At that point, I was barely scratching the surface—testing buttons, listening more than shaping, and trying to understand what this tool actually could be.
Fast forward two weeks, and while I wouldn’t claim mastery, I can honestly say I’ve moved a little further under the skin of it. Progress has been slow, but steady. And importantly: it’s been genuinely exciting.
A Workflow That Feels Like Discovery
My process has settled into a fairly consistent pattern. I usually start with a song I’ve already made. I open it in Suno Studio, listen through it several times, and then—somewhere between the third and fifth listen—ideas begin to form. Small thoughts at first: What if this was more stripped down? What if that instrument stepped back a little?
From there, the real work begins. Sometimes it’s about removing instruments to let the song breathe. Other times it’s about adjusting the output of individual instruments or stems to bring certain elements forward while pushing others into the background. The goal is always the same: to make the track sound more like me.
Experimentation, Successes, and Failures
One of the most enjoyable parts has been adding new tracks purely for experimentation. Changing instrumentation can dramatically shift the emotional center of a song, and Suno Studio makes that kind of exploration inviting rather than intimidating.
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time chasing a more prominent Hammond organ sound. Sometimes it works beautifully and adds warmth, soul, and character. Other times it simply doesn’t land—and that’s fine. Those missteps are part of learning the tool and understanding its strengths and limitations.
Slow Progress Is Still Progress
What I appreciate most is that the learning curve doesn’t feel rushed. Each session reveals something new, even if it’s just a slightly better understanding of how small adjustments can change the overall feel of a track. I’m hopeful that in a few more weeks, I’ll be even more comfortable—and even more adventurous—inside Suno Studio.
Still Early Days, Still Exciting
I’m very aware that I’m still in the early stages of this journey. But that’s also what makes it fun. There’s a sense of possibility every time I open a project, a feeling that the song could still surprise me.
Below, you’ll find links to a few tracks I’ve run through Suno Studio and that I’m genuinely happy with. Take a listen—and feel free to judge for yourself.
- My Inner Limitations
- My Lanterne
- Switchblade
- Icycles (yes, the mis-spelling is intentional)
