The custom song intake form template, free to copy

The recipient's name and how it's spelled and pronounced. Getting a name wrong in a gift song is unforgivable — ask directly.

The buyer's name or how they want to be referred to, so the song can speak in their voice if needed.

Birthday, anniversary, wedding, proposal, memorial, or just because. The occasion sets the whole tone.

Partner, parent, child, best friend — the relationship shapes the perspective the lyric is written from.

Ask for real specifics — a place, a habit, an inside joke, a nickname. Vague answers make vague songs; examples in your prompt help buyers open up.

Pet names, a hometown, a wedding date, a shared saying — the details a buyer will scan the finished song for.

Sensitive topics, an ex, a name they don't use. Cheap to ask, expensive to get wrong.

Joyful, nostalgic, romantic, comforting. One line of emotional direction guides both lyrics and music.

Offer a few choices — acoustic, pop, country, R&B, folk. Pills are easier for buyers than an open text box.

Male, female, or no preference. A simple choice that meaningfully changes the result.

An artist or track that captures the vibe. Optional, but a single reference sharpens your Suno prompt fast.

Upbeat vs. slow, short vs. full-length. Helpful for setting expectations before you generate.

Their real deadline, not the platform default. Surfaces rush jobs before they become emergencies.

Especially for uncommon names — vocals that mispronounce the recipient undo the whole gift.

MP3, plus a lyric card or cover if you offer them. Confirms what's included so there's no mismatch at handoff.

One open field at the end catches the detail your fields didn't ask for.