Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“AI Generated Music” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding AI Generated Music
1. What is AI generated music?
2. How does AI create music?
3. Can AI generated music sound like human-made music?
4. Do you think AI can have its own style of music?
5. Is AI generated music popular in your country?

II. The Creation Process
6. What tools are used to make AI generated music?
7. How long does it take for AI to create a piece of music?
8. Can AI write lyrics as well as music?
9. Do you need to be a musician to use AI music software?
10. How can AI learn from different types of music?

III. The Impact on Musicians
11. Do you think AI will replace human musicians?
12. How can AI generated music help new artists?
13. What are the benefits of AI music for professional musicians?
14. Can AI help teach music to beginners?
15. How do musicians feel about AI generated music?

IV. Legal and Ethical Considerations
16. Who owns the rights to AI generated music?
17. Is it ethical to use AI to copy another artist’s style?
18. Can AI generated music be copyrighted?
19. Should AI generated music be used in movies and commercials?
20. How can we make sure AI respects copyright laws?

V. The Future of AI in Music
21. What is the future of AI generated music?
22. Can AI improve the quality of music over time?
23. Will AI change the way we discover new music?
24. How might AI influence music education in the future?
25. Do you think there will be AI music concerts?

VI. Comparing AI and Human Music
26. What are the differences between AI and human-created music?
27. Can you tell if a song was created by AI or a human?
28. What makes human-created music special?
29. Do you prefer music made by humans or AI?
30. How does emotion play a role in AI vs. human music?

VII. Genres and Styles
31. What genres of music can AI create?
32. Can AI create new genres of music?
33. How does AI handle complex music styles?
34. Which music genres do you think are best for AI to create?
35. Can AI combine different genres to make unique music?

VIII. AI Music in the Industry
36. How is AI music being used in the music industry?
37. Can AI help in music production and mixing?
38. What are the cost benefits of using AI in music production?
39. How might AI change the role of music producers?
40. Will AI generated music create new jobs in the music industry?

IX. Accessibility and Collaboration
41. How does AI music make creating music more accessible?
42. Can AI collaborate with human musicians?
43. How can people with no musical background use AI to make music?
44. Do you think AI can help people with disabilities create music?
45. How can AI music bring people together?

X. Personal Opinions on AI Music
46. Would you listen to music composed by AI?
47. How do you feel about AI’s role in the creative process?
48. Do you think AI can truly be creative?
49. Would you use AI to create your own music?
50. Do you think AI music can evoke emotions like human music does?

XI. AI Music for Gaming and Virtual Reality
51. How can AI music enhance video games?
52. Can AI create dynamic music that changes with gameplay?
53. What role does AI music have in virtual reality experiences?
54. Do you think AI can create personalized music for gamers?
55. How might AI music impact the gaming industry?

XII. Education and AI Music
56. How can AI music tools be used in education?
57. Can AI music software help students learn music theory?
58. What are the benefits of using AI for music education?
59. How might AI change the way music is taught in schools?
60. Do you think AI can inspire more people to learn about music?

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