This week, Tim has Alex Nakarada on to discuss the intricacies of music composition, the impact of AI on creativity, and the challenges of content creation in the modern digital landscape. They explore the balance between using AI tools and maintaining a personal touch in music, the evolving monetization landscape for musicians, and the importance of health and lifestyle choices in fostering creativity. The dialogue emphasizes the need for musicians to adapt to new technologies while staying true to their artistic vision. They discuss the evolution of music distribution, the need for a universal registration system, and the significance of high-quality music files. The conversation also delves into the future of music genres, the role of templates in production, and the impact of technology on the music industry. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of collaboration, learning from mistakes, and the personal connections that music fosters.   Keywords music composition, AI in music, creativity, content creation, monetization, health, lifestyle, music production, personal well-being, creative process, music creation, live sessions, Spotify, copyright, music distribution, music licensing, music genres, templates, music production, collaboration Takeaways Content creation is becoming increasingly tedious and time-consuming for musicians.YouTube's stance on AI-generated content raises questions about monetization.Health and lifestyle choices significantly impact creativity and productivity.Finding a balance between music production and personal well-being is crucial.The creative process often involves revisiting old ideas with fresh perspectives.The future of music may involve more collaboration between human composers and AI. Enjoyment in music creation leads to better audience engagement.Live sessions can help build a fan base.Spotify's model is not supportive of most artists.The future of remixing on Spotify raises concerns for artists.A universal music registration system is needed.   Sound bites "It's been a few months now.""Midjourney is my best friend.""You have to know the rules of the game."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Music Composition and AI Tools02:42 The Role of AI in Sound Effects and Music Creation05:21 Challenges of AI in Music and Art Creation08:03 The Impact of AI on Music Composition and Creativity10:44 Navigating AI Regulations and Monetization in Content Creation13:21 The Evolution of Content Creation and Audience Engagement16:00 Balancing Music Production and Personal Well-being24:37 Weight Loss Journey and Eating Habits27:45 Healthy Cooking and Meal Preparation33:26 Music Production and Creative Process37:53 Challenges with Streaming Platforms51:12 Navigating Copyright and Music Distribution55:43 The Evolving Landscape of Copyright and Music59:02 Navigating Accessibility in the Music Industry01:01:24 The Paradox of Covering Public Domain Songs01:07:36 Exploring New Musical Directions01:14:21 The Importance of Mixing Techniques   Follow me for more royalty free music: https://timkulig.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063945225723 https://www.patreon.com/timkulig https://www.instagram.com/timkuligfreemusic/ Tim Kulig \ timkulig.com