Worlds of Music: Write AI Prompts for Different Music Styles

Music comes in an incredible variety of styles from cultures around the world, but most AI music tools have been trained primarily on Western music traditions. So what happens when you want to create something different?

In this session, you'll explore the musical building blocks that define different styles from around the globe, including scales, rhythms, and structures that may be unfamiliar to Western ears. Then you'll experiment with prompting techniques to see how far you can push AI tools beyond their comfort zone. Some experiments will succeed, some won't, and both outcomes will teach you something valuable about the possibilities and limitations of today's AI music technology. No prior music or programming experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of music they’d like to explore.

Registration is required.

This program is part of the Innovator in Residence (AI and Music Production) program, which is designed to help beginner and intermediate learners build knowledge and creative skills and get hands-on with current AI tools in music production and learn about the history, copyright and ethics of generative music. For more information and a full list of programs, visit tpl.ca/airesident.