1. Choose one situation or feeling: a quiet morning after a long trip is more concrete than a stack of vague adjectives.

2. Set the musical direction: pick a genre, a rough pace and two or three main instruments before adding production detail.

3. Decide on vocals: supply original, sectioned lyrics for a vocal track, or choose an instrumental direction without sung words.

4. Describe the arrangement: say how the verse should differ from the chorus, and where the energy should rise or settle.

5. Review the credit quote and inputs before generating: remove contradictory instructions and keep a copy of the brief you used.

6. Compare drafts one change at a time: listen for pacing, vocal clarity and transitions, then adjust only the weakest part of the brief.

7. Check before sharing: confirm the current terms and permissions for your inputs; keep the prompt, version notes and relevant license information.