Majority of musicians now use AI in their creative process, study shows
A new study shows nearly 9 in 10 musicians now use AI in their creative process. Find out how these tools are changing the way music gets made.
A new survey from music-tech platform LANDR reveals that 87% of musicians and producers now use AI in at least one part of their creative workflow.
The study, which polled over 1,200 creators ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals, found that artists are using AI for everything from songwriting and instrumental generation to mixing, mastering, artwork creation, and promotion.
Many participants said AI helps them fill gaps in their skill set or access tools they otherwise couldn’t. One respondent described using AI “like a band of session musicians,” while others said they rely on it for creating instrumental beds or vocal ideas when collaborators aren’t available.
The report also found that 29% of musicians have used AI song-generation tools to create components of their tracks. Full-song generation remains less common, as most artists still want to maintain creative control and shape the final product themselves.
That said, not everyone is completely sold. While creators appreciate the convenience and speed, some worry that AI-generated content can feel generic or lack emotional nuance. Concerns also linger around originality, ownership, and the broader impact of AI on the identity of human-made music.
For independent musicians in particular, AI can be a game-changer, allowing them to produce, mix, master, and promote tracks without needing a large team or expensive studio setup. This is contributing to the rise of a new breed of DIY artist who can handle nearly every part of the process on their own.