17+ ‘Musician’ Writing Prompts
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The Birth of Jazz
Imagine you are a musician during the Jazz Age, describe your experiences and struggles you went through to perfect your craft.
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November Ballad
Imagine you are a musician tasked to compose a song that encapsulates the spirit of November. Describe the process.
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Unfinished Symphony
Write about a composer’s ghost seeking his former lover’s help to finish his last symphony.
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Objects of Celebrity
Create a poem about an object owned by a famous person, detailing its imagined memories and experiences.
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Reflecting on the Influencers
Write about one celebrity or notable figure from the past year who has had a significant impact on your life.
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The Busker’s Ballad
An amateur musician on the street corners stirs up an old scandal with his latest composition.
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The Shadowy Sonata
Describe a famous pianist who starts receiving anonymous, hauntingly beautiful pieces that seem to hold cryptic messages within their melodies.
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Musical Influence
Write about a musician who greatly influences you and how their music helps shape your views.
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The Voice of Breadline Blues
Write about a character who uses music or another form of art to give voice to the struggles of life during The Great Depression.
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Soundtracking Black History
February is Black History Month. Write about an African-American musician who made an impact this February.
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Time Travelling Musician
If you were a musician whose music could transport anyone to any time period, what songs would you play and why?
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The Musician’s Market
Resurrect a famed market where musicians sell melodies extracted from the singing flowers.
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Crime in the Concerto
A world-renowned violinist is found dead in the middle of a performance. Your protagonist detective must uncover what led to the performer’s untimely end.
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New Broadway Star
Take an established current pop or rock star and imagine them as the lead in an original Broadway musical. Create a plot and theme that you think matches their music style.
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Tracing the Darkness: Stories of Tormented Artists
Write about an artist, writer or musician known for battling depression, and how their illness influenced their work.
