May 5, 2025
3,960 words

Compositional Time Capsule:

Documenting My Conceptual, Stylistic, and Technical Practices

...The mind creates fantasy—not symbols on a page or vibrations in the air. I came to understand the phrase ‘music is the silence between the notes’ while studying videography. A film shot at 24 frames per second gives the mind just enough information to believe the story is real—but not enough to realize it’s fake. It’s a kind of visual Dunning-Kruger effect. The mind fills in the gaps—that’s the beautiful deception. 48fps, by contrast, is simply actors role-playing. Just so, I’m drawn to music that is elusive—secretive, reserved, interpretable: the silence between notes... Read More

January 3, 2024
3,318 words

Artificial Intelligence in Music Composition

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a pressing issue of our time, particularly for those in creative fields. In September 2023, the conclusion of a 148-day strike involving over 11,000 Hollywood screenwriters emphasized a growing demand for protective legislation from the perceived threats of AI. Many composers are also concerned about the impacts of AI but are unfamiliar with its musical applications. This essay provides an introduction to AI-generated music and its implications... Read More