⏳ Suno music genre cheatsheet

Last weekend was special!

My gf and I transformed our living room with twinkling lights and ornaments as we decorated our Christmas tree (it’s a fake).

There's something magical about this season that always gets me.

Even though we made a conscious choice a few years back to focus on presence over presents.

The real gift?

Those precious moments shared with loved ones.

What brings you the most joy during the holiday season?

Now, let’s cut to the chase:

This week in the AI Musicpreneur: ↓

✍🏼 AI PROMPT CORNER:

• Master Suno's genre capabilities with this cheatsheet

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• Want to build a music career? Need a strategy? I've got something special for you.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK:

• Meet Ideogram - Your new merch designer

📰 HOT OFF THE PRESS:

• RoEx just made pro audio mixing dead simple with Mix enhance

• New AI tool HarmonyCloak shields musicians’ work from AI copying

Suno cheatsheet: 15 music genres, 112 subgenres

Finding the right genre on Suno has been a major pain point for many music creators.

I've spent countless hours testing different genre combinations.

Often hitting walls because I didn't know the exact terms Suno understands.

That's why I created something special for you today.

A comprehensive cheatsheet featuring 15 music genres and 112 categorized subgenres that work with Suno. 

No more guesswork, no more trial and error.

What's inside The cheatsheet:

The cheatsheet organizes genres into clear categories.

Making it simple to find exactly what you need.

Here's a quick prompt template for Suno:

Create a [GENRE] track with elements of [SUBGENRE 1] and [SUBGENRE 2] about [TOPIC e.g. someone moving abroad and having to find their way around. The struggle of making connections and fitting in.]. Including [specific musical elements e.g. smooth electric guitar solos, and mellow grooves. Add reverb-soaked guitar riff]

Just plug in the genres and subgenres from the cheatsheet, add anything else that’s important to you and you're good to go!

How to use the cheatsheet:

1. Download the PDF here

2. Keep it handy while using Suno

3. Mix and match genres for unique combinations

I'd love to hear which genres and subgenres you use most frequently.

Drop me a reply and let me know!

Also, if you notice any missing genres or have suggestions for improvements, I'm all ears.

Quick tip: Remember that results may vary depending on how you combine different genres and subgenres. Don't be afraid to experiment. Sometimes the most interesting music comes from unexpected combinations.

Want to build a music career? Need a strategy?

The AI Musicpreneur Academy is launching January 31st, 2025 (Limited access only)

I’ve poured all my heart & real-world insights—earned from helping brands like Porsche, L’Oréal, Goodyear, and Lufthansa achieve serious results—into this course, and combined them with my music industry background as a music artist and industry professional to give you one clear roadmap.

This digital course takes you from defining your brand values to selling products in your newsletter.

No fluff. No marketing jargon.

Just clear, actionable steps.

What will you learn?

1. Brand identity: Choose your values, get to know your fans and create a strong brand identity.

2. Song release strategies: Learn how to plan and execute song releases effectively.

3. Social Media content: Write engaging content to grow your audience on social media.

4. Converting followers: Turn your social media followers into newsletter subscribers.

5. Selling products: Learn how to sell products directly through your newsletter.

Why is this course different?

It's straightforward and practical:

A) No fluff: Every guide and prompt is designed to drive results.

B) Step-by-Step: Follow clear steps from building your brand to selling products.

C) Real results: Learn strategies that have been proven to work in the music industry & beyond.

The AI Musicpreneur Academy helps with all this.

No fluff, no marketing bullshit.

Just straight-up guides and prompts.

Drive real results.

Launch, grow, and monetize your music career.

Meet Ideogram - Your new merch designer

Creating merchandise just got easier.

Here's how to use it:

1. Visit ideogram.ai

2. Input your design concept

3. Choose output format "Design" & your aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 9:16 etc.)

4. Get instant results

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Try this prompt:

Create <insert merch item e.g. eye-catching and provocative t-shirt design> <insert your merch concept e.g. showcasing a  broken butterfly with healing wings, neon city lights at night, floating pills transforming into butterflies, dreamy atmosphere, gradient purple to blue. Set against a transparent background>

🪝 Here’s an example:

An <eye-catching and provocative t-shirt design> <showcasing a  broken butterfly with healing wings, neon city lights at night, floating pills transforming into butterflies, dreamy atmosphere, gradient purple to blue. Set against a transparent background>

💡 Bonus tip:

Ideogram does not generate a truly transparent background.

Use a tool like Canva and their background removal tool to get a transparent background to use print on demand services for your design.

WRAP UP

We’re at the end!

You know, this reminds me of Doc Brown's wisdom: "Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one."

Keep creating, keep innovating, and remember.

AI is here to amplify your unique voice, not replace it.

Always rooting for you,

-Chris (The AI Musicpreneur)