018: Training Your ChatGPT to Match Your Tone and Style

TopMusic AI Podcast

Ever feel like ChatGPT is helpful but just doesn’t sound like you? In this episode, we are going to break down exactly how to train ChatGPT to match your unique tone and style. You’ll learn how to define your voice, write better prompts, and build a plug-and-play prompt library that makes writing emails, posts, and studio messages faster and way more you. If you’ve ever cringed at an AI draft that felt robotic or stiff, this episode is your guide to making ChatGPT your most authentic virtual assistant. And if you're ready to go even deeper, check the link below for a powerful resource to help you bring your voice to life with AI.

Why Tone Matters

• Authenticity: Your communication should sound like you.
• Consistency: Emails, posts, and studio materials should reflect a unified voice.
• Efficiency: Well-trained AI means less rewriting and more productivity.

Step 1: Define Your Tone

• Choose 3–5 words that describe your voice (e.g., friendly, quirky, professional).
• Identify signature phrases you use often.
• Give ChatGPT examples of your writing to learn from.

Step 2: Craft Better Prompts

• Be specific: Include tone and sample phrases in your instructions.
• Use “Act As” prompts to guide context (e.g., “Act as a warm, encouraging music teacher”).
• Provide tone examples: paste in past emails/posts for ChatGPT to mirror.

Step 3: Fine-Tune Responses

• Give feedback instead of starting over (e.g., “make this more playful”).
• Use “give me 3 more versions” to explore tone options.
• Save responses that nail your tone and use them as future reference.

Step 4: Build a Prompt Library

• Identify recurring AI tasks (emails, posts, lesson plans).
• Save your best prompts in a document organized by category.
• Customize prompts with tone notes and personal details to save time.

Step 5: Personalize Like a Pro

• Train ChatGPT with your actual writing.
• Create a “tone profile” with style notes (e.g., friendly, conversational, light humor).
• Use AI to personalize messages (student milestones, birthdays, etc.).

Real Talk Segment

• Tara shares how a copywriting course helped her define her voice.
• She trained ChatGPT alongside the course—building a personal tone reference bank.
• Result: AI-generated content now feels authentic, effortless, and uniquely “her.”

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About Tara Wright

Tara Wright is an Education and Operations Director, Creative Strategist, and Music Educator who helps music educators transform their teaching studios and businesses through innovative strategies, clear processes, and actionable tools. Known for her no-fluff advice, Tara blends creative thinking with real-world solutions to make complex systems simple and effective.

With over 20 years of teaching experience and 10+ years in operations management, Tara brings expertise in branding, copywriting, and process improvement to the music industry. She has overseen the creation of impactful content, from managing digital media platforms to developing professional training materials. Tara’s work inspires music educators to build thriving studios while balancing creativity with practicality.

Tara’s certifications include Google Project Management, Google Workspace Administration, and Google E-commerce Marketing. She also holds degrees in photography, music education, genetic engineering, and marketing, which fuel her unique approach to problem-solving and innovation.

When not optimizing workflows or mentoring teams, Tara raises ostriches, Great Danes, and other two- and four-legged friends on her farm near St. Louis. You’ll often find her taking her Jeep off-road or exploring a new hobby because learning is her ultimate joy. Tara’s advice is grounded in experience and designed to inspire action. Whether it’s simplifying studio operations, enhancing marketing strategies, or sparking creativity, Tara’s solutions resonate with educators ready to grow.

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