· By Music Hut
How to Use Music Hut
Creating a custom song with Music Hut is a fun and collaborative process. The more detailed and thoughtful your brief, the better we can capture your story, emotion, and vision. Here’s a step-by-step guide to writing the perfect song brief for us to turn into your unique, personalized song.
Step 1: Define the Occasion
Begin by identifying the occasion or purpose of the song. This is the core foundation that will shape the tone, style, and message.
Common Occasions:
- Birthday: Celebrate someone special with a song tailored just for them.
- Anniversary: Mark your journey together with heartfelt lyrics and melodies.
- Weddings: A perfect soundtrack for your love story or a memorable reception.
- Graduation: Capture the emotions of a significant achievement.
- Fathers’/Mothers’ Day: Create a touching tribute to the parents in your life.
- Just Because: Sometimes, you don’t need a reason—just a way to express love or appreciation.
💡 Example: "I want a fun, upbeat song for my best friend Layla's birthday. We’ve known each other for 10 years, and I want the song to highlight our favorite memories together."
Step 2: Share Your Story – The Song Brief
The song brief is where you provide us with the key details that you want the song to convey. Think of it as a story you’re telling us so that we can translate it into beautiful lyrics and melodies. Include anecdotes, specific moments, feelings, or themes that are important to you.
What to include in your song brief:
- Key Details: Names, important dates, and relationships.
- Special Moments: Highlight memorable events, like inside jokes, trips, or achievements.
- Tone: How do you want the song to feel—fun, emotional, nostalgic, romantic?
- Specific Phrases: Include any particular phrases or words you'd love to be in the song.
💡 Example: "I want the song to be about my family’s Christmas tradition. Mention Aunt June’s famous Yorkshire puddings, how Uncle John carves the turkey, and how we always end the night watching the EastEnders Christmas special."
Step 3: Choose Your Lyrics Option
You have two choices for the song’s lyrics:
- Music Hut Creates the Lyrics: Let our professional songwriters craft the perfect words based on the story you provide.
- Upload Your Own Lyrics: If you’ve already written the lyrics, you can upload them, and we’ll create the music to accompany your words.
💡 Tip: If you choose Music Hut to create the lyrics, provide as much detail as possible to help us write lyrics that truly reflect your story.
Step 4: Customize Your Song’s Sound
This is where your song takes shape musically. You’ll get to choose the genre, style, and mood of the song. If you're unsure, let Music Hut decide, and we’ll select what we think works best for your occasion.
Choose Your Song’s Genre
Pick from a wide variety of genres, including:
- Pop
- Rock
- Country
- Jazz
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
- R&B
💡 Example: "I want a catchy, feel-good pop song that everyone can sing along to during the birthday party."
Alternatively, if you're uncertain, select "Music Hut Decides", and we'll choose the best genre to match your brief.
Step 5: Select Your Song’s Style
After selecting the genre, refine the song’s sound by choosing its style. You can choose a specific style such as:
- Danceable
- Acoustic
- Uplifting
- Romantic
- Emotional
Or, if you're unsure, choose "Music Hut Decides", and we’ll pick the most suitable style.
💡 Example: "I want the song to feel upbeat and playful, like a summer pop anthem that makes you want to dance."
Step 6: Set the Song’s Mood
The mood of the song sets the emotional tone. You can opt for:
- Happy
- Nostalgic
- Romantic
- Fun
- Sentimental
If you're not sure, select "Music Hut Decides", and we’ll tailor the mood to fit your occasion and brief.
💡 Example: "Make the song feel nostalgic with a hint of melancholy as it’s about our childhood memories together."
Step 7: Choose a Vocalist
This is the voice that will bring your song to life. You can choose:
- Male Vocalist
- Female Vocalist
- Music Hut Decides (Let us pick based on the song’s theme and tone).
💡 Tip: If your song is for someone special, think about what vocal tone they might appreciate most. Do they prefer a deep male voice or a soft, melodic female voice?
Step 8: Add Optional Extras
Want to enhance your custom song experience? Here are some great optional add-ons to consider:
- 4K Video with Custom Background & Lyrics (+£15.99): Receive a beautifully crafted 4K video with your song's lyrics displayed on-screen.
- 4K Video without Lyrics (+£7.99): Get a stunning visual without text, perfect for sharing on social media.
- Upload to Spotify (+£10.99): Have your song professionally uploaded to Spotify, ready for you to share with the world.
- Extra Fast 1-Day Delivery (+£9.99): Need the song quickly? Opt for 1-day delivery to get your song sooner.
Step 9: Include Extra Info or Special Requests
Is there anything else we should know? Maybe a unique request or an additional detail that didn’t fit into the brief. This is your chance to make the song even more personal.
💡 Example: "Can you include a bridge about the annual Christmas Monopoly game that lasts for hours?"
Step 10: Review and Submit Your Brief
Once you've provided all the necessary details, simply review your selections and submit the brief. Our team will get to work turning your ideas into a beautiful custom song that you can cherish forever.
Example of a Perfect Brief
Here's an example of a well-crafted song brief for a Christmas-themed song:
Occasion: Christmas in the Taylor house
Song Brief:
- Can't afford to buy gifts, so this song is for my family.
- Thank you to Aunt June for making the best Yorkshire puddings and cauliflower cheese.
- Uncle John only carves the meat but claims credit for everything.
- Nan loves watching the Queen's speech while sipping on sherry.
- Grandad Arti’s picture on the mantelpiece reminds us of how he used to fall asleep at the table.
- Issy, Michael, and Ted always put on a little show, complete with singing and dancing.
- Our annual Monopoly game goes on for hours, but nobody ever wins.
- Christmas wouldn’t be the same without Mum bringing out the cheese and crackers for supper.
Genre: Nostalgic Christmas ballad
Style: Sentimental and light-hearted
Mood: Nostalgic, with a touch of humor
Vocalist: Female
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A great song starts with a great brief! By following this step-by-step guide, you’ll provide us with all the information we need to create a truly special and personalized song. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, your custom song will capture your emotions and memories perfectly.
Ready to create your song? Start your custom song journey with Music Hut today!