A system for creation of collaborative music and method thereof

Abstract

Systems and methods for creating and collaborating on lyric and music elements and songs are provided. The system comprises a lyric module for creating lyrics and poems, a tune module for creating tunes, a vocal module for recording vocals, and a storage means for storing the lyrics, tunes, and vocals. The lyrics, tunes, and vocals can be combined to form collaborations of lyrics and tunes, or lyrics and vocals. The lyrics, tunes and vocals can also be mixed and combined to create songs which are stored in a database, and are presented to users. The system and platform facilitate real-time collaboration between users on music projects, while also serving as a standalone music player. The platform and system further provide social media features to connect users and to share generated collaborations and songs.

Description

A SYSTEM FOR CREATION OF COLLABORATIVE MUSIC AND METHOD THEREOFCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to Canadian patent application no. 3,241 ,855 which was filed June 17, 2024, and which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a platform for creation of songs and music. More specifically, the invention describes a system and method for creating and collaborating on music elements and songs.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Currently there are no existing computer / phone or software applications in which a user can write lyrics, create tunes and record vocals in the same place, while also having the ability to listen to songs.

[0004] Applications that provide for the creation of musical elements and songs are very complex and not user friendly. Any non-professional musicians / lyricists / singers are not able to use these applications and instead are collaborating offline or are creating song covers of other people’s songs. This prevents these non-professional artists from utilizing their unique artistic talents.

[0005] These applications are extremely technical which is quite difficult for an amateur artist to understand. Amateur artists can attempt to figure out these complex applications after a bit of research and practise, however these existing applications do not have in-app distribution functionalities. These applications also do not connect with social networks and allow for easy collaboration with other artists.

[0006] Accordingly, an improved user-friendly platform for creating and collaborating on musical elements and songs is desired.SUMMARY

[0007] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, a system for creating a music collaboration is provided. The system comprising a lyrics module configured to generate lyrics based on at least one word input on a first device; a tune module configured to generate a tune based on at least one musical input on a second device; a vocal module configured to generate vocals based on at least one vocal recorded on a third device, wherein the lyrics and the tune are combined to generate a music collaboration, or the lyrics and the vocals are combined to generate the music collaboration; and storage means for storing at least one of the lyrics, the tune, the vocals, and the music collaboration. The lyrics, the tune, the vocals, and the collaboration are retrievable from the database for selection by the user to create a song by combining the collaboration of the lyrics and the tune with the vocals, or by combining the collaboration of the lyrics and the vocals with the tune.

[0008] In the system, at least two of the first device, the second device and the third device are the same.

[0009] In the system, the at least one musical input is modified by the tune module to generate the tune.

[0010] In the system, the at least one vocal is modified by the vocal module to generate the vocals.

[0011] In the system, the storage means stores the lyrics, the tune, the vocals, and the music collaboration with at least one identifying parameter. The at least one identifying parameter being a title, emotion, genre, or language.

[0012] The system is for creating the song and for listening to the song.

[0013] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, computer implemented methods of creating a music collaboration is provided. A first method comprising receiving lyrics from a first device, displaying the lyrics on a second device while recording at least one tune, combining the lyrics and the at least one tune, storing the combined lyrics and at least one tune in a database, displaying and outputting the combined lyrics and at least one tune on a third device while recording at least one vocal, combining the at least one tune and the at least one vocal to generate a song, and storing the song in the database.

[0014] A second method comprising receiving at least one tune from a first device, outputting the tune on a second device while receiving lyrics, combining the lyrics and the at least one tune, storing the combined lyrics and at least one tune in a database, displaying and outputting the combined lyrics and at least one tune on a third device while recording at least one vocal, combining the at least one tune and the at least one vocal to generate a song, and storing the song in the database.

[0015] A third method comprising receiving lyrics from a first device, displaying the lyrics on a second device while recording at least one vocal, combining the lyrics and the at least one vocal, storing the combined lyrics and at least one vocal in a database, displaying and outputting the combined lyrics and at least one vocal on a third device while recording at least one tune, combining the at least one tune and the at least one vocal to generate a song, and storing the song in the database.

[0016] In the first, second or third method, at least two of the first device, the second device and the third device are the same.

[0017] In the first, second or third method, the at least one tune is mixed to generate a final tune before being combined.

[0018] In the first, second or third method, the at least one vocal is mixed to generate a final vocal before being combined.

[0019] The first, second or third method further comprising retrieving the song from the database by the first device, the second device, or the third device, and displaying and outputting by the song on the respective device.

[0020] The first, second or third method further comprising modifying and mixing the at least one tune before combining the at least one tune with the at least one vocal.

[0021] The first, second or third method further comprising modifying and mixing the at least one vocal before combining the at least one vocal with the at least one tune.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following description, reference being made to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0023] Figure 1 depicts a lyrics tool or module;

[0024] Figure 2 depicts the Al feature or tool for the lyrics module;

[0025] Figure 3 depicts a tune module or tool;

[0026] Figure 4 depicts a method for collaborating a tune on lyrics;

[0027] Figure 5 depicts a method for collaborating lyrics on a tune;

[0028] Figure 6 depicts a method of collaborating vocals on a tune and lyric collaboration;

[0029] Figure 7 depicts a method of collaborating vocals on lyrics;

[0030] Figure 8 depicts a method for collaborating a tune on a lyric and vocal collaboration; and

[0031] Figure 9 depicts an overall architecture and data flow of the platform.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following description is of preferred embodiments by way of example only and without limitation to the combination of features necessary for carrying the invention into effect.

[0033] All terms are intended to be understood as they would be understood by a person skilled in the art. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosure pertains. The section headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the subject matter described.

[0034] Although various features of the present disclosure can be described in the context of a single embodiment, the features can also be provided separately or in any suitable combination. Conversely, although the present disclosure can be described herein in the context of separate embodiments for clarity, the present disclosure can also be implemented in a single embodiment.

[0035] Reference in the specification to "some embodiments," "an embodiment," "one embodiment" “alternate embodiment”, or "other embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments, of the present disclosures.

[0036] As used in this specification and claim(s), the words "comprising" (and any form of comprising, such as "comprise" and "comprises"), "having" (and any form of having, such as "have" and "has"), "including" (and any form of including, such as "includes" and "include") or "containing" (and any form of containing, such as "contains" and "contain") are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps. It is contemplated that any embodiment discussed in this specification can be implemented with respect to any method or composition of the present disclosure, and vice versa.

[0037] The use of the term “collaborate / collaboration” can also be understood to mean merge or mix as is understood in the context of the disclosure.

[0038] A system and method for creating and collaborating on musical and lyrical elements is provided. The system and method are provided on a platform, and include one or more of a lyrics module, a tune module, a vocal module, and collaboration modules. These modules allow users to create or generate lyrics, tunes or melodies, and vocals, which can be selectively mixed and combined to generate songs. The technology, systems, and methods described herein may be applicable to a software, platform, or application.

[0039] The invention provides a platform for music that facilitates real-time collaboration between users on music projects, while also serving as a standalone music player. The platform allows users to upload, modify, and combine various musical elements, including lyrics, tunes, and vocals, into a shared project. Users can listen to finished songs on the platform without needing to participate in collaboration. Al- powered tools are provided for generating album art. Additionally, the platform utilizes Al to assist users in the creative process by suggesting rhyming words and synonyms for lyrics, supporting multiple languages for lyrics and vocals from around the world. The Al can be used to help with the other musical elements and collaborations as well. Users can follow, unfollow, and receive notifications when others like their finished songs or ongoing collaborations. Songs are displayed on a home page with an algorithm based on a combination of the number of likes and plays. The platform supports lyrics and vocals in multiple languages and offers filtering of songs and collaborations by language, genre, and emotion.

[0040] The platform is a mobile application and web application in which amateur and professional singers, lyricists and musicians can upload and collaborate with each other to create songs. There are many people who can write poems but cannot create music or can sing but cannot write songs or create music, or a combination of these. The present invention provides a method and platform in which anyone can create a song with anyone else in a very easy and collaborative way.

[0041] The platform provides the following feature workflows.

[0042] A separate list of feeds for a home page with collaborated / generated songs, a lyrics page with lyrics posted by the user and other users, a tunes page with tunes collaborated on lyrics by the user and other users, and a vocals page with vocals collaborated on lyrics by the user and other users. The creation of poems with Al functionalities such as Al features for searching rhyming words and Al features for searching synonyms. The creation of music tunes with Al functionalities. Collaborations of tunes on a lyric / poem created by the user or another user, of lyrics on a tune created by the user or another user,and others are possible using the platform. The collaborations and generated songs can be published and posted.

[0043] Users can create a combined track by merging lyrics, tunes, and vocals. Any combined audio files can be processed on the server and saved to storage and a database. Lyrics can be created and saved through a lyrics tool. The lyrics can be stored with a title, content, emotion, language, and / or artist information. Tunes can be recorded, created or uploaded and stored with a title, audio file URL, artist information, and / or related lyrics. Vocals can be recorded or uploaded and stored with a title, audio file URL, artist information, and / or related lyrics.

[0044] Social media features are available on the platform such as liking and sharing generated songs. Users can also comment on generated songs. These likes, shares, and comments are stored in storage or a database.

[0045] Users can register and set up a profile on the platform. Each user may be authenticated before they are granted permission to use the platform. User information can be inputted and updated such that the user is properly associated with their created music elements and generated songs.

[0046] A server such as a node server handles audio processing for combining tracks. The server may be hosted on a cloud platform such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The server exposes APIs for uploading and processing audio files. The APIs are consumed by the application for various functionalities.

[0047] Figure 1 shows a lyrics tool or module 100. To create and store lyrics a user can select the option for adding lyrics on a user interface of their computing device, and then can input lyrics or a poem. The system receives the request to add lyrics (102), and displays a new screen for the user to input at least one word for the lyric or poem. The system then receives the at least one word, and a title, an optional description, a language, and an emotion of the lyrics or poem being created (104). It will be appreciated that the module 100 may require a title, language, and emotion, or only one or more of the parameters. These parameters of the inputted lyrics are used to store and display any posted lyrics with similarly identified lyrics. This allows for a user to search for lyrics based on at least one of the parameters identified. The description of the lyrics may include a genre such as rock, pop, jazz, classical, hip-hop, country, blues, electronic, reggae, metal, soul, R&B, or others. The emotion of the lyrics may be normal, happy, sad, excited, angry, dreamy, disappointed, devotional, or others. It will be appreciated that other descriptors and / or emotions may be used to identify the lyrics to be posted. One or more of the descriptors or emotions may be used together to describe the lyrics to be posted.

[0048] The lyrics module 200 may further comprise Al functionality or an Al feature to suggest or recommend words for a user’s lyrics to be posted. The user can select the Al feature (106) on the user interface, and input at least one word to base the Al search on. The user can further input whether they would like the suggestions or recommendations to be synonyms or to be rhyming words. The module receives the at least one word and the indication for the search to be based on and sends it to the Al tool or feature 200. The Al returns a list of words that are synonyms or that rhyme with the at least one input word. It will be appreciated that the Al returns a set number of words as a list to the user. For example, the Al can return up to 10 words. The user can update their lyrics or poem based on the Al suggestions. Once the lyric set has been generated, based on the user’s input and any optional Al suggestions, the module may display on the user interface, a request for the user to confirm that the lyrics are unique and are not a copy of another person’s lyrics (108). It will be appreciated that in an embodiment, the module may automatically check if the lyrics already exist in the database or on the internet using Al. If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the lyrics are unique, the module does not allow the user to post or save their generated lyrics (110). If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the lyrics are unique, the module displays an option for the user to post and save their generated lyrics (112). The module validates and verifies the submitted lyric details (114). If all of the information for identifying the generated lyrics has been received by the module, the generated lyrics along with the details for identifying the lyrics are sent and stored to a database 116. The generated lyrics with at least some of the information for identifying the lyrics, such as the title, description, and / or emotion, are then posted on the lyrics module screen (118).

[0049] Figure 2 depicts the Al feature or tool 200 for the lyric tool 100. As described above, the Al 200 can be used to suggest or recommend a list of words based on at least one word input by the user and at least one indication on what the search is to identify (for example, synonyms, rhyming words, or other). The user inputs at least one word 202 and identifies what they would like the Al suggestions or recommendations to be based on (202). The at least one word and the indication are sent to, for example, an Al API endpoint 206 through a node server 205. A set or list of suggested or recommended words are returned (208) and displayed to the user (210). It will be appreciated that the set may include up to 10 words, or another set number of words. The returned words will be in the language input by the user to identify the lyrics.

[0050] In an embodiment, the Al tool 200 can be used to suggest improvement to a user’s poem or lyrics. The poem or lyrics to be analysed are sent to an Al API endpoint 206 through a node server 205 stored within a database.

[0051] Figure 3 depicts a tune / melody module or tool 300. To create and store a tune or melody, a user can select the option for adding a tune on a user interface of their computing device. The tune module receives a request to add a tune (302). The user can create a tune using a chord generation helper 304, by uploading a tune from their device (306), by recording their own tune track (314), or by recording a looped track (308). To create or generate a tune, the system displays on a user interface at least one or more of the option to use the chord generation helper (304), to upload a tune (306), to enable metronome (310) to record a tune track, and to record a looped track (308). If the metronome is enabled, the metronome is played while recording audio (312). It will be appreciated that the audio may be recorded using the user’s device or another device connected to the user’s device. The audio is recorded with or without the metronome (314).

[0052] For each track, whether it is recorded, uploaded, or other, the module provides for the track to be modified (316). The track may be modified by for example, by adding reverb effects, adding volume effects, and / or adding voice filter effects. The module 300 allows for multiple tunes to be created and modified. If the user has created more than one tune track (318), the tracks can be mixed using Al (320). If there is more than one tune track (318) and the module receives a request to mix the track with Al (320), the multiple tracks are sent to an Al tool to be automatically mixed (322). The more than one tune can also be mixed in the module without any Al input or modification (324). Once the tracks are mixed with Al (322) or without Al (324), or there is only one track, the final tune is sent and stored in a storage 327. The user can then input any identifying information for the final tune (328). The identifying information comprises at least one of a tune title, an optional tune description, and genre. It will be appreciated that the module 300 may require all the identifying information or only one or more of the identifying information. Similar to the lyric module 200, the tune module 300 may display on the user interface, a request for the user to confirm that the created tune is unique and is not a copy of another person’s tune. It will be appreciated that in an embodiment, the tool may automatically check if the generated tune already exists in the database or on the internet through Al. If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the tune is unique, the tool does not allow the user to post or save their generated tune. If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the tune is unique, the module displays an option for the user to post and save their generated tune (330). If all of the information for identifying the generated tune has been received by the module, the generated tune along with the details for identifying the tune are sent and stored in the database 116. The generated tune with at least some of the information for identifying the tune, such as the title and / or description, are then posted on the tune module screen (332).

[0053] Figure 4 depicts a method (400) for collaborating a tune on lyrics. This allows a user to select from lyrics already posted to the lyrics module 100, and create or generate a tune for those lyrics, usinga module similar to the tune module 300 or using the tune module 300. For ease of reference, the same references used for module 300 are depicted in Figure 4. A request to collaborate a tune on lyrics is received (402). The system then displays on the user interface one or more lyrics that have been posted to the lyrics module 100 and stored in the database 116 by at least one other user. The displayed lyrics can be filtered based on one or more of the information for identifying the lyrics. Once the user selects a set of lyrics to create or generate a tune for, the system displays at least one or more of the option to use the chord generation helper (304), to upload a tune (306), to enable metronome (310) to record a tune track, and to record a looped track (308). If the metronome is enabled, the metronome is played while recording audio (312). It will be appreciated that the audio may be recorded using the user’s device or another device connected to the user’s device. While the audio is being recorded, the system displays the selected lyrics (404).

[0054] For each track, whether it is recorded, uploaded, or other, the module provides for the track to be modified (316). The track may be modified by for example, by adding reverb effects, adding volume effects, and / or adding voice filter effects. The module 300 allows for multiple tunes to be created and modified for the selected set of lyrics. If the user has created more than one tune track (318), the tracks can be mixed using Al (320) or can be mixed in the module without any Al input or modification (324), as described above and further below. Once the tracks are mixed with (322) or without Al (324), or if there is only one track, the final tune is sent and stored in a storage 327. The user can then input any further identifying information for the final tune associated with the selected lyrics (406). The identifying information comprises at least one of a tune title, and tune description or genre. A request for the user to confirm that the created tune is unique and is not a copy of another person’s tune may be displayed on the user interface. It will be appreciated that in an embodiment, the tool may automatically check if the generated tune already exists in the database or on the internet through Al. If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the tune is unique, the tool does not allow the user to post or save their generated tune with the associated lyrics. If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the tune is unique, the module displays an option for the user to post and save their generated tune with the selected lyrics (408). If all of the information for identifying the generated tune and lyrics has been received by the module, the generated tune and selected existing lyrics along with the details for identifying the collaborated tune and lyrics are sent and stored in the database 116. The tune and lyric collaboration with at least some of the identification information, such as the title and / or description, are then posted on the tune module screen (410) under collaborations.

[0055] Figure 5 depicts a method (500) for collaborating lyrics on a tune. This allows a user to select from tunes already posted to the tune module 300, and create or generate lyrics for the tune, using a module similar to the lyric module 100 or using the lyric module 100. For ease of reference, the samereferences used for module 100 are depicted in Figure 5. A request to collaborate lyrics on a tune is received (502). The system then displays on the user interface one or more tunes that have been posted to the tunes module 300 and stored in the database 116 by the user and at least one other user. The displayed tunes can be filtered based on one or more of the information for identifying the tune. The user can listen to each tune, before selecting the tune to add lyrics to (504). Once the user selects a tune to create or generate lyrics for, the system allows the user to input at least one word for the lyric or poem. The system receives the at least one word, and at least one of a title, a language, and an emotion of the lyrics or poem being created (104). The user can use the Al feature 200 (106) to receives suggests or recommendations for the input lyrics. As described above, if the user selects to use Al , the user inputs at least one word and indication for the search of the word to be based on. The at least one word and the indication for the search to be based on is received and sent to the Al tool or feature 200. The Al returns a list of words that are synonyms or that rhyme with the at least one input word. The user can update the lyrics or poem based on the Al suggestions. Once the lyric set has been generated, based on the user’s input and any optional Al suggestions, the system may display on the user interface, a request for the user to confirm that the lyrics are unique and are not a copy of another person’s lyrics (108). It will be appreciated that in an embodiment, the module may automatically check if the lyrics already exist in the database or on the internet through Al. If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the lyrics are unique, the module does not allow the user to post or save their generated lyrics with the selected tune (506). If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the lyrics are unique, the module displays an option for the user to post and save their generated lyrics with the selected tune (508). The module validates and verifies the submitted lyric details and the details of the selected tune (510). If all of the information for identifying the generated lyrics and the selected existing tune has been received, the generated lyrics with the selected tune along with the details for identifying the lyrics and the tune are sent and stored in the database 116. The collaborated lyrics and tune with at least some of the information for identifying the lyrics and tune, are then posted on the tune module screen (512) under collaborations.

[0056] Figure 6 depicts a method (600) of collaborating vocals on a tune and lyric collaboration. This allows a user to preview and select lyric and tune collaborations that have already been created by themselves and / or by at least one other user. A request to collaborate vocals on a tune and lyric collaboration is received (602). The user can record their own vocals using a vocals recording helper 604, uploading a vocal file from a device (606) (similar to uploading a tune (306)), and / or by recording the vocals on their device. It will be appreciated that a looped track (308) may be used as background vocals for repeating background sounds that could be used as hummed chords or beats. The vocals recording helper 604 can be used to give tips or suggestions to the user on how to best to make a vocal recording for the best possible outcome. Similar to module 300, vocals can be recorded in multipletracks and effects can be optionally added on each track. Before recording or uploading any vocals, the system displays a list of lyrics and tune collaborations (608) that have already been posted and stored in the database 116. The user can preview the lyrics and listen to the tune of the collaborations. Once a tune and lyric collaboration is selected, the tune is played while the lyrics are shown and the vocals tracks are recorded (610). The system allows the user to listen to the vocals and tune together after the collaboration has been selected and the vocals have been uploaded or recorded (612).

[0057] For each vocal track, whether it is recorded, uploaded, or other, the module provides for the track to be modified (614). The track may be modified by for example, by adding reverb effects, adding volume effects, and / or adding voice filter effects. The system allows for multiple vocal tracks to be created and modified. If the user has created more than one tune track (618), the tracks can be mixed using Al (620). If there is more than one vocal track (618) and the module receives a request to mix the track with Al (620), the multiple tracks are sent to an Al tool to be automatically mixed (622). The more than one vocal can also be mixed in the module without any Al input or modification (624). Once the tracks are mixed with Al (622) or without Al (624), or there is only one track, the final vocal is sent and stored in a storage 327 (626). Similar to the lyric and tune modules, a request for the user to confirm that the final vocal track is their own and is not a copy of another person’s may be displayed on the user interface (628). If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the vocals are their own, the tool does not allow the user to post or save their vocals with the selected existing tune and lyric collaboration. If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the vocals are their own, the system displays an option for the user to post and save their vocals with the selected existing tune and lyric collaboration (630). The user can also select or upload art to be displayed with the generated song, and preview the final song before posting and saving the vocals with the selected collaboration. The vocals with the selected existing tune and lyric collaboration along with the details for identifying the tune and lyrics are sent and stored in the database 116. The new song, generated by the collaboration of vocals, lyrics, and tune, with at least some of the information for identifying the song, such as the title and / or description, are then posted on a song screen (632).

[0058] Figure 7 depicts a method (700) of collaborating vocals on lyrics. This allows a user to preview and select lyrics that have already been created by themselves and / or by at least one other user. A request to collaborate vocals on lyrics is received (702). The user can record their own vocals using a vocals recording helper 604, uploading a vocal file from a device (606) (similar to uploading a tune (306)), and / or by recording the vocals on their device. It will be appreciated that a looped track (308) may be used as background vocals for repeating background sounds that could be used as hummed chords or beats. The vocals recording helper 604 can be used to give tips or suggestions to the user on how to best to make a vocal recording for the best possible outcome. Before recording or uploading anyvocals, the system displays a list of lyrics (704) that have already been posted and stored in the database 116. The user can preview the lyrics. Once lyrics are selected the lyrics are shown while the vocals tracks are recorded (706). The system allows the user to listen to the vocals after the lyrics have been selected and the vocals have been uploaded or recorded (708).

[0059] For each vocal track, whether it is recorded, uploaded, or other, the module provides for the track to be modified (614). The track may be modified by for example, by adding reverb effects, adding volume effects, and / or adding voice filter effects. The system allows for multiple vocal tracks to be created and modified. If the user has created more than one tune track (618), the tracks can be mixed using Al (320). If there is more than one vocal track (318) and the module receives a request to mix the track with Al (320), the multiple tracks are sent to an Al tool to be automatically mixed (322). The more than one vocal can also be mixed in the module without any Al input or modification (324). Once the tracks are mixed with Al (322) or without Al (324), or there is only one track, the final vocal is sent and stored in a storage 327. Similar to the lyric and tune modules, a request for the user to confirm that the final vocal track is their own and is not a copy of another person’s may be displayed on the user interface (628). If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the vocals are their own, the tool does not allow the user to post or save their vocals with the selected existing lyrics. If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the vocals are their own, the system displays an option for the user to post and save their vocals with the selected existing lyrics (710). The user can also select or upload art to be displayed with the collaboration, and preview the vocals before posting and saving the vocals with the selected lyrics. The vocals with the selected existing lyrics along with the details for identifying the lyrics are sent and stored in the database 116. The collaboration of vocals and lyrics, with at least some of the information for identifying the lyrics, such as the title and / or description, are then posted on the vocal module under collaborations (712).

[0060] Figure 8 depicts a method (800) for collaborating a tune on a lyric and vocal collaboration. This allows a user to select from lyrics and vocal collaborations that have already posted and stored in the database, and create or generate a tune for those lyrics and vocals, using a module similar to the tune module 300 or using the tune module 300. A request to collaborate a tune on a lyrics and vocals collaboration is received (802). The system then displays on the user interface one or more lyrics and vocal collaborations that have been posted and stored in the database 116 by the user and / or at least one other user (804). The user can also listen to the vocals before selecting any collaboration. The displayed lyrics and vocals can be filtered based on one or more of the information for identifying the lyrics. Once the user selects a collaboration to create or generate a tune for, the system displays at least one or more of the options to use the chord generation helper (304), to upload a tune (306), to record a tune, and to record a looped track (308). While the tune is being recorded, the vocals areplayed for the user (806). The system allows the user to listen to the vocals and tune together after the collaboration has been selected and the tune has been uploaded or recorded (808).

[0061] Each tune track, whether it is recorded, uploaded, or other, can be modified (316). The track may be modified by for example, by adding reverb effects, adding volume effects, and / or adding voice filter effects. The module 300 allows for multiple tunes to be created and modified for the selected lyric and vocal collaboration. If the user has created more than one tune track (318), the tracks can be mixed using Al (320) or can be mixed in the module without any Al input or modification (324), as described above and further below. Once the tracks are mixed with (322) or without Al (324), or if there is only one track, the final tune is sent and stored in a storage 327 (326). The user can then input any further identifying information for the final tune associated with the selected collaboration. A request for the user to confirm that the created tune is unique and is not a copy of another person’s tune may be displayed on the user interface (810). It will be appreciated that in an embodiment, the tool may automatically check if the generated tune already exists in the database or on the internet through Al. If the module does not receive an indication by the user that the tune is unique, the tool does not allow the user to post or save their generated tune with the associated collaboration. If the module receives a confirmation from the user that the tune is unique, the module displays an option for the user to post and save their generated song based on the vocals and generated tune (812). The user can also select or upload art to be displayed with the generated song, and preview the final song before posting and saving the tune with the selected collaboration. If all of the information for identifying the generated tune and collaboration has been received by the module, the generated tune and selected existing collaboration along with the details for identifying the tune and vocals / lyrics are sent and stored in the database 116. The new song with at least some of the identification information, such as the title and / or description, are then posted on a song screen (814).

[0062] It will be appreciated that a tune or vocal file can be uploaded from the user’s device (306) to generate a tune, collaboration, or song. The file may be any audio file type (e.g. mp3, 3gp, wav, etc.). The uploaded file is processed and stored in the storage 327. The uploaded file can be retrieved from the storage for the tune, collaboration, or song and displayed on the user interface.

[0063] The tune or vocals may instead be recorded by the user’s device or another connected device. The audio can be recorded in any audio format based on the device (e.g. 3gp, m4a, wav, etc.). The recorded audio file is processed and stored in the storage. The recorded audio file can be retrieved from the storage for the tune, vocals, collaboration, or song and displayed on the user interface.

[0064] In some embodiments, a user can record the audio on a loop (308). The audio can be recorded in any audio format based on the device (e.g. 3gp, m4a, wav, etc.). A duration can be set or selectedby the user for which the recorded sound is to be repeated. A node server calculates the number of times the recorded audio must repeat for the selected duration, processes the audio, and stores it in storage. The node server can also retrieve the processed looped audio from storage and return it to front end user interface. The retrieved loop audio is displayed on the user interface.

[0065] The Chord Generation Helper 304 allows for different instruments types and chord options to be displayed for a user. The user can select an emotion for the chords and an instrument type for the system to suggests different set of chord progressions based on. Once a chord progression is selected by the user, the module may display instructions on how to play the chords on the specified instrument on the user interface. This allows and guides the user to record themselves playing the particular instrument.

[0066] Each tune or vocals that is uploaded, recorded, or other, can be modified (316, 614). For example, reverb effects, volume effects and / or voice filter effects can be added to the tune or vocals. The modification can be done by selecting a filter from a list of filters already stored, or the modification can be customized. It will be appreciated that other effects on the audio can also be applied.

[0067] Some reverb effects to be used to modify the tune or vocals comprise reverb intensity, reverb fade, echo delay (ms), and reverb length. The values for each of these filters can be selected or customized by the user. The volume effects may include a volume level to be selected from a list of options displayed. The voice filter may be selected from a list of stored voice filters. For these modifications, the audio file along with the selected or customized values, levels, or filters are sent to the node server. The node server processes the file type for the audio, applies the reverb effects, volume effects, and / or voice filter effects based on the selections or customizations, and stores the file in storage. The node server can also retrieve the file for the modified audio and send it to the front end user interface. The modified audio file can be played for the user so that the audio file can be further updated, or be used instead of the original audio file.

[0068] When more than one tune or vocal is recorded, uploaded, or other by the user, the tracks can be mixed or combined (324, 624). Each audio track is sent to the node server, which processes the file type for the audio files, and merges all the tracks into a single audio file. The merged audio file is stored in storage and can be retrieved by the node server. The merged audio file is sent to the front end user interface for display and preview by the user.

[0069] In some embodiments, the one or more tunes and vocals can be mixed or combined with Al. The one or more audio tracks are sent to a streaming API), which creates a mixed track with the providedaudio tracks. The mixed audio file is stored in storage and can be retrieved by the node server. The mixed audio file is sent to the front end user interface for display and preview by the user.

[0070] The modules of the system are configured to list lyrics, tunes, vocals, and / or songs for a user to preview and select from. It will be appreciated that it can be difficult for a user to select a particular lyric, tune, vocal, or song without having more information on it. To allow for more specified options to be shown to a user, the lists may be filtered. The filters may be based on emotions, genre, language, recent posts, most popular, particular users, or other information stored in the database.

[0071] It will be appreciated that each song generated or created in the modules of the system include art that is associated with the song for display on the user interface. The art may be album art that is uploaded from the user’s device, selected from a gallery of art already stored in the database, or generated using Al. In each case, the art is sent to the database by a node server. The node server is also used to retrieve and process the art for storage with the song details. When the art is generated by Al, the node server sends the lyrics to an Al API with a prompt to create the album art in a specific size. Once the art is generated by Al, it is returned and stored in the database.

[0072] The invention further provides a social media feature, where users can follow each other, and like and comment on songs. The user can find other users to follow through songs posted, other users, and more. Songs may be previewed with social media information such as the number of plays or reads, the number of likes, and any comments on the songs. In an embodiment, users may share songs and send messages to each other on the platform.

[0073] Figure 9 depicts the overall architecture and data flow of the platform. When the platform is open and being used (902), a user has the option to create lyrics, tunes, vocals, or songs (904), and has the option to listen to any songs generated by the system or platform (906). The user can create a new lyric or poem (908) optionally by collaborating lyrics on a tune (see Figure 5) (910), and optionally by collaborating vocals on a collaborated lyric and tune (912). The user can create a new tune (914), optionally by collaborating a tune on lyrics (see Figure 4) (916), optionally by collaborating a vocal on a lyric, and optionally by collaborating a tune on a collaborated lyrics and vocals (918). The lyrics (908), tune (914), and collaborations (910, 916) are all processed by the storage, database, and node server (920). The collaborations (912, 918) create or generate songs (922). Users can preview and post the generated songs (924), and add any art to be associated with the song when it is displayed on the user interface.

[0074] The platform allows a user to listen to songs (906) by displaying and playing songs that are stored in the database (926). As described above, the songs may be filtered by the user so onlyparticular songs are displayed and played. The user can interact with the song by liking, or commenting on the song (928). The platform also allows for users to follow each other (928).

[0075] In some embodiments, the platform further allows for notifications to be sent to in the application, to the user’s device, email or other. The notifications can be used to notify the user of any social media activities on their songs, lyrics, tunes, or vocals, and on other user’s follows or activities on their songs, lyrics, tunes, or vocals. The notifications may also be used to notify a user of new songs created by other users they follow. In an embodiment, the platform and system allows a user to distribute their created song(s) to the radio and other media with the consent of the co-creators of the song as needed.

[0076] While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. It is not intended that the invention be limited by the specific examples provided within the specification. While the invention has been described with reference to the aforementioned specification, the descriptions and illustrations of the embodiments herein are not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. Furthermore, it shall be understood that all aspects of the invention are not limited to the specific depictions, configurations or relative proportions set forth herein which depend upon a variety of conditions and variables.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A system for creating a music collaboration, the system comprising: a lyrics module configured to generate lyrics based on at least one word input on a first device; a tune module configured to generate a tune based on at least one musical input on a second device; a vocal module configured to generate vocals based on at least one vocal recorded on a third device, wherein the lyrics and the tune are combined to generate a music collaboration, or the lyrics and the vocals are combined to generate the music collaboration; and storage means for storing at least one of the lyrics, the tune, the vocals, and the music collaboration, wherein the lyrics, the tune, the vocals, and the collaboration are retrievable from the database for selection by the user to create a song by combining the collaboration of the lyrics and the tune with the vocals, or by combining the collaboration of the lyrics and the vocals with the tune.2 The system of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the first device, the second device and the third device are the same.3 The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one musical input is modified by the tune module to generate the tune.4 The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one vocal is modified by the vocal module to generate the vocals.5 The system of claim 1 , wherein the storage means stores the lyrics, the tune, the vocals, and the music collaboration with at least one identifying parameter.6 The system of claim 5, wherein the at least one identifying parameter is a title, emotion, genre, or language.7 The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is for creating the song and for listening to the song.8 A computer implemented method of creating a music collaboration, the method comprising receiving lyrics from a first device; displaying the lyrics on a second device while recording at least one tune;combining the lyrics and the at least one tune; storing the combined lyrics and at least one tune in a database; displaying and outputting the combined lyrics and at least one tune on a third device while recording at least one vocal; combining the at least one tune and the at least one vocal to generate a song; and storing the song in the database.9 A computer implemented method of creating a music collaboration, the method comprising: receiving at least one tune from a first device; outputting the tune on a second device while receiving lyrics; combining the lyrics and the at least one tune; storing the combined lyrics and at least one tune in a database; displaying and outputting the combined lyrics and at least one tune on a third device while recording at least one vocal; combining the at least one tune and the at least one vocal to generate a song; and storing the song in the database.10 A computer implemented method of creating a music collaboration, the method comprising: receiving lyrics from a first device; displaying the lyrics on a second device while recording at least one vocal; combining the lyrics and the at least one vocal; storing the combined lyrics and at least one vocal in a database; displaying and outputting the combined lyrics and at least one vocal on a third device while recording at least one tune; combining the at least one tune and the at least one vocal to generate a song; and storing the song in the database.

11. The method of any one of claims 8-10, wherein at least two of the first device, the second device and the third device are the same.

12. The method of any one of claims 8-10, wherein the at least one tune is mixed to generate a final tune before being combined.

13. The method of any one of claims 8-10, wherein the at least one vocal is mixed to generate a final vocal before being combined.

14. The method of any one of claims 8-10, further comprising retrieving the song from the database by the first device, the second device, or the third device, and displaying and outputting by the song on the respective device.

15. The method of any one of claims 8-10, further comprising modifying and mixing the at least one tune before combining the at least one tune with the at least one vocal.

16. The method of any one of claims 8-10, further comprising modifying and mixing the at least one vocal before combining the at least one vocal with the at least one tune.

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