YOU'RE CREATING FOR PERSONAL
EXPRESSION, BUILDING A FANBASE, OR PROMOTING A PRODUCT,
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO DISTRIBUTE EFFECTIVELY ENSURES
YOUR MUSIC GETS HEARD.

THIS CHAPTER DELVES INTO THE TECHNICALITIES, PLATFORMS,

AND POTENTIAL PITFALLS OF DISTRIBUTING YOUR SUNO AI-
CREATED TRACKS.

THE ROLE OF AGGREGATORS IN DISTRIBUTION

FOR STREAMING PLATFORMS LIKE SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, AND

DEEZER, YOU MUST USE AN AGGREGATOR. THESE SERVICES
HANDLE THE LOGISTICS OF MAKING YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE ON
MULTIPLE PLATFORMS WHILE COLLECTING ROYALTIES.

KEY AGGREGATORS FOR AI MUSIC

DISTROKID
TUNECORE
CD BABY
AMUSE
LANDR

CHALLENGES FOR AI MUSIC CREATORS

MANY AI MUSIC CREATORS REPORT CHALLENGES WITH CERTAIN

AGGREGATORS, INCLUDING ACCOUNT SUSPENSIONS OR
REJECTED TRACKS. THIS OFTEN STEMS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
AI-GENERATED CONTENT FLAGGED FOR NOT MEETING
ORIGINALITY OR QUALITY STANDARDS.
UNCLEAR DOCUMENTATION OF SONG CREATION, LEADING TO
QUESTIONS ABOUT COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE.

SOLUTION:
BE PREPARED TO USE A SECONDARY AGGREGATOR. THIS
REDUNDANCY ENSURES YOUR WORK REMAINS AVAILABLE EVEN
IF ISSUES ARISE WITH ONE PLATFORM.
MAINTAIN A DETAILED RECORD OF YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS
USING A TOOL LIKE THE AI MUSIC COPYRIGHT TRACKER TO
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SONG’S ORIGINALITY AND REDUCE THE
RISK OF ACCOUNT ISSUES.
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WHY DISTRIBUTION MATTERS

DISTRIBUTION IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN YOUR SINGLE AND YOUR

AUDIENCE. WHETHER YOU'RE CREATING FOR PERSONAL
EXPRESSION, BUILDING A FANBASE, OR PROMOTING A PRODUCT,
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO DISTRIBUTE EFFECTIVELY ENSURES
YOUR MUSIC GETS HEARD.

THIS CHAPTER DELVES INTO THE TECHNICALITIES, PLATFORMS,

AND POTENTIAL PITFALLS OF DISTRIBUTING YOUR SUNO AI-
CREATED TRACKS.

THE ROLE OF AGGREGATORS IN DISTRIBUTION

FOR STREAMING PLATFORMS LIKE SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, AND

DEEZER, YOU MUST USE AN AGGREGATOR. THESE SERVICES
HANDLE THE LOGISTICS OF MAKING YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE ON
MULTIPLE PLATFORMS WHILE COLLECTING ROYALTIES.

KEY AGGREGATORS FOR AI MUSIC

DISTROKID
TUNECORE
CD BABY
AMUSE
LANDR

CHALLENGES FOR AI MUSIC CREATORS

MANY AI MUSIC CREATORS REPORT CHALLENGES WITH CERTAIN

AGGREGATORS, INCLUDING ACCOUNT SUSPENSIONS OR
REJECTED TRACKS. THIS OFTEN STEMS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
AI-GENERATED CONTENT FLAGGED FOR NOT MEETING
ORIGINALITY OR QUALITY STANDARDS.
UNCLEAR DOCUMENTATION OF SONG CREATION, LEADING TO
QUESTIONS ABOUT COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE.

SOLUTION:
BE PREPARED TO USE A SECONDARY AGGREGATOR. THIS
REDUNDANCY ENSURES YOUR WORK REMAINS AVAILABLE EVEN
IF ISSUES ARISE WITH ONE PLATFORM.
MAINTAIN A DETAILED RECORD OF YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS
USING A TOOL LIKE THE AI MUSIC COPYRIGHT TRACKER TO
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SONG’S ORIGINALITY AND REDUCE THE
RISK OF ACCOUNT ISSUES.

BEST PRACTICES FOR AGGREGATORS

CHOOSE AN AGGREGATOR THAT OFFERS PLATFORM-SPECIFIC

ANALYTICS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR AUDIENCE.
COMPARE PRICING STRUCTURES: SOME AGGREGATORS
CHARGE ANNUALLY, WHILE OTHERS TAKE A PERCENTAGE OF
EARNINGS.
LOOK FOR AGGREGATORS THAT SUPPORT YOUTUBE CONTENT
ID, AS THIS CAN HELP YOU MONETIZE AI-GENERATED CONTENT
ON YOUTUBE.
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DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER PLATFORMS

IF YOU WANT COMPLETE CONTROL OVER PRICING, BRANDING,

AND FAN INTERACTION, DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER (D2C)
PLATFORMS ARE ESSENTIAL.

TOP D2C PLATFORMS

BANDCAMP: POPULAR AMONG INDIE ARTISTS; ALLOWS SALES
OF SINGLES, ALBUMS, AND MERCH.
SHOPIFY: FLEXIBLE FOR CREATING A FULLY CUSTOMIZED
STOREFRONT.
YOUR WEBSITE: A CENTRALIZED HUB WHERE FANS CAN BUY
DIRECTLY.

BENEFITS OF D2C

HIGHER PROFIT MARGINS: AVOID THE LOW PAYOUTS OF

STREAMING PLATFORMS.
COMPLETE OWNERSHIP: TOTAL CONTROL OVER YOUR SALES
STRATEGY AND AUDIENCE DATA.
DIRECT FAN INTERACTION: BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS
WITH YOUR AUDIENCE THROUGH EMAIL MARKETING OR
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS.

BEST PRACTICES

OFFER EXCLUSIVE BUNDLES, SUCH AS INSTRUMENTAL

VERSIONS OR LYRIC VIDEOS, TO ENCOURAGE PURCHASES.
USE TIME-LIMITED DISCOUNTS FOR LAUNCHES OR SPECIAL
EVENTS TO DRIVE SALES URGENCY.
LEVERAGE EMAIL MARKETING TO NOTIFY SUBSCRIBERS ABOUT
NEW RELEASES AND SHARE BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT.

UNDERSTANDING STREAMING AS A STRATEGY

STREAMING PLATFORMS REMAIN A DOMINANT FORCE IN MUSIC

DISCOVERY. WHILE THEY OFFER LIMITED DIRECT REVENUE FOR AI
CREATORS, THEIR REAL VALUE LIES IN BUILDING VISIBILITY AND
LEGITIMACY.

THE ROLE OF STREAMING PLATFORMS

PLATFORMS LIKE SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, AND TIDAL ARE

PRIMARILY ACCESSED THROUGH AGGREGATORS.
YOUTUBE IS THE EXCEPTION, ALLOWING YOU TO UPLOAD YOUR
MUSIC DIRECTLY WITHOUT INTERMEDIARIES.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR AI MUSIC

LIMITED COPYRIGHT PROTECTIONS: AI MUSIC IS NOT

COPYRIGHTABLE UNLESS SIGNIFICANT HUMAN ORIGINALITY IS
DEMONSTRATED. THIS CAN AFFECT MONETIZATION OPTIONS.
ALGORITHMIC DISCOVERY: SPOTIFY’S ALGORITHM FAVORS
CONSISTENT RELEASES AND TRACKS WITH EARLY
ENGAGEMENT.
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BEST PRACTICES

PRE-RELEASE CAMPAIGNS: USE TOOLS LIKE SPOTIFY PRE-SAVE

TO GENERATE EXCITEMENT BEFORE YOUR SINGLE DROPS.
PLAYLIST SUBMISSIONS: SUBMIT YOUR TRACK TO SPOTIFY
EDITORIAL PLAYLISTS OR INDEPENDENT PLAYLIST CURATORS.
CROSS-PROMOTION: USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO DRIVE STREAMS BY
LINKING DIRECTLY TO YOUR SINGLE.

LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING

WITH SUNO AI’S NEW IOS SHARING FEATURES, YOU CAN

DIRECTLY SHARE SNIPPETS OR LINKS OF YOUR TRACKS TO
PLATFORMS LIKE INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND TWITTER.

WHAT TO SHARE
15-30 SECOND TEASERS OF YOUR SINGLE.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES CLIPS OF YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS.
LYRIC VISUALS OR COVER ART VIDEOS.

WHAT NOT TO DO
AVOID SPAMMING MULTIPLE LOW-QUALITY POSTS. FOCUS ON
HIGH-IMPACT, VISUALLY APPEALING CONTENT THAT
ENCOURAGES ENGAGEMENT.
DON’T OVERPROMISE. ENSURE YOUR SHARED CLIPS REPRESENT
THE FINAL QUALITY OF YOUR TRACK.

NAVIGATING COPYRIGHT ISSUES

AI MUSIC PRESENTS UNIQUE CHALLENGES WHEN IT COMES TO

COPYRIGHT. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID
COMMON PITFALLS:

1. COMPOSITION VS. RECORDING

COMPOSITIONS (MELODIES AND LYRICS) CREATED WITH SUNO
AI CAN BE COPYRIGHTABLE IF THEY MEET ORIGINALITY
STANDARDS.
RECORDINGS GENERATED BY SUNO AI CANNOT BE
COPYRIGHTED, AS THE AI-GENERATED PORTIONS LACK THE
HUMAN CREATIVITY REQUIRED FOR PROTECTION.

2. AVOIDING UNINTENTIONAL INFRINGEMENT

USING LYRICS, MELODIES, OR CHORD PROGRESSIONS TOO
SIMILAR TO COPYRIGHTED WORKS CAN LEAD TO LEGAL
ISSUES.
AI’S TRAINING DATA MAY INADVERTENTLY REPLICATE
ELEMENTS FROM EXISTING SONGS.
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WHAT TO DO:
REGULARLY REVIEW YOUR LYRICS WITH PLAGIARISM
DETECTION TOOLS TO ENSURE ORIGINALITY.
USE THE COVER SONG LICENSING GUIDE INCLUDED IN THE AI
MUSIC CREATOR ULTIMATE BUNDLE FOR A DETAILED
WALKTHROUGH OF CREATING LEGAL COVERS.

COVER SONGS: A MONETIZATION OPPORTUNITY

COVER SONGS ARE A UNIQUE REVENUE STREAM BUT REQUIRE

CAREFUL HANDLING OF LICENSING.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

TO LEGALLY DISTRIBUTE OR MONETIZE A COVER, YOU’LL NEED:

A MECHANICAL LICENSE FOR PHYSICAL SALES OR
DOWNLOADS.
A SYNCHRONIZATION LICENSE FOR PAIRING WITH VIDEO
CONTENT (E.G., YOUTUBE OR TIKTOK).

COMMON LICENSING SERVICES

LOUDR: STREAMLINES COVER SONG LICENSING FOR U.S.-
BASED ARTISTS.
EASY SONG LICENSING: OFFERS LICENSES FOR PHYSICAL,
DIGITAL, AND STREAMING USE.

MONETIZATION TIPS FOR COVERS

CHOOSE SONGS THAT RESONATE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE BUT

AVOID OVERLY POPULAR TRACKS TO REDUCE COMPETITION.
USE SUNO AI TO CREATE DISTINCTIVE ARRANGEMENTS,
MAKING YOUR COVER STAND OUT.

WHAT NOT TO DO

DON’T RELY SOLELY ON STREAMING: STREAMING PAYOUTS ARE

MINIMAL, ESPECIALLY FOR NICHE CREATORS. DIVERSIFY YOUR
REVENUE STREAMS.
DON’T IGNORE YOUR AUDIENCE: ENGAGE WITH LISTENERS
THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL, OR COMMUNITY PLATFORMS.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS DRIVES LOYALTY.
DON’T OVERLOOK ANALYTICS: REGULARLY REVIEW YOUR
DISTRIBUTION DATA TO REFINE YOUR STRATEGY.

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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

DISTRIBUTION IS THE FINAL, CRUCIAL STEP IN YOUR SINGLE’S

JOURNEY TO THE PUBLIC. WHETHER YOU’RE LEVERAGING
AGGREGATORS FOR STREAMING, SELLING DIRECTLY TO FANS, OR
NAVIGATING COPYRIGHT COMPLEXITIES, THOUGHTFUL PLANNING
ENSURES YOUR MUSIC MAKES THE IMPACT IT DESERVES.
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NOW THAT YOU’VE LEARNED HOW TO CREATE, REFINE, AND

PROMOTE A SINGLE WITH SUNO AI, IT’S TIME TO SCALE YOUR
PROCESS.

THIS CHAPTER FOCUSES ON COMBINING ALL ASPECTS OF THE

SINGLE’S JOURNEY INTO A REPLICABLE FRAMEWORK FOR
CONSISTENT SUCCESS,

WHETHER YOU’RE WORKING ON YOUR NEXT TRACK, BUILDING AN

ALBUM, OR PROMOTING YOUR GROWING CATALOG.

STREAMLINE YOUR WORKFLOW

1. BUILD A SYSTEM FOR TRACKING PROGRESS YOUR CREATIVE

PROCESS SHOULD LEAVE ROOM FOR FLEXIBILITY, BUT HAVING A
STRUCTURED WORKFLOW ENSURES NOTHING GETS OVERLOOKED:
USE SUNO AI PLAYLISTS TO ORGANIZE DIFFERENT VERSIONS
OF A SINGLE.
KEEP A LOG OF SUCCESSFUL PROMPTS, PERSONAS, AND
METATAGS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CROP AND SAVE AUDIO SNIPPETS THAT RESONATE WITH YOU
FOR POTENTIAL REMIXES.

PRO TIP:

LABEL EACH ITERATION DESCRIPTIVELY, E.G., "CHORUS TEST V1

– HIGH ENERGY," SO YOU CAN EASILY REVISIT IDEAS WITHOUT
GUESSING.
2. PLAN YOUR CALENDAR FOR SCALABLE RELEASES EVERY SINGLE
DESERVES ITS OWN MARKETING PLAN.

HOWEVER, RELEASING MULTIPLE SINGLES IN A SHORT TIMEFRAME

CAN DILUTE YOUR EFFORTS. INSTEAD:
ALLOCATE 4-6 WEEKS TO PROMOTE EACH SINGLE.
STAGGER RELEASES BASED ON YOUR CAPACITY TO CREATE,
REFINE, AND MARKET TRACKS EFFECTIVELY.
BUILD ANTICIPATION BY TEASING UPCOMING SINGLES WHILE
CONTINUING TO PROMOTE YOUR CURRENT RELEASE.

SCALING TO ALBUMS

RELEASING AN ALBUM ISN’T JUST ABOUT BUNDLING SINGLES;

IT’S ABOUT CREATING A COHESIVE EXPERIENCE. HERE’S HOW TO
APPLY YOUR SINGLE-CENTRIC STRATEGY TO A FULL ALBUM:
IDENTIFY THE THEME: ALBUMS SHOULD TELL A STORY OR
EXPLORE A UNIFIED THEME.
STRATEGIZE THE SINGLES: CHOOSE 2-4 STANDOUT TRACKS TO
RELEASE AHEAD OF THE FULL ALBUM. THESE SINGLES WILL
SERVE AS A HOOK TO DRAW IN LISTENERS.
USE ALTERNATE VERSIONS: ADD VALUE TO YOUR ALBUM BY
INCLUDING INSTRUMENTALS, ACOUSTIC RENDITIONS, OR
REMIXES OF KEY SINGLES.
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NAVIGATING DISTRIBUTION AND MONETIZATION AT SCALE

WHEN SCALING YOUR MUSIC STRATEGY, DISTRIBUTION AND

MONETIZATION OPTIONS BECOME INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT.

1. DISTRIBUTION CONSIDERATIONS
STREAMING PLATFORMS: DISTRIBUTING TO SPOTIFY, APPLE
MUSIC, AND OTHERS REQUIRES AN AGGREGATOR. CHOOSE ONE
THAT IS AI-MUSIC FRIENDLY AND BE PREPARED TO USE A
SECOND DISTRIBUTOR IN CASE OF ACCOUNT ISSUES.
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SALES: PLATFORMS LIKE BANDCAMP
ARE IDEAL FOR SELLING DIGITAL ALBUMS, BUNDLES, AND
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT.

PRO TIP:

ENSURE YOUR METADATA (TITLES, DESCRIPTIONS, TAGS) IS

OPTIMIZED FOR DISCOVERABILITY ON ALL PLATFORMS.

2. EXPANDING MONETIZATION OPTIONS

MERCHANDISE: OFFER BRANDED PRODUCTS LIKE T-SHIRTS,

MUGS, OR JOURNALS TIED TO YOUR MUSIC.
MEMBERSHIPS: PLATFORMS LIKE PATREON ALLOW FANS TO
SUPPORT YOUR WORK DIRECTLY IN EXCHANGE FOR EXCLUSIVE
PERKS.
AFFILIATE MARKETING: IF YOU’RE CREATING CONTENT TO
PROMOTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, USE YOUR MUSIC TO
ENHANCE THE EMOTIONAL CONNECTION AND DRIVE SALES.

BEST PRACTICES FOR LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT

1. MASTER ONE PLATFORM FOCUS ON ONE PLATFORM AT A TIME

TO UNDERSTAND ITS NUANCES AND AUDIENCE PREFERENCES.
WHILE VIDEOS CAN BE CROSS-POSTED, HOW YOU ENGAGE
USERS SHOULD BE PLATFORM-SPECIFIC.
EXAMPLE: TIKTOK THRIVES ON SHORT, TRENDY CLIPS, WHILE
YOUTUBE SHORTS CAN PROVIDE A DEEPER, NARRATIVE-DRIVEN
PROMOTIONAL PUSH.
1. ENGAGE WITH NICHE COMMUNITIES EXPLORE WHAT SIMILAR
ARTISTS OR SUNO AI USERS ARE DOING TO PROMOTE TRACKS
THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR GENRE. ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH THEIR
CONTENT TO TAP INTO THEIR AUDIENCE AND BUILD
RELATIONSHIPS.
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PRO TIP:

HIGHLIGHT YOUR UNIQUE APPROACH TO AI MUSIC CREATION

WHEN ENGAGING WITH THESE COMMUNITIES.

WHAT NOT TO DO

DON’T OVERSATURATE: AVOID RELEASING TOO MANY SINGLES

OR AN ALBUM TOO QUICKLY. FOCUS ON QUALITY AND
STRATEGIC PROMOTION.
DON’T SKIP METRICS: TRACK ANALYTICS TO IDENTIFY WHAT
WORKS AND WHAT DOESN’T IN YOUR PROMOTION STRATEGY.
DON’T RELY SOLELY ON TRADITIONAL MODELS: REMEMBER,
MONETIZATION TODAY EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE MUSIC
ITSELF. EMBRACE CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO GENERATE
REVENUE.

CONCLUSION: THE POWER OF STRATEGY

SCALING YOUR MUSIC CREATION JOURNEY ISN’T ABOUT

WORKING HARDER—IT’S ABOUT WORKING SMARTER.

WITH SUNO AI AS YOUR CREATIVE PARTNER, YOU NOW HAVE THE

TOOLS TO PRODUCE IMPACTFUL MUSIC, ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE
EFFECTIVELY, AND MONETIZE YOUR ART IN INNOVATIVE WAYS.
BY APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OUTLINED IN THIS BOOK, YOU CAN
TAKE EACH SINGLE FROM CONCEPTION TO SUCCESS WHILE
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR LONG-TERM GROWTH.

WHETHER YOU’RE RELEASING YOUR NEXT HIT OR WORKING ON A

FULL ALBUM, STAY FOCUSED ON DELIVERING QUALITY MUSIC,
CONNECTING WITH YOUR AUDIENCE, AND STAYING TRUE TO
YOUR VISION.