The Wrong Question About AI-Generated Lyrics
I think we’re asking the wrong question about AI-generated lyrics. The question isn’t: “Can AI write songs?” Clearly it can. The real question is: “Can AI recognize when a lyric should be rewritten?” Those are completely different abilities. Writing creates options. Editing creates quality. One is generation. The other is judgment. Most debates focus on […]
The Most Valuable Creative Skill Is Knowing What to Reject
The biggest advantage in music today has nothing to do with AI. It has nothing to do with better software. It has nothing to do with faster production. The biggest advantage is knowing what to reject. We’re living in an era where ideas are abundant. Lyrics are abundant. Melodies are abundant. Content is abundant. Everybody […]
The Most Honest Feedback I Ever Received About My Music
Years ago, I shared a song I was genuinely proud of. I thought the lyric was clever. I thought the message was clear. I thought people would immediately understand what I was trying to communicate. One listener gave me feedback I’ll never forget. They said: “I understand what you’re saying, but I don’t feel anything.” […]