Bill Selak

In this episode, I dive into the collaborative magic of music and how it transforms into lessons for the classroom. Reflecting on my journey with my punk rock band, Rising Decline, and the newly remixed track “Carousel,” I explore how being present and relying on others—whether in a band or a classroom—creates something greater than […]

In this episode, join me as we dive into the second track of Rising Decline’s unreleased album, Camden Road. Discover the magic of AI in music production as I remix “Picture Framed Candle” using Logic Pro’s stem splitter. This innovative tool allows me to breathe new life into our old punk rock tracks by separating […]

In this episode, I’m thrilled to share how AI is helping me breathe new life into my band’s old tracks. Using the new Stem Splitter tool in Logic Pro, I’m diving back into tracks from my 2003 album with Rising Decline and remixing to create fresh mixes with modern sound. Imagine taking an old MP3, […]

In this episode, I jump into the lessons we can learn from Bad Astronaut’s latest stripped-down track, “Gray Suits,” and how these lessons can transform our approach to teaching. Inspired by the minimalist arrangement of vocals, cello, and keys, I explore the concept of restraint in the classroom. We talk about the power of doing […]

In this episode, I dive into how being a musician shapes the way I approach teaching and using tools like ChatGPT. Inspired by fellow educator-musician Brian Ravizza, I explore how the collaborative mindset of a musician can lead to better results when working with AI. Think of ChatGPT as a bandmate—someone to bounce ideas off, […]

In this episode, I dive into the world of AI-generated music and its transformative potential in education. By leveraging AI tools, we can democratize music production, enabling every student to create professional-quality music with just a simple prompt. I’ll explore how this technology allows us to focus on creativity, rather than the technicalities of music […]

In this melodic episode, we riff on the revolutionary landscape of generative AI music, where the fusion of technology and creativity is hitting a new high note. I share my awe-struck experience diving into platforms like Suno and Udio, where I discovered the power of AI to compose music that resonates with our modern times. […]