AI Music as a Tool: My Response to Top Music Attorney
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AI Music Generation is a Tool: A Response to Miss Krystle
I’m not here to argue with a music attorney or claim Miss Krystle is wrong. As a lawyer, her job is to inform her audience of potential risks, and that includes worst-case scenarios. If she didn’t, she’d be negligent in her role. She’s blunt, and as an AI music creator, I sometimes feel my skin thicken listening to her. But I respect that she’s making sure artists understand the landscape they’re working in.
I can’t speak for everyone using AI music, but I can speak for myself—and I believe the silent majority of AI music creators are earnest users. I also speak from 20+ years in emerging technologies across two major tech markets. My stance is simple:
AI is a tool, folks.
AI as a tool isn’t going away, and its integration into music will only grow exponentially as more applications embed music generation into their services. Over the last decade, I’ve worked as more of a project manager, helping SMBs transition from brick-and-mortar to AI-driven cloud services. What’s happening in music now is part of a larger trend: the rise of the empowered individual.
The small business owner is no longer just a storefront or a band with a local following. A single person with a passion for their ideas and a focus on service can now reach millions per sales channel with tools that, just a few years ago, would have required a team and thousands in production costs.
And let’s be very clear about what this means. Someone who wants to recreate childhood bedtime stories after losing a parent can now:
- Turn those lullabies into full songs
- Generate near-professional imagery to accompany them
- Distribute globally with high-quality sound at scale
- Operate a brand solo using AI-powered workflows
This isn’t speculation. This is happening right now. AI isn’t replacing human creativity—it’s expanding what individuals can accomplish.
AI & Copyright: The Reality Check
There are already laws governing copyright protection. AI does not qualify for copyright protection on its own. Nor is there a serious push from major players to make AI-generated music copyrightable.
Take Suno AI as an example. V3 to V3.5 was good, but nobody making real progress is using it straight out of the box without significant post-production. Suno V4 is a leap forward, but look at their progress just within a year—imagine where they’ll be by 2026.
Miss Krystle asks creators to tell their story and explain why they use AI music. So here’s mine:
I Am Jack Righteous
I’m Gary Whittaker, the human behind the AI Spotify artist Jack Righteous. I disclose my AI use in my Spotify bio, and I label my album covers with “Suno V4 Remastered” to make it clear. I’m not hiding the fact that I produce AI music.
But I’m not just making AI tracks—I’m building a larger story.
My end goal? A fully developed Broadway-style musical: Jack Righteous and the Path to Save Jesus.
Now, I understand that might raise eyebrows—because Jesus doesn’t need saving. That’s exactly the point. The characters in this choose-your-destiny series believe they must take action to save others, but in reality, what’s needed is faith, healing, and connection. Kids today face real struggles—many, like me, have dealt with betrayal from those meant to protect them. That kind of trauma can break a spirit. It almost broke mine.
But through it all, even when I couldn’t feel God in my hands or heart, I held onto my faith. Jesus didn’t come to rescue me from my father’s abuse, but I now live in my own sanctuary, filled with love. I give God all the glory for that. This project is my way of processing that pain and showing others that there is a way through.
My story is unique, and yet it’s deeply relatable. And now, it’s resonating with others—people who are starting to share their own stories, helping even more people find their own sanctuaries.
Music as a Tool for Growth
I’ve traveled many roads—three years on a major Montreal sports radio station, appearances on two TV sports shows, and publishing work in combat sports magazines. One of my biggest regrets? Leaving an online sports station just six months before podcasts exploded. I didn’t have the time to grow it, and when I got laid off, I felt completely lost.
But those experiences shaped me, and over 1,000 attempts at making music in Suno led me to my latest versions of Sanctuary! and Sins of Di Father Vol 1. These songs are my foundation—and I’m speaking up now because they’re gaining traction.
In just three weeks, I’ve gained over 300 followers—without a big push, without a massive budget. This isn’t organic Spotify growth. It’s the start of something real.
Sanctuary! is a core part of my Broadway show, and I have no plans to release its lyrics or arrangement right now. But Sins of Di Father Vol 1—a song resonating even more than Sanctuary!—is something I’d love to collaborate on.
When I made it, I was deep in my emotions. I didn’t think about who I’d want to work with, or even how it could be used. But now that it’s connecting with listeners, I’m open to the conversation.
AI Tools & Accountability
If someone commits mass violence, you don’t sue the weapon—you hold the individual accountable. The same applies to AI tools.
- If someone forges credentials using ChatGPT, they’re responsible.
- If someone farms AI music channels dishonestly, they’re responsible.
The average AI music creator isn’t the problem. We have every right to see if our ideas resonate with an audience.
Yes, Miss Krystle points out hard truths—and some hurt to hear. But here’s what you must remember:
- AI-generated sounds are not copyright-protected (until human modification is proven).
- Registering your music may reveal that portions resemble existing works.
Your Story Matters Too
I’ve shared my journey—now I want to hear yours. If you’re using AI music to create something meaningful, tell me about it. Drop your links in the comments, and let’s build a community of creators supporting each other.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about the AI. It’s about the human behind it.