Starting a Song in the Editor

When you create a new song, the editor offers multiple ways to get going fast depending on your workflow. This page shows the available start options and when to choose each.

Start From Scratch

Choose this when you want a completely blank canvas and prefer to build your song structure manually.

• Begin by adding your first section (e.g., Verse, Chorus) and then insert content blocks (lyrics, chords, etc.) within it.
• You can always rearrange sections later, so don’t worry about getting the perfect structure immediately.

Tip: If you’re new to the editor’s building blocks, see the overview at Song Editor and the details under Blocks.

Start From Template

Use a ready-made structure to jump straight into writing. This is great for common forms like Verse/Chorus/Bridge.

Click “From Template” on the song start screen.

The template chooser dialog opens. Pick a template or use the default selection. Click “Insert Structure”. Your song is populated with pre-made sections you can edit and rearrange.

The final song structure

After inserting, you’ll see sections like Verse, Chorus, and Bridge already added to your song:

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Start With AI Scaffold (Premium)

If your space has a Premium plan, you can use AI to generate an initial song structure. This is helpful for brainstorming forms, section counts, or a quick starting point around a topic. Based on your input (topic, mood, genre), the AI suggests a matching song structure and a whole storyline of the song split into sections. The storyline will then help you write lyrics and music for each section.

Click “Generate with AI”

Click the “Generate with AI” button on the start screen.

Describe what you want

In the dialog, enter a topic (e.g., “summer love song”) and optionally genre, mood, or additional instructions for the AI.

If you want a certain language, specify this in the additional instructions textbox.

Generate and refine

Click “Generate”. After a brief wait, sections appear in your song. Edit, move, or remove them like any other section. Open section properties to tweak repeats, names, and more.

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Import From Image (Premium)

Turn a photo of handwritten or printed lyrics/chords into editable song sections. Perfect for capturing ideas from your notebook or a rehearsal whiteboard.

Click “From Pen & Paper”

Click the “From Pen & Paper” button on the song start screen.

Upload your image

The import dialog opens. Upload a clear photo of your handwritten or printed notes.

Preview before converting

After selecting an image, review the preview to ensure everything is visible.

Convert with AI

Click “Convert”. The AI scans the image, recognizes text and chords, and builds the song structure.

Review the result

When finished, your editor is populated with sections and lines you can immediately edit.

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Which option should I pick?

• From Scratch: You want total manual control from the first step.
• From Template: You like a familiar structure and want to write right away.
• Import From Image: You have lyrics/chords on paper or a photo and want to convert them into editable blocks.
• Generate with AI: You want a quick, suggestive starting point tailored to a topic, mood, or genre.