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Google's Lyria 3 Pro Makes You a Music Producer

Carson West

— 4 min read

PLUS: How to create custom background music for your videos in 4 steps

✉️ Editor's Note

Ever feel like AI is moving at light speed while you're just trying to keep up? Today's stories show how the big players are racing to make AI more useful for everyday tasks. From creating custom music to smarter meeting notes, the focus is shifting from "wow, that's cool" to "here's how this makes your life easier." Let's dive in.

— Sarah Chen, Editor

🗞️ TODAY IN AI

1. Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model: Google has upgraded its AI music generator to create longer, more customizable tracks that can be integrated across its ecosystem including Gemini and enterprise products. This means you'll soon be able to generate custom background music for presentations, marketing videos, or social media content without any musical expertise. Read more

2. Granola raises $125M, hits $1.5B valuation as it expands from meeting notetaker to enterprise AI app: The popular meeting notetaking app Granola just secured massive funding to transform into a full enterprise AI platform. After listening to user feedback, they're adding enhanced AI agent support that can actually help execute action items from meetings, not just transcribe them. Read more

3. Disney cancels $1 billion OpenAI partnership amid Sora shutdown plans: In a major corporate shakeup, Disney has pulled out of its massive OpenAI partnership following the announcement that Sora will be shut down. Reports suggest Disney was blindsided by the decision, highlighting how quickly the AI landscape can change even for the biggest players. Read more

🔬 DEEP DIVE

By Marcus Rivera

Why Google's Music AI Matters More Than You Think

Google just made professional-grade music creation accessible to everyone. With Lyria 3 Pro, you don't need to know music theory, own expensive software, or hire a composer. The upgraded model creates longer, more complex tracks that can be customized to match specific moods, tempos, and styles—and it's being integrated right into tools you already use.

Why it matters for you. Think about all the times you've needed background music: for a work presentation, a YouTube video, a podcast intro, or even a family slideshow. Previously, you'd either pay for stock music (which everyone else uses) or settle for something generic. Now, you can describe exactly what you want ("upbeat synthwave for a tech product launch" or "gentle acoustic for a meditation app") and get custom music that fits perfectly. For small businesses and content creators, this is a game-changer that saves both money and creative headaches.

The takeaway. Start thinking about where custom music could elevate your work. Make a list of upcoming projects that could benefit from original scores. When Lyria 3 Pro becomes available in Google's ecosystem, you'll be ready to create professional-sounding music that makes your content stand out—without touching a single instrument.

🎓 AI ACADEMY

By Alex Torres

How to create custom background music for your videos with AI

👤 Best for: Content creators, small business owners, marketers, educators, podcasters

Creating professional background music used to require expensive software or hiring composers, but AI tools are changing the game. Here's how to get started with AI music generation for your projects.

  1. Identify your needs: Before generating music, define the mood, tempo, and style you need. Are you creating an energetic promo video? A calming meditation guide? A professional presentation? Write down 3-5 descriptive words that capture the feeling you want.
  2. Choose your tool: While Lyria 3 Pro isn't widely available yet, tools like Suno, Udio, and Google's existing music AI can get you started. Most offer free tiers or trials to experiment with.
  3. Craft your prompt: Be specific about genre, instruments, mood, and length. Instead of "happy music," try "upbeat acoustic guitar with piano accompaniment, 90 BPM, summer vibe, 60 seconds long."
  4. Iterate and refine: Your first generation might not be perfect. Adjust your prompt based on what you like and don't like. Most AI music tools let you regenerate with variations or adjust specific elements.

Sample Prompt (copy and paste this):

Create background music for a professional tech product launch video.
Genre: modern synthwave with electronic elements
Mood: energetic, futuristic, optimistic
Tempo: 120 BPM
Instruments: synthesizer, electronic drums, bass
Length: 90 seconds
Structure: build gradually with a clear climax at 60 seconds
Avoid: vocals, overly aggressive sounds

💡 Pro tip: Generate 2-3 variations of the same prompt and layer them in your video editor. You can fade between different versions for longer videos or use different sections for different parts of your content.

⚡ QUICK HITS

  • 🔧 Reddit's human verification: Reddit is implementing new verification requirements for suspicious accounts to combat bot-driven spam. If you notice unusual account behavior, you might be prompted to verify you're human. Read more
  • 🎯 Meeting AI gets smarter: Beyond just transcription, new AI meeting assistants can now identify action items, assign tasks, and even follow up on decisions made during meetings. [Related to Granola expansion]
  • 🚀 AI music integration: Expect to see AI music generation built directly into video editing software, presentation tools, and social media platforms within the next year. [Related to Lyria 3 Pro]

💬 PROMPT OF THE DAY

Video Background Music Generator

I need background music for a [type of content: explainer video/presentation/social media reel].
The mood should be [describe mood: uplifting/calming/energetic/professional].
Genre preference: [specify: acoustic/electronic/orchestral/synthwave/etc.]
Length needed: [specify: 30 seconds/60 seconds/2 minutes]
Key elements to include: [specify: piano melody/upbeat drums/ambient pads]
Elements to avoid: [specify: vocals/sudden loud changes/repetitive loops]
The music should build gradually and have a clear ending point.

See you tomorrow,
The Have AI Do It Team
Sarah, Marcus, Alex & the crew

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