About Us
Who is Personata
About Personata
Personata Studios is a premium, AI-enhanced music studio that turns your stories, brands, and ideas into fully produced, emotionally honest songs. We don’t just press a button and generate tracks. Our team guides the story, interviews you for the details that matter, writes the lyrics, and shapes the sound. AI is just one of our instruments, used inside a thoughtful, human-led creative process.
We create custom songs for weddings, anniversaries, proposals, graduations, memorials, and all of life’s moments that deserve more than a greeting card. For businesses, we produce memorable jingles, brand themes, and background music for videos, podcasts, shows, and radio. We also develop original music designed for streaming platforms, so your song isn’t just personal—it can live out in the world if you want it to.
From first dances and vows to gifts for parents and tributes to family, every Personata piece is written just for you, capturing feeling in a way photos and video can’t. From the very first conversation to the final master, everything is handled by experienced humans who understand both music and meaning. We make sure every track is structurally strong, emotionally true, and rights-safe, so you can share it confidently with family, fans, or customers.
Our patent-pending process blends deep listening, guided interviews, and iterative songwriting. We work closely with you so every lyric and note reflects the heart of your story. It is a human-first approach, beautifully supported by smart tools. At Personata, every song is crafted by humans, powered by AI, and finished by people who genuinely care. If it is important enough to deserve its own song, it is important enough to do it right.
The Story Behind Personata
Personata didn’t start as a business. It started the day I was asked to give a speech at my son’s wedding, where that may sound simple: “Just say a few words.” But the more I thought about it, the more it bothered me. I could tell a couple of funny stories, offer some recycled wisdom, maybe quote something off the internet. It would be fine. Polite. Predictable.
But it wouldn’t really say what I wanted to say to my son — or to his wife.
Years of watching him grow up, then watching him become an even better version of himself when she came into his life. How do you fit that into three minutes with a microphone?
So instead of chasing the “perfect speech,” I started writing a song. I went back through memories, the little details of who he is, the way she steadies him, the way they laugh together. I tried to put their story into melody and lyrics — all the things that don’t always come out right when you’re nervous and holding a piece of paper.
When that song played, the room changed. People went quiet, and then the tears came. In that moment I realized: music can hold a family’s story — and a couple’s story — in a way words alone often can’t.
That’s where Personata began: with one dad, asked to give a wedding speech, realizing that the most honest thing he could say to his son and his new wife… was a song.
David Moss – Co-Founder / Personata Studios
The Founders
David and Steve first crossed paths in 1982 at Philadelphia’s WPST, where they discovered a shared obsession with music, radio, and the way a perfectly chosen song can change the temperature of a room. Those early days surrounded by records, consoles, and live microphones shaped how they think about storytelling, sound, and human connection—and planted the seed for everything they would build later on.
Beyond the studio, both went on to spend decades in the world of startups and high-growth companies—launching new ventures, building teams from the ground up, raising capital, navigating mergers and acquisitions, and leading organizations through rapid change. They’ve sat on every side of the table: founder, operator, strategist, and deal-maker, learning how to turn ideas into sustainable, well-run businesses.
In 2022, they brought that experience home to the medium they never stopped loving and co-founded Thasis Radio Network, a growing group of internet stations powered by seasoned professionals. Personata is the next evolution of that work: David and Steve are combining a lifetime in music and audio with deep startup and leadership experience to create custom songs that feel as carefully crafted as any major-label record—but made for one couple, one family, one story at a time.
FAQ
What is a Personata?
A Personata is a custom song created from your unique story. Through our patent-pending process, we take your memories, emotions, and milestones and transform them into lyrics and melody that capture how it felt, not just how it looked.
Who are Personatas for?
While many of our clients are couples creating a first dance song, a Personata can also be a heartfelt gift from parents, friends, or family. It can be part of the wedding day itself, or a timeless keepsake for anniversaries, vow renewals, birthdays, engagements, graduations, retirements, or any milestone worth celebrating. Whenever there’s a moment too important for ordinary words, a Personata turns it into music that lasts forever.
How is this different from AI song generators?
Unlike AI tools that produce generic, mechanical tracks, every Personata is crafted through a human-centered process. We interview you, listen deeply, and collaborate through revisions to ensure your song reflects the true emotions of your story. Only people can translate love into music that feels alive.
Why not do it myself?
Anyone can open an app, type a prompt, and click “generate.” That gets you something. But it rarely gets you the song you hear in your head that you want to sing along with.
At Personata Studios, our work starts before and after that button. We interview you, shape your story into lyrics that actually sing, run multiple AI-enhanced productions, edit and polish the audio, and then deliver a finished song that is “radio quality.”
How does the process work?
It begins with a personal interview where we learn about your story, your style, and the emotions you want to capture. From there, we craft lyrics and melody through an iterative process, keeping you involved along the way until the song feels exactly right.
What formats do I receive my song in?
Every client receives a high-quality digital file. You can also choose keepsakes like custom vinyl records, framed records, or elegantly printed lyric sheets, so your song can be displayed and passed down for generations.
How long does it take to create a Personata?
Most songs are completed in 4–6 weeks, depending on complexity and the level of customization you choose. Rush options are available if your timeline is shorter.
How much does it cost?
Prices begin at $299 for our Signature Package, but most couples choose the Heirloom Package at $899, which delivers the full Personata experience. From there, you can add keepsakes like custom vinyl, framed records, or printed lyrics to make your song even more special. Every Personata is a one-of-a-kind creation, and our patent-pending process allows us to keep them accessible while preserving the authenticity, quality, and emotional depth you’d expect from something handcrafted.
Can I be involved in the songwriting?
Absolutely. You will be part of the process — every Personata is built with you, not just for you. Some clients love helping refine lyrics or shaping the musical direction, while others give broader guidance and let us carry the details. Either way, your input is woven into every step, ensuring the final song is unmistakably yours.
What makes Personata unique?
Our focus is on people, not templates. With our patent-pending process, every song is one-of-a-kind, built from your story with care and emotional depth that no off-the-shelf or AI solution can match.
