The hottest Music creation Substack posts right now

After a head injury, the author feels an intense need to create music, even though they don't have formal training. They wonder if everyone has hidden musical talents waiting to be discovered.
They find it challenging to express the music in their head, often feeling frustrated by their lack of skills. However, they are using technology, like AI music platforms, to help bring their ideas to life.
The author reflects on how new tech is changing our experience of music, suggesting that AI music might capture the leftovers of human culture rather than the true creative essence.

The app named 'untitled' is designed for music creators to store, edit, and share their work-in-progress music easily. It focuses on making the creative process smoother for artists.
Untitled recently raised $18 million in funding and has gained over 100,000 monthly users, showing that there is a strong demand for tools that support musicians.
The founders believe in creating a unique experience for artists that combines the ease of mobile apps with the depth of traditional music software, aiming to become the go-to platform for all music creation needs.

For quantitative user research projects, default time estimate is one month, divided into planning, data collection, analysis, and final results stages.
LinkedIn algorithm reduces reach for posts with external links, hindering usability and user experience on the platform.
Benchmarking UX quality over time can help track improvements, emphasize UX importance, and guide corrective actions when needed.

LLM can help in creating melodies, harmonies, and drum beats for instrumental music.
Musical notes from LLM can be used to generate MIDI files and then construct audio.
ChatGPT can generate bluesy melodies and even drum loops, but the tracks may end up being generic or plagiarized.

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Creating music with AI involves several steps, from generating initial ideas to fine-tuning them, and these steps help improve the quality of the final song. As you experiment, you learn what works and what doesn't.
People often struggle to define their personal 'taste' when it comes to music or any creative work. It's a mix of feelings, memories, and emotions that can change over time and can't always be easily measured.
AI tools can help with creative tasks, but they don't replace the need for human judgment. Understanding when to invest time in perfecting a creative output can make a big difference in quality.