The Human Magic AI Can’t Replace
Turning Stagecraft Into Digital Products Fans Actually Buy
AI can spit out a chord progression or a stock track in seconds. But can it make a tradie cry into his Tooheys when you belt out a Crowded House cover? Not a chance.
That is the human magic. And it’s worth money.
Fans want your sweat, your mistakes, your stories, your quirks. That’s what AI can’t deliver. That’s what you can package.
How to Package Your Magic:
Personalised Songs: Write and record short tracks for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries. $100–$300 each.
Patreon or Membership: Behind-the-scenes videos, setlist polls, rehearsal bloopers. $5–$10/month per fan.
Sample Packs: Loops, riffs, drum fills with your signature style. Sell online for $20–$50.
Workshops: Stagecraft lessons for high school bands or young performers. $50–$100/hour.
The 100 True Fans Rule: If 100 people pay you $10/month, that’s $1,000/month. Add that to your gigs, and suddenly music pays its own bills.
ACTION BOX
List 3 experiences only you can offer (your humour, your tone, your style).
Pick one and create a “beta version” for your fans within 30 days.
Written by Nichola Burton. I work in partnership with Agents, Artist Managers and Event Producers, who juggle a diverse range of relationships in the Musoverse, to curate, manage and measure data in systems, experience, creative and content to support the entire Musoverse operation in my enterprise A Little Pitchy Copyright 2025
