The first time I ever walked into a choir room was in 7th grade. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Before I knew it I was taking singing tests to see which part I would be best at singing in. Before I knew it, I was given my first piece of sheet music, our high school Alma Mater. I learned how to sing the melody and then sing the song in my part (Alto II). The years went on in which I had a choir class one period a day for the next five years until I graduated until high school. I met some of my closest friends in choir, the kind of friends who share the same music taste you do and you can burst into an acappella version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with. I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world. I remember my last day in that choir room, it was beyond bittersweet. Within the short amount of time, I made a home in the choir room (aside from actually living there sometimes). I would always treasure those 45 minutes of the day to leave the stress of trigonometry or APUSH and to just sing. I sang my Alma Mater for the last time and said goodbye to the place that helped form who I was. When I left high school, I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to find something that could replace the way I felt in high school choir. I took a small chance on the new choir at Gannon and completely fell in love with it. I was singing the same songs I sung in my high school choir but with a different family and a brand new environment. College is all about taking a chance and I took a huge leap in joining that choir and it really paid off in the end. It wasn't until I joined that new choir that I fully learned of the beauty that music contains and the power it has to bring people together. The many people that I have encountered that I consider my closest friends are because of the horror stories I share with them about choir and the ones they share with me. I owe most of the success of my first year of college to the things I learned in choir and through the experiences I have had there. The family that I made in both college and high school will always be there for me when I just need to sing my heart out with some latin verses or a piece from the Les Mis soundtrack. I will always hold the first time I sang the Alma Mater in my heart, as well as the first time I walked into Gannon's choir room with the most joy ever. I want to extend the closest thank you to my high school choir director for all that he did for us and for my high school and college experience.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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