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AI Music for Commercials and Ads: What You Need to Know

Complete guide to using AI-generated music in advertising. Learn about licensing, best practices, and how to create effective ad music.

Lriza Team

AI Music Experts

January 25, 2026
Modern advertising agency creative workspace

AI Music for Advertising: The Complete Guide

Creating music for commercials and ads has traditionally been expensive—custom compositions can cost thousands of dollars. AI music generators are changing this, making professional ad music accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Why AI Music Works for Advertising

TraditionalAI Music
$2,000-50,000+ per track$10-50/month subscription
Weeks of productionMinutes to generate
Complex licensingClear commercial rights
Revision costsUnlimited regeneration

Types of Commercial Music

Brand Jingles

Short, memorable melodies associated with your brand:

  • 5-15 seconds typically
  • Catchy and memorable
  • Reflects brand personality
  • Works across media

Background Scores

Music supporting the visual narrative:

  • Matches emotional arc
  • Enhances storytelling
  • Doesn't overpower message
  • Professional quality

Sonic Logos

Ultra-short audio signatures:

  • 2-5 seconds
  • Instantly recognizable
  • Plays at end/beginning
  • Like audio "logo"

AI Prompts for Different Ad Types

Product Launch

"Exciting, modern product launch music, builds anticipation, premium feel, cinematic impact, innovative and cutting-edge, 30 seconds with strong ending"

Emotional Brand Story

"Warm, emotional brand music, piano-led with strings, builds from intimate to uplifting, inspirational journey, 60 seconds"

Energetic Promo

"High-energy promotional music, driving beat, modern production, exciting and urgent, calls to action, 15 seconds with impact ending"

Luxury/Premium

"Sophisticated, elegant music for luxury brand, refined and tasteful, subtle and premium, timeless quality, 30 seconds"

Tech/Innovation

"Futuristic technology brand music, clean electronic elements, innovative and forward-thinking, sleek and modern, 20 seconds"

Local Business

"Friendly, approachable small business music, warm and welcoming, professional but personal, trustworthy feel, 30 seconds"

Licensing Considerations

What You Need

  • Commercial use rights
  • Broadcast rights (if on TV/radio)
  • Digital advertising rights
  • Geographic coverage
  • Duration of use

With Lriza Premium

  • Full commercial rights included
  • Use in any advertising
  • No additional licensing fees
  • Unlimited usage duration

Best Practices for Ad Music

Timing

  • Match music to visual cuts
  • Sync big moments
  • Allow space for voiceover
  • End cleanly

Emotion

  • Support, don't override
  • Match brand personality
  • Enhance the message
  • Connect with audience

Technical

  • Use highest quality export
  • Check at different volumes
  • Test on various devices
  • Ensure clean audio

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Music too loud: Drowns message
  2. Wrong emotional tone: Confuses audience
  3. Generic choices: Doesn't stand out
  4. Poor timing: Doesn't match visuals
  5. Licensing issues: Legal problems later

Start Creating Ad Music

Download Lriza and create professional advertising music in minutes. From brand jingles to full commercial scores, generate what you need instantly.

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