u/chainofchance

Do you think it's possible to learn a new instrument entirely through online videos? What advice would you give to people starting to learn an instrument?

Do you think it's possible to learn a new instrument entirely through online videos? What advice would you give to people starting to learn an instrument?

When we are young, we usually like fast and simple music. But after a certain age, jazz sounds so much better to us.

Why do you think this happens? Do our ears get tired of simple music? Or do we just need more life experience to understand it?

Perhaps there are some who have loved since a very young age. I want to hear your thoughts.

That's the story. That's the incentive.

Companies that actually license music and pay artists fairly can't compete with this. Ethical behavior is currently a financial disadvantage.

Independent artists whose music might have been used without permission? No resources to fight back. No coordination. Just indirect damage.

What will this industry look like in five years?

I watch movies and TV shows that are music-themed or that meaningfully touch upon music, and I need more recommendations.

Films I've watched:

• Amadeus (1984): obsession, genius, jealousy
• Whiplash (2014): the cost of perfection
• Sound of Metal (2019): not strictly about music but about what it means to lose it
• Bohemian Rhapsody (2018): Queen's story
• Elvis (2022): the machine behind the myth
• The Chorus (2004): music as redemption
• August Rush (2007): music as instinct
• Copying Beethoven (2006)

Series:

• The Playlist: Spotify's rise told from every angle, musicians, lawyers, developers, record store owners. Underrated I think.
• Amadeus (2025): still working through this one

Hello everyone,

I don’t have seizures as long as I take my medication. But I don’t know whether it’s a side effect of the medication or because of the seizure focus in my brain, but my memory has never been the same as it used to be. Has any solution been found for this?

Should you mention that you don't use AI in your music on websites, profiles, social media posts, promotion material, etc.?

I go back and forth on this. Sometimes I think some listeners would appreciate knowing your music comes from a real human - that you worked hard to create your music, but other times it seems unwise to say anything to avoid stirring up controversy. I'm not sure the casual listener cares either way.

What are your thoughts?

Let's say you're a Pink Floyd fan but you also like black/death metal, now you'll be able to listen to a harder version of their songs.

Many people will find that cool. But let's look at what's actually happening: two of the industry's biggest players have agreed to turn artists' voices, melodies, and identities into a customizable product.

Questions of approval and compensation are still open. Neither company has released detailed information on how artists will be paid – it's not even clear if they'll have any meaningful say in the matter. This is the kind of thing that seems fun or cool but quietly takes power away from the people who make the music.

Let's say you're a Pink Floyd fan but you also like black/death metal, now you'll be able to listen to a harder version of their songs.

Many people will find that cool. But let's look at what's actually happening: two of the industry's biggest players have agreed to turn artists' voices, melodies, and identities into a customizable product.

Questions of approval and compensation are still open. Neither company has released detailed information on how artists will be paid – it's not even clear if they'll have any meaningful say in the matter. This is the kind of thing that seems fun or cool but quietly takes power away from the people who make the music.

Sad news.

I need some advice because I’m not sure what the right thing to do is.

My boyfriend is divorced and has two kids from his previous marriage. They live in another city, so he only sees them about every two weeks. He also doesn’t really have much communication with their mother.

Recently, I saw something on TikTok by accident. I don’t follow his kids, but their post came up on my feed, and I saw photos/videos where they were smoking.

I’m really unsure if I should tell my boyfriend or not. On one hand, I feel like as their father, maybe he should know. On the other hand, I don’t want to put more emotional weight on him, especially because he already feels like there isn’t much he can do from far away.

We had a conversation before where he said something like, “Even if I knew my kids were smoking, what could I really do? The maximum punishment would be hitting them, and of course I would never do that. So I can’t really stop it.” So I know this topic might just make him feel helpless or guilty.

I’m not trying to interfere with his parenting or judge his kids. I just accidentally saw it and now I feel weird keeping it to myself.

Would you want to know if you were the parent? Or would telling him only create unnecessary stress?

I need some advice because I’m not sure what the right thing to do is.

My boyfriend is divorced and has two kids from his previous marriage. They live in another city, so he only sees them about every two weeks. He also doesn’t really have much communication with their mother.

Recently, I saw something on TikTok by accident. I don’t follow his kids, but their post came up on my feed, and I saw photos/videos where they were smoking.

I’m really unsure if I should tell my boyfriend or not. On one hand, I feel like as their father, maybe he should know. On the other hand, I don’t want to put more emotional weight on him, especially because he already feels like there isn’t much he can do from far away.

We had a conversation before where he said something like, “Even if I knew my kids were smoking, what could I really do? The maximum punishment would be hitting them, and of course I would never do that. So I can’t really stop it.” So I know this topic might just make him feel helpless or guilty.

I’m not trying to interfere with his parenting or judge his kids. I just accidentally saw it and now I feel weird keeping it to myself.

Would you want to know if you were the parent? Or would telling him only create unnecessary stress?

Genine question.

Are people just sitting down and trying to write a song in 5-10 minutes and then throwing their hands up and saying, "I can't come up with anything, I guess I have to generate everything with a vague prompt with AI?"

Folks, every time you sit down and decide you want to write music, you're not going to necessarily produce something that will become a song.

Patience and persistence in creating a beautiful piece of art that you're satisfied with takes time.

Hi everyone,

I recently created a subreddit called r/NoAIJustMusic and wanted to share it here.

For me, music has never just been background noise. It has truly changed the way I understand myself, my emotions, and even other people. It has defined my work, my spouse, my friends in life.

That's why the rise of AI-generated music seems complicated to me. I'm not here to criticize technology or start another angry debate. I just wanted to create a space for people who care about the human side of music: real voices, real instruments, imperfect recordings, songwriting, personal stories, live performances, and the little details that make a song feel alive.

The subreddit is called No AI, Just Music because that's exactly what I hope it will be: a place to share, discuss, and appreciate music made by people.

It's still very new, and honestly, I would be really grateful for any kind of support. Even just joining, sharing a song, starting a discussion, or giving feedback means a lot.

If the music helped you understand yourself a little better, I would have loved for you to be there

Lately, I've learned that some people don't get goosebumps or shivers from music, and that really surprised me. I thought almost everyone experienced this feeling at some point.

But I've also noticed that I don't feel it as often as I used to. I still love music, but this intense physical reaction is happening less frequently lately, and I don't know why.

Do you get goosebumps from music? And if so, do you experience it as often as you used to?

Hi everyone,

I recently created a subreddit called r/NoAIJustMusic and wanted to share it here.

For me, music has never just been background noise. It has truly changed the way I understand myself, my emotions, and even other people. It has defined my work, my spouse, my friends in life.

That's why the rise of AI-generated music seems complicated to me. I'm not here to criticize technology or start another angry debate. I just wanted to create a space for people who care about the human side of music: real voices, real instruments, imperfect recordings, songwriting, personal stories, live performances, and the little details that make a song feel alive.

The subreddit is called No AI, Just Music because that's exactly what I hope it will be: a place to share, discuss, and appreciate music made by people.

It's still very new, and honestly, I would be really grateful for any kind of support. Even just joining, sharing a song, starting a discussion, or giving feedback means a lot.

If the music helped you understand yourself a little better, I would have loved for you to be there

Hi everyone,

I recently created a subreddit called r/NoAIJustMusic and wanted to share it here.

For me, music has never just been background noise. It has truly changed the way I understand myself, my emotions, and even other people. It has defined my work, my spouse, my friends in life.

That's why the rise of AI-generated music seems complicated to me. I'm not here to criticize technology or start another angry debate. I just wanted to create a space for people who care about the human side of music: real voices, real instruments, imperfect recordings, songwriting, personal stories, live performances, and the little details that make a song feel alive.

The subreddit is called No AI, Just Music because that's exactly what I hope it will be: a place to share, discuss, and appreciate music made by people.

It's still very new, and honestly, I would be really grateful for any kind of support. Even just joining, sharing a song, starting a discussion, or giving feedback means a lot.

If the music helped you understand yourself a little better, I would have loved for you to be there

I'm curious to know what your all-time favorite Eurovision song is. It doesn't necessarily have to be the winning song, but it could be one you still listen to, one that randomly pops into your head, or one you always come back to.