Young creatives embracing AI in music making

New research from Youth Music has found 63% of young creatives are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help them produce their art, including music making. 

In comparison, the charity found that among those aged over 55, only 19% said they would use AI to assist with their creative vision, highlighting how different generations are reacting to shifting technologies.

Young creatives using AI in music making said that it made creating both quicker and easier, which the charity suggested might help to equalise access to the music industry. 

Dr Robert Laidlow, AI Expert at Jesus College Oxford, told the charity, using AI as a “human collaborator” could be helpful for young people attempting to discover new sounds.

Against concern from industry leaders and established artists that AI could lead to a decline in human creativity and innovation, the charity’s findings suggested it could offer to ways to improve imagination and creative thinking.

“There are still important questions to be addressed around the monetising of AI and the ownership of content, for example,” said Matt Griffiths, CEO of Youth Music.
 
“However, what we're hearing right now from the next generation of creatives is excitement around its potential to equalise access to making, learning and earning in music. 

“Especially those who don’t have the advantage of expensive music education or equipment to aid their learning process, or paid support to run their business.”

The charity said overall young creatives expressed a positive outlook on the future of the industry, viewing AI as a way to assist with the creation of new music, rather than a way to generate it outright.