The AI music generator space has matured from producing simple loops to creating full-length songs with vocals, lyrics, genre-specific instrumentation, and professional mastering. In 2026, you can describe a song in plain English -- genre, mood, tempo, instruments, even write your own lyrics -- and receive a finished track in under two minutes.
Oakgen's music generator runs two models, Lyria 3 Pro and Eleven Music, both focused on instrumental tracks. Whether you need an ambient bed for a podcast, a cinematic score, or background music for a YouTube video, this guide walks through exactly how to make AI music that sounds professional and is ready for distribution.
Oakgen's Music Models
Lyria 3 Pro -- Google's studio-quality instrumental music model. It can also take a reference image and compose a soundtrack inspired by it.
Eleven Music -- ElevenLabs' music model for prompt-based instrumentals, with direct control over track duration and mood, style, and tempo.
Neither model generates sung vocals on Oakgen. For vocal songs with custom lyrics, you need a dedicated lyrics-to-song tool outside Oakgen; the lyric-writing tips below apply there.
Step-by-Step: Generate Your First AI Song
Step 1: Navigate to Music Generator
Go to oakgen.ai/music-generator and select Lyria 3 Pro or Eleven Music. If you want to control the exact track length, start with Eleven Music.
Step 2: Lyrics (Vocal Tools Only)
Oakgen's music models generate instrumentals, so you can skip this step there. If you are writing a vocal song in a dedicated lyrics-to-song tool, you have two options:
Option A: Write your own lyrics with structure tags
Structure tags tell the model how to arrange your song. Here is an example:
[Intro]
(Soft piano, building)
[Verse 1]
Walking through the city lights
Every shadow tells a story
Neon signs reflecting in the rain
Finding beauty in the ordinary
[Chorus]
We are made of moments
Fleeting but they stay
Every second burning bright
Turn the dark to day
[Verse 2]
Coffee shop on the corner
Strangers sharing silence
Music floating through the open door
A symphony of quiet defiance
[Chorus]
We are made of moments
Fleeting but they stay
Every second burning bright
Turn the dark to day
[Bridge]
And when the morning comes
We will remember this
[Outro]
(Fade out, piano only)
Option B: Describe your song and let the AI generate lyrics
Simply describe what you want: "An upbeat pop song about summer road trips with friends, catchy chorus, verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus structure."
Step 3: Define Your Style
The style prompt is as important as the lyrics. Be specific about:
- Genre -- Pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, classical, ambient, lo-fi, etc.
- Mood -- Energetic, melancholic, dreamy, aggressive, peaceful, triumphant
- Tempo -- Slow ballad, mid-tempo groove, fast-paced dance
- Instruments -- Piano-driven, guitar-heavy, synth-based, orchestral
- Vocal style (vocal tools only) -- Male/female, soft/powerful, singing/rapping
- Reference artists -- "In the style of..." helps the model understand your target sound
Example style prompt: "Indie pop, female vocals, dreamy and nostalgic, mid-tempo, acoustic guitar with light synth pads, similar to Clairo meets Phoebe Bridgers."
Step 4: Configure and Generate
Set your generation options:
- Duration -- Eleven Music lets you set track length directly
- Reference image -- Lyria 3 Pro can use an image as inspiration
Click generate and wait for your track, typically 30 to 70 seconds.
AI music generation has an element of randomness. The same prompt can produce very different results across generations. Always generate at least 2-3 variations and pick the best one. The quality difference between variations can be significant.
Step 5: Download and Use
Download your track as a high-quality audio file. Oakgen-generated music can be used in YouTube videos, podcasts, social media content, advertisements, and other commercial projects per the terms of service.
Genre Guide: What Works Best
Both Lyria 3 Pro and Eleven Music take genre, mood, tempo, and instrument direction from your prompt. Ambient, lo-fi, electronic, cinematic, and orchestral beds are natural fits for instrumental models. The quickest way to find the better model for your genre is to run the same prompt on both and keep the one that fits.
Tips for Better Results
Structure Tags Matter
If you also write vocal songs in a lyrics-to-song tool, structure tags make the biggest difference between a good AI song and a great one. Without them, the model guesses at arrangement and can produce repetitive or aimless output. With tags, you control the narrative arc of your song.
Essential structure tags:
[Intro]-- Opening instrumental or vocal[Verse]or[Verse 1],[Verse 2]-- Story progression[Pre-Chorus]-- Build tension before the chorus[Chorus]-- The hook, the memorable part[Bridge]-- Contrast section, usually after the second chorus[Outro]-- Closing section, often a fade or reprise[Instrumental]-- Solo or instrumental break
Describe Style Clearly
Vague prompts produce vague music. Compare:
Weak: "A happy song" Strong: "Upbeat indie pop, 120 BPM, female vocals, bright acoustic guitar strumming, tambourine on the backbeat, warm analog synth pad, similar to early Vampire Weekend energy"
The specific prompt gives the model enough context to generate a coherent, genre-appropriate track.
Use Parenthetical Directions
Within your lyrics, add performance directions in parentheses:
[Chorus]
(Building, all instruments)
We are the fire burning bright tonight
(Harmonies join)
Nothing can stop us now
(Big drum fill)
These cues are not always followed perfectly, but they significantly improve the probability of getting the arrangement you want.
Iterate and Combine
Professional AI music production often involves:
- Generating 4-6 variations of the same song
- Identifying which variation has the best verse, chorus, and bridge
- Using audio editing software to combine the best sections
- Adding final touches (EQ, light compression) if needed
This hybrid approach -- AI generation plus minimal human editing -- produces results that rival traditional production for many use cases.
Pricing: Oakgen vs. Dedicated Music Platforms
| Feature | Oakgen Pro ($19/mo) | Suno Pro ($10/mo) | Udio Pro ($10/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly credits | 5,000 (all tools) | 500 songs | 1,200 songs |
| Music models | 2 models (instrumental) | 1 model | 1 model |
| Image generation | 40+ models included | Not available | Not available |
| Video generation | 17 models included | Not available | Not available |
| Audio/TTS | 4 models included | Not available | Not available |
| Max song duration | Up to 400 seconds (Eleven Music) | Up to 4 minutes | Up to 2 minutes |
| Commercial license | Yes | Yes (Pro) | Yes (Pro) |
| Voice cloning | Yes (MiniMax) | No | No |
If music is your only need, dedicated platforms offer more generations for less. But if you are a content creator who also needs images, videos, and voiceovers, Oakgen's Pro plan at $19/month replaces $50-100/month in separate subscriptions -- making it the most cost-effective option for multi-format creators.
Common Use Cases
YouTube Background Music
Stop searching stock music libraries. Generate custom background tracks that match your content's exact mood and pacing. No copyright claims, no licensing confusion.
Podcast Intros and Outros
Create a signature sound for your podcast. Generate a 15-30 second intro track, add your voiceover (using Oakgen's audio tools), and have a professional podcast identity.
Social Media Content
TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with original music stand out from creators using the same trending audio. Generate unique tracks that match your brand.
Game Development
Indie game developers use AI music for prototyping soundtracks. Generate ambient tracks for exploration, intense music for boss fights, and menu themes -- all without hiring a composer for early development.
Advertising and Jingles
Create custom jingles and ad music that perfectly match your brand voice. Generate variations for A/B testing different musical styles in ad campaigns. For a lyric template and 15, 30 and 60-second structures, see how to make a jingle.
Getting Started
New to AI music? Start with this exercise:
- Go to Music Generator
- Select Eleven Music or Lyria 3 Pro
- Describe genre, mood, tempo, and instruments in the prompt
- Generate, then run the same prompt on the other model
- Compare and download your favorite
You will have a finished track in under 5 minutes. From there, experiment with different models, genres, and prompting techniques to develop your own workflow.
