Musicians and Singers

AI tools are already helping musicians with routine tasks, but the creative work is still mostly human. For example, an app called Songscription uses AI to turn any recorded song into sheet music or guitar tabs ^[1]. Music software like Steinberg Cubase now includes AI that can split a mix into separate stems (vocals, drums, bass, etc.) for remixing ^[1].

Apps such as Moises let a singer isolate and adjust parts of a recording so they can practice a song’s melody or rhythm by themselves ^[2]. Another tool, ReSing by IK Multimedia, can take a rough “scratch” vocal take and produce a polished studio vocal track ^[1]. These programs automate routine steps (like transposing songs, mixing, or fixing pitch) to help musicians work faster.

But key tasks still require humans: writing new songs, choosing how to perform them, and bringing emotion and originality to music. As one singer put it, AI “lacks originality” and the real human touch that fans love ^[1]. In short, today’s AI mostly augments musicians’ work (by saving time on chores) rather than replacing live performance or personal creativity.

Musicians and studios are cautiously adopting AI. Many helpful AI tools are already available or built into recording software, which can cut costs and speed up production. For example, Reuters reports that major record labels are negotiating deals so AI companies can legally use stored songs, treating each AI-generated play like a paid stream for the original artist ^[3].

At the same time, AP News notes that a noticeable share of new song uploads (around 18%) may use AI tools ^[4], raising questions about copyright and payment for creators. These examples show both interest and concern: labels want AI to help make music more efficiently, but they are also figuring out how to compensate real artists. Many singers and fans remain careful: as one artist warned, AI “performances” often feel artificial and don’t acknowledge the human creators ^[1].

Overall, AI in music is growing (saving time on technical tasks), but human skills – creativity, live performance, and personal style – are still what make music special. That means AI is seen as a helpful assistant, not a replacement, which is hopeful news for musicians.