5 Ways to Make Your Instagram Reels Stand Out with Original Music

Instagram's algorithm loves original content. And one of the easiest ways to create truly original content? Original music.

Here are 5 proven strategies to make your Reels stand out using custom AI-generated music.

1. Match Your Music to Your Brand Aesthetic

Generic stock music doesn't reflect your unique brand. When you create custom music, you can:

Choose colors that match your brand (in visualizer videos)

Select genres that resonate with your audience

Build a consistent audio identity

Pro tip: Create 3-4 signature tracks for different content types (tutorials, behind-the-scenes, product showcases).

2. Sync Your Edits to the Beat

The best Reels have cuts and transitions that hit perfectly with the music. When you create your own music, you know exactly where the beats drop.

With AI-generated tracks from HitsForge, you get:

Predictable beat patterns

Clear song structure

Full control over energy levels

3. Use Music That Matches Your Content Length

Stock tracks are usually 2-3 minutes. Reels are 15-90 seconds. This mismatch means awkward fades and cuts.

Custom music can be generated to match your exact duration, with proper intros, builds, and outros that fit your content perfectly.

4. Create Audio Trends, Don't Just Follow Them

When you use original music and your Reel goes viral, YOUR audio becomes the trend. Other creators will use your sound, giving you credit and exposure.

This is impossible with stock music that everyone else also has access to.

5. Never Worry About Copyright Again

Nothing kills momentum like a copyright claim. With original AI-generated music:

✅ Full commercial rights

✅ No revenue sharing

✅ No sudden takedowns

✅ Use anywhere, forever

Bonus: Visualizer Videos

One secret weapon for engagement? Music visualizer videos. They're:

Hypnotic and scroll-stopping

Easy to create with your custom music

Perfect for lo-fi, ambient, or electronic tracks

Great for promoting your brand while people chill

HitsForge generates both the music AND the visualizer video automatically, optimized for 9:16 vertical format.

Start Creating

Ready to level up your Reels game? Create your first original track in under 5 minutes and see the difference original music makes.

Your content deserves original sound.