Songsalive! The Songwriter's Masterclass

AI is changing songwriting fast. But if AI wrote your song… do you actually own it?In this video, Gilli Moon from Songsalive! breaks down what every songwriter needs to know about AI, authorship, and copyright.Following the recent decision involving the Supreme Court of the United States in Thaler v. Perlmutter, U.S. law is clear:copyright protection requires human authorship.So where does that leave songs created with tools like Suno AI? In this podcast, find out:• Why fully AI-generated songs are not copyrightable• What counts as human authorship• When AI is a tool versus the creator• Real examples from songwriting workshops• How Songsalive! approaches AI in song critiqueWhether you're a songwriter, producer, or experimenting with AI music, this is essential to understand before you release or monetize your work.More about Songsalive! at www.songsalive.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit songsalive.substack.com

In this Songsalive! Masterclass, 3x Grammy-nominated Lyricist Pamela Phillips Oland. talks about Life As a Songwriter - Taking the Long View. From Pamela "Songwriters: Sometimes your Mindset needs a Reset! I know you sometimes get Discouraged, Fed-Up, Disgruntled, and ready to just throw in the towel. But I’m here to tell you, you would miss it dreadfully. I’ll give you tips and tricks to help continue to grow your songwriting skills, to recognize what you’re doing right, and where you’re falling short. We’ll discuss the joy and satisfaction of the art, the hard work, the tears, the joy of inspiration, the perseverance, and the rewards!"Listen above, and watch belowPAMELA PHILLIPS OLAND is a 3-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, and author of The Art of Writing Great Lyrics and The Art of Writing Love Songs. She’s the lyricist/co-creator of “Soldier of Orange”—recent winner of Holland’s People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Original Dutch Musical of All Time” selling 4 million tickets, and in it’s 15th year! She’s written hundreds of songs for such artists as Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire, Anne Murray, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Reba McEntyre.At Songsalive!, we help songwriters bring their music to life and thrive in their career. Our dynamic community unites innovative and passionate songwriters, composers, and lyricists from all walks of life, around the world, and of all genres. We provide resources, support, and opportunities for our members to grow and succeed. Learn more at www.songsalive.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit songsalive.substack.com