The Argument Against AI Music
Music professionals argue:
1. "It kills jobs" - Composers lose work to AI
2. "It's not real music" - AI lacks creativity and emotion
3. "It's theft" - AI trained on existing music
4. "It devalues music" - Makes music cheap
These are valid concerns.
But they miss the point.
Why the Argument Is Wrong
Point 1: It does not kill jobs (It creates new ones)
Historical pattern:
AI music does not replace composers. It creates demand from creators who could never afford composers.
Content creator who previously:
Result: More content. More demand for music overall. More opportunity for composers.
Point 2: It IS real music (Just made differently)
Definition of "real music":
AI music meets all criteria.
The delivery method changed, not the output.
Is a digital painting "not real art" because it was not made with a brush?
Point 3: It was not theft (It is transformation)
AI was trained on music, yes.
But:
Point 4: It did not devalue music (It democratized access)
Before:
Now:
Better analogy: Does affordable housing "devalue" real estate? No. It expands the market.
Who AI Music Actually Threatens
Not composers.
Stock music companies like Epidemic Sound and Artlist.
They charge $15-20/month for limited tracks.
AI gives unlimited for same price.
Those companies should be concerned. Not composers.
The Future
Composers have two choices:
1. Resist: Continue arguing AI is bad. Get left behind.
2. Adapt: Use AI as tool. Augment their work. Increase output.
Smartere approach: Composer creates 1 song/month using traditional methods. Takes 20 hours.
Or: Composer uses AI to generate 10 variations. Picks best. Refines. Creates in 5 hours.
10x output. Same time.
My Take
I use Mubert for background music.
I would still hire a composer for:
But for production work? Background music? Podcast intros?
AI is better. Faster. Cheaper.
The Nuance
This is not about "AI is better than humans."
It is about:
Composers should be allies, not enemies.
Because more creators = more demand for music overall.
They should just stop being threatened by progress.
Get Started
Do not wait for the industry to figure this out.
Start using AI music now. Get ahead of the curve.
Create your first track: mubert.com/render/pricing