You Can Make Music With AI: Here is How
Okay, I need to share something that completely caught me off guard.
Recently, I stumbled into this whole new world where you can actually make music using AI. And I’m not just talking about basic loops or auto-generated beats — I’m talking full-on melodies, harmonies, even entire songs… created with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
I didn’t see this coming. At all.
How I Discovered It (Totally by Accident)
It all started when I was looking for ways to create background music and sound effects for a game development project. I figured I’d need to dig through royalty-free music libraries or maybe mess around in a DAW like Logic Pro X.
While googling options, I came across a tool called Boomy. It said something like “Make a song in seconds using AI,” and I thought — No way that’s legit. Naturally, I had to try it out.
In less than 10 minutes, I had a beat that sounded… surprisingly good. And I didn’t even have to touch a single knob or record anything.
That was my gateway.
AI Tools for Music Generation
After Boomy, I went down the rabbit hole. I learned that there are platforms that use machine learning to help people, even beginners, compose original music. If you're even a little bit curious, here are some tools that got me hooked and absolutely blew my mind:
AIVA
AIVA is a personal AI music generation assistant. This software writes emotional, cinematic music in seconds across a range of styles. I gave it a genre and a mood, and it generated a score that sounded like it belonged in a movie trailer. I couldn’t believe a professional composer didn’t make it.
Magenta Studio
Built by Google, Magenta Studio lets you generate melodies, continue a tune you start, or create drum patterns — all based on machine learning. I played a few notes on a MIDI keyboard, pressed a button, and it filled in the rest with surprisingly creative results.
Soundraw
Soundraw is an AI music generator that lets you create royalty-free beats in seconds. Their AI is custom-trained on music created in-house, so every beat is legally yours to use, monetize and share. It lets you customize every instrument, download high-quality STEMS, and guarantee 100% of royalties to creators.
LANDR
LANDR is a music production software for music creators. It's best for mastering your tracks and using AI to polish your music. It features unlimited mastering, unlimited distribution to over 150 streaming platforms, and over 3 million royalty-free samples.
This Made Me Fall in Love with Making Music All Over Again
What surprised me most was how enjoyable the whole process was. I’ve always loved music, but I never expected creating it to feel this easy and exciting. With AI, I was able to bring my ideas to life without overthinking or getting stuck in technical details.
It felt natural, creative, and honestly addictive. Every time I generated a melody or built a track, I felt a rush — like, wow, I actually made this. AI didn’t just help me make music — it made the whole experience something I genuinely looked forward to.
Use Cases for AI-Generated Music
Beyond just playing around, I’ve already started using AI-generated music in practical ways:
- Background music for video games
- Background tracks for homemade videos
- Quick demos for ideas I want to expand on later
- Inspiration tracks for when I’m stuck creatively
And even though AI helps with the heavy lifting, I still feel in control. I get to shape the final result, tweak what I like, and guide the creative direction.
AI is not just replacing creativity in music — it is amplifying it.
AI Makes Music Creation Possible For Everyone
I still can’t believe how far this tech has come — and that I almost missed it.
A few months ago, if you told me I’d be making my own music using AI, I would’ve laughed. But now? I’m creating tracks I’m actually proud of — no fancy gear, no music rehearsals, just pure creativity and fun.
There’s still so much to learn, but here’s what I know for sure: making music is possible for anyone now. And honestly? It’s addicting.
If you’ve ever wanted to try making music but didn’t know where to start — this is it. Give one of these AI tools a shot. Just mess around and see what happens. You might be just as blown away as I was.
