In this episode of the Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast, Bree Noble and Tara Brueske dive into the multifaceted world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing impact on the music industry. As Gen X musicians and entrepreneurs, they offer a unique perspective, balancing the nostalgia of more analog times with a forward-thinking embrace of technology.
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Navigating AI in Music: Bree and Tara’s Honest Chat on Technology and Creativity
The Role of AI in Music Creation
Bree Noble highlights that while she does not personally use AI for vocal recordings, she regularly encounters AI-generated music through her role at Women of Substance Radio & Podcast. She maintains a clear boundary on her platform, choosing to feature only human female artists, though she understands the appeal and accessibility that AI demos provide for songwriters, especially those without the means for costly studio time .
Tara Brueske, a voice teacher, points out the noticeable traits of AI vocals—particularly unnaturally high ranges and a lack of nuance, making it easy to distinguish them from human performances. Both agree that overproduced, AI-generated vocals often lack the quirks and rawness that distinguish great artists .
AI as a Songwriting and Productivity Tool
AI’s value as a songwriting assistant is undeniable. Bree Noble shares about past experiences using older tools for idea generation and how modern AI platforms (like ChatGPT) have turbocharged the process, helping with everything from finding metaphorical language to quickly creating demos and resume templates , . Tara Brueske frequently leverages AI for email inspiration, cover letters, and refining written communications.
The conversation distinguishes between AI-generated and AI-assisted music, acknowledging the grey areas. While a fully AI-generated song may not fit their artistic values, using AI to assist with instrumentation or lyric brainstorming is positioned as a practical, ethical, and empowering choice for musicians with limited resources .
Productivity, Personal Life, and AI
Both speakers discuss how AI serves as a valuable productivity aid outside music—creating smart task reminders, generating itineraries for trips, or recommending restaurants and deals , . They note that good website presence is increasingly important for being found by AI-powered search tools—social media alone is not enough .
Authenticity, Branding, and Guardrails
A recurring theme is the necessity for authenticity. Bree Noble and Tara Brueske stress the importance of maintaining an individual voice and using AI as a supportive tool rather than a crutch. Setting brand guardrails and creating distinctive, personal content helps them avoid the “vanilla” output frequently associated with generic AI prompts .
Even when leveraging AI for book editing or content polish, they advocate balancing its convenience with genuine, human touches to maintain a relatable, authentic brand .
Final Thoughts
The episode closes with both speakers agreeing that AI can help musicians and entrepreneurs save time and resources, provided it is used thoughtfully. Rather than replacing the human element, AI should amplify it—helping creators become more productive while remaining true to their authentic selves .
Links Mentioned In This Episode
- Profitable Musician LLC on Instagram: @ProfitableMusicianLLC
- Tara Brueske Music on Instagram: @TaraBrueskeMusic
- FMA (Female Musician Academy) Group (referenced as a place for learning about AI and branding)
- Women of Substance Radio & Podcast
Have a question or topic suggestion? Reach out to Bree Noble or Tara Brueske via Instagram!