The Gemini app can now generate original 30‑second music tracks using Google’s Lyria 3 model. Users describe a mood, genre or story — or upload a photo/video — and Gemini creates a soundtrack, optionally with AI‑generated lyrics and shareable cover art. It’s designed for everyday creativity, even if you’ve never made music before.

Music is one of the most personal ways to express yourself — but creating it has traditionally required skills, software, or both. Google’s Gemini app is now lowering that barrier with built‑in music generation: you can turn a simple prompt (or a photo/video) into a short, shareable track.

Powered by Lyria 3, Gemini’s music feature focuses on creativity and self‑expression rather than professional production. You describe what you want to hear, and Gemini generates a 30‑second soundtrack you can share.

Updated as of 19/02/2026: This post reflects the latest Gemini app capability enabling music generation with Lyria 3 and the associated eligibility/rollout requirements.

What’s new in Gemini: AI music generation with Lyria 3

Gemini can generate original 30‑second tracks based on:

• Text prompts (genre, mood, instruments, tempo, story)

• Uploaded photos or short videos (to match the “vibe”)

You can also request lyrics (for a vocal track) and Gemini will generate:

• the music itself

• a shareable output

• and, in some versions, custom cover art for the track

Who can use it (and why you might not see it yet)

This capability is rolling out gradually, so it may not be available to everyone immediately.

Eligibility depends on account and settings. In general, you’ll typically need:

• to be 18+

• a supported Google account sign‑in

• relevant activity settings enabled (so Gemini can provide the experience)

How to create music in the Gemini app

Here’s a simple path that works for most users:

Step 1: Open Gemini and choose the music tool

Look for Create Music (or similar) in the tools menu.

Step 2: Describe the track you want

A good prompt includes:

• Genre: afrobeat, lo‑fi, synthwave, orchestral, indie pop

• Mood: nostalgic, energetic, cinematic, playful

• Tempo: slow jam, mid‑tempo, fast

• Instrumentation: piano-led, heavy bass, acoustic guitar, strings

• Theme/story: what the track is about

Step 3: (Optional) Add a photo or video

If you want something that matches a memory or moment, upload media and ask Gemini to “compose a track that fits the mood”.

Step 4: Iterate once

If the first result isn’t quite right, adjust one variable at a time:

• “Make it brighter and faster.”

• “Less vocals, more instrumental.”

• “Swap drums for a lighter percussion groove.”

Prompt examples you can copy

Try these as templates:

• “Create a mellow lo‑fi track for late‑night studying, soft vinyl crackle, gentle piano, no vocals.”

• “Make an upbeat afrobeat track celebrating a family memory, warm chorus, joyful rhythm, include lyrics.”

• “Use this hiking photo to create a cinematic soundtrack — hopeful build, strings, and a steady drum pulse.”

• “Write a playful R&B slow jam about a missing sock finding its match, with humorous lyrics.”

Responsible use: keep it shareable (and safe)

If you plan to post your track publicly:

• Avoid prompting the tool to imitate a specific artist or a copyrighted song.

• Be transparent when content is AI‑generated.

• Treat outputs as a creative starting point, not a substitute for licensed music in commercial contexts.

How Generation Digital can help

If your organisation is exploring AI for creativity and productivity, we can help you:

• assess use cases and risk

• build governance and acceptable‑use policies

• train teams to get consistent, high‑quality results

Summary

Gemini’s new music feature makes creation feel lightweight: describe a mood, add a photo if you want, and generate a short track you can share. The real value isn’t “AI makes music” — it’s that more people can express ideas musically, with far less friction.

Next steps

• Try one prompt‑only track, then one photo‑based track.

• Save the prompt pattern that works for you.

• If you’re using this in a team setting, set clear guidance on what’s acceptable to generate and share.

FAQs

Q1: How does Gemini help in music creation?
Gemini uses Lyria 3 to generate original 30‑second tracks from text prompts and (in many cases) uploaded photos or videos, letting you specify genre, mood, tempo and optional lyrics.

Q2: Is prior musical experience needed to use Gemini?
No. The experience is designed for beginners: you describe what you want to hear and iterate like a conversation.

Q3: Can I customise my music in Gemini?
Yes. You can steer the result by changing genre, mood, instruments, tempo, and whether you want vocals/lyrics.

Q4: Why can’t I see the music feature in my Gemini app yet?
It’s rolling out gradually and availability can depend on region, account type, age eligibility, and settings.