| Platform | YouTube & Shorts |
|---|---|
| Tools | Suno |
| Category | Faceless Content |
| Type | Real public example |
| Source | @DeOpenSourceGuy on X · Aug 2026 |
| Updated |
Watch the video
How To Start an AI Music YouTube Channel (WITH Monetization)
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What did they do?
The poster writes lyrics and some composition but cannot sing, so they make the songs with Suno and post them on a new YouTube channel.
What were the results?
They claim 156k views and 1,800 subscribers in about 7 weeks after launch, with very little spent on YouTube ads. Not verified.
What tools do you need?
Suno (ai music and songs from a text prompt).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: Suno has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Worth knowing
Suno lets non-singers turn their own lyrics into finished songs. Check Suno's plan terms for commercial use and YouTube's rules on AI and originality.
What prompt can I copy?
Here are my lyrics: [paste]. Suggest 3 music styles for them, a Suno-style prompt for each (genre, tempo, mood, vocal type), and a YouTube title and description for the best one.
Source: post by @DeOpenSourceGuy on X · Aug 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures are as reported and not independently verified. Updated . Share
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