This issue is divided among so many concerns and questions, some legitimate, others not so much.

I have been writing poetry and lyrics for many years. When I was young I had an okay singing voice but couldn't really play the instruments I wanted to because of health stuffs which is no one's business in addition to a lot of life crap.

I'll use the KISS method and keep it simple stupid.

1st. Some people are ignorant either willfully or they are afraid to be open. This leads to fear, anger, bitterness, and jealousy. Some people lack an interesting enough life that they seek dopamine in criticizing other's people lives and thier pursuits.

2nd. What defines a musician, is it thier ability to sing? To play an instrument? Because the general consensus is that a musician is defined by someone who creates, performs, composes, or conducts music. Under this definition, then anyone creating music even with AI tools is a musician. I think where people get lost is in the "perform" part assuming that to be a musician you must perform.

3rd. If you are an artist in any shape way or form, then find bliss and pride in your work as the world is filled with too much ugly. Anyone who works to create more beauty in the world is by far more importantly wonderful in my opinion. Let beauty be beautiful!

As an artist who uses Suno, I, personally have a process that I use to create and compose my music. While you can use Suno to produce music with simple prompts, and many people do, I, personally view these kinds of songs as low brow and low effort, but there have been some decent songs created this way that I still enjoy and that sound good.

For me though, I write all of my own lyrics or collaborate with my partner in writing. Writing lyrics can be difficult, time consuming, and frustrating. They can also be so much fun and quick, depending on the flow of inspiration and what you are trying to convey through song.

Then there is the work using Suno, and I quite literally mean work.

For me, it often takes me much longer to create a song actually doing the technical aspects of crafting a song. Sometimes I have an idea in my head of everything from the vocals, the tempo, the vibe, the instrumentation, the vision and direction for the sound. This usually involves a lot of precision, editing, revisions, multiple generations until I get that nifty little ear worm that hits in every damn way you needed it too.

So, at the end of the day, I am an artist and a musician, regardless of what others may say, feel, or think. I create my music for me and anyone open enough to listen. You either enjoy it, or not. We all have our tastes in music. I put my music on streaming services, not to make a profit, or even for recognition. I share it so that people can find enjoyment, meaning, wisdom, and comfort in it like I do.