Introduction to AI in Music: Composition, Production, and Analysis

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the music industry, opening up unprecedented creative possibilities for creators, producers, and theorists alike. This text-based course guides you through the fundamental concepts of AI-driven music generation, processing, and analysis. You will transition from a curious music enthusiast to a practitioner capable of using AI tools to enhance your creative workflow, draft melodies, and analyze audio files using modern frameworks. What you'll learn: Understand the core terminology of generative music and neural audio synthesis; Generate original melodies, harmonies, and rhythm patterns using AI-assisted composition techniques; Apply machine learning concepts to automate mixing, mastering, and audio separation; Analyze musical structures, chords, and genres using automated audio analysis models; Navigate the ethical, copyright, and creative implications of using AI in the music industry. The course begins with foundational definitions of digital audio, MIDI, and basic machine learning concepts before moving into practical integration of AI tools in modern production workflows. Designed for absolute beginners, this course requires no prior programming experience or formal music theory training. Start exploring the future of sound and elevate your creative process today.