History of Generative Music: The Last 50 Years

From the first computer-generated compositions to the AI music tools available today, the past five decades have seen generative music evolve at an extraordinary pace. What began as experiments in university labs has become technology that anyone can access from a laptop or phone.

In this session, you'll trace the rapid evolution of generative music from early computer experiments through to modern AI platforms, discover the key innovations that made today's tools possible, and explore where this technology might be heading next.

Drop-in. No registration 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.