My Thoughts on Making Music with AI
The rise of popular-level AI is reshaping the music industry. For me, Suno was the breakthrough I needed to create high-quality, polished songs. Before Suno, I had plenty of ideas but no way to make them real. I’m not a strong singer, I’m not a recording engineer, and I don’t own a studio. On top of that, I’m a full-time pastor with limited time.
The day I found Suno, I realized I could finally turn my ideas into finished, radio-ready songs. All I had to bring was creativity. Suno handled the rest.
I know I’m not alone. There are lots of us with good ideas who aren’t “industry-ready.” For us, AI tools open doors that used to be locked.
Still, I know AI music will always face criticism. CD Baby and other distributors won’t accept it. The industry is circling the wagons—and maybe that makes sense. Human-made music is better. Paul Simon’s Graceland is one of the best albums ever made. It's gritty, funny, and soulful in ways that soulless AI can’t touch. That said, my songs still carry soul. My heart is in the writing, even if the voices are digitized.
I know AI isn’t perfect, but it’s the only way I can hear the music in my heart be expressed into the world. And I’m thankful for it, because it gives me another way to honor the Lord. My songs are rooted in Scripture and shaped by a Christian worldview. My goal is simple: to glorify God.
So, I’m not ashamed of using AI. If a song is good, it’s good. The tools don’t matter that much. Some people ask if AI cheapens music or kills jobs. Honestly? My songs aren’t stealing market share. Hardly anyone listens to them!
The truth is, making music makes me happy. Making music that honors God makes me even happier. That’s enough for me. If a song is bad, don’t listen. If it’s good, let it be good, whether AI was involved or not.
So I invite you to listen to my songs with an open mind. I’ve worked hard on them. They’re about worship, comfort, and grace. My dream for them? That one day a great singer or band might pick up one of these songs and bring it to life beyond what I can do. Until then, I’m grateful for the tools I have. And I hope you enjoy what you hear.