AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar
Samuel Smith, a London-based musician diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, is using artificial intelligence to continue his music career despite losing the ability to play guitar. He recently released his second album, 'The Art of Letting Go,' utilizing AI tools to create demo arrangements for his songs. Smith emphasizes that AI is not replacing his creativity but enabling him to express his musical vision.
- ▪Samuel Smith was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020, which affected his guitar playing abilities.
- ▪He released his second album, 'The Art of Letting Go,' using AI to generate demo arrangements for his music.
- ▪Smith believes that AI is unlocking his creativity rather than replacing it, allowing him to continue writing and collaborating with musicians.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitarArtificial intelligence is helping a London-based singer-songwriter continue writing and recording music after Parkinson’s disease largely took away his ability to play guitarByMUSTAKIM HASNATH Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 10:32 PM1:16Musician Samuel Smith poses for a photo at his home, in London, Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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