The Wrong Question About AI-Generated Lyrics
When everyone can create, judgment becomes the advantage. Spend enough time online and you’ll eventually stumble into the same argument. Someone shares an AI-generated song. Someone else discovers it was created with artificial intelligence. Then the debate begins. “Are the lyrics original?” “Should AI-generated songs count as real music?” “Is this cheating?” “What happens to […]
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.” […]
Why Emotion Matters More Than Technology in Songwriting
Every few years, the music industry becomes obsessed with a new technology. A new instrument. A new recording technique. A new software platform. A new way of producing sound. Today, the conversation revolves around artificial intelligence. Can AI write songs? Can it generate lyrics? Can it compose melodies? Can it replace songwriters? These questions dominate […]