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AI for Music and Audio

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AI for Music and Audio

Carlos Arana, PhD.

Instructor: Carlos Arana, PhD.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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November 2026

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to AI for Music and Audio! Before you begin, we will cover all of the details about the course and what you’ll need to know to get the most out of it. In this first lesson, we will focus on the fundamental principles of how music is represented and processed in digital form and how these representations enable AI to analyze and interact with musical content. Finally, you will explore digital representations of sounds using a free audio editor in a short practice activity and analyze your results.

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5 videos9 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

By the end of this module, you will be able to understand how Artificial Intelligence analyzes and interprets musical content through machine learning, feature extraction, and stem separation techniques. You will explore key concepts in Music Information Retrieval (MIR) and gain practical insight into how AI identifies and isolates musical elements in real-world applications.

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5 videos4 readings4 assignments

By the end of this module, you will understand the core principles of generative AI in music, including deep learning approaches to composition and lyric generation. They will distinguish between parametric and non-parametric models, explore levels of human control in music generation, and apply AI tools to create and refine musical content. Learners will also reflect on the ethical and legal challenges of AI-generated music, considering both the final results and how the music is created.

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5 videos8 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

By the end of this module, you will understand how Artificial Intelligence enhances the mastering stage of music production through Intelligent Music Production (IMP) systems. They will explore the different levels of control—from fully automated to user-guided workflows—and learn how AI tools assist with mastering tasks. Learners will also gain hands-on experience with AI mastering apps and critically assess their output.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

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