AI is only really impacting professional studio musicians. The arranger has always been primarily a live music tool for amateurs and professionals alike. I don’t think AI is going to change the live scene.

And, bottom line, music is FUN to play..! AI can’t change that. People are always going to want to play, and live venues are always going to want a human making music. Whether it’s a piano, a guitar, an arranger or a groove box, people want to watch PEOPLE play music.

If I made a living doing commercials or video and film music, I’d be worried. But my days doing that are long over. And live music always was my first love. I think we’re good to go…