Claude for Musicians: Your Co-Writer + Manager in One Tool

<task>Brainstorm lyrics about [theme]</task> <genre>[describe]</genre> <vibe>[describe]</vibe> <output> 1. 10 metaphor options 2. 5 concrete sensory images 3. 3 title line options 4. 3 hook lines 5. Structural concept (verse vs chorus functions) 6. Words/cliches to avoid </output>

<task>Write verse + chorus + bridge</task> <title>[describe]</title> <emotion>[describe]</emotion> <output> 2 verse options + 2 chorus options + 1 bridge. Verse = setting + detail, chorus = universal + hook, bridge = twist. Prosody notes. Expectation-breaking moments.

<task>Rhyme in this section</task> <paste>[section]</paste> <scheme>[AABB / ABAB / etc.]</scheme> <tone>[describe]</tone> <output> 10 rhyme options per line-end. Mix perfect + slant + internal. Flag forced rhymes. Scheme-breaking moments for power.

<task>Design song structure for [genre]</task> <length>[2:30 / 3:30 / 4+]</length> <tempo>[BPM]</tempo> <energy_arc>[describe]</energy_arc> <output> Section order + bars per section + instrumentation build + tension/release points + current-sound signals + pitfalls.

<task>10 song concepts</task> <style>[describe]</style> <themes>[list]</themes> <avoid>[done to death]</avoid> <output> Each: title, central theme, fresh angle, emotional tone, potential first-line hook. Ranked by originality.

<task>Artist bios in 3 lengths</task> <project>[describe]</project> <story>[describe]</story> <credentials>[list]</credentials> <output> 50-word short (Spotify) + 150-word medium (press) + 350-word long (features). Story-grounded, avoid cliches ("eclectic," "fusion"), specific references, confident, third person.

<task>Press release for upcoming [single/EP/album]</task> <release>[title, date, format]</release> <story>[backstory]</story> <sound>[influences]</sound> <output> Compelling headline → news hook → 2-3 story paragraphs → my quote → "why it matters" for journalists → release details + links + contact.

<task>Optimize streaming artist bio</task> <current>[paste]</current> <genre>[describe]</genre> <goal>[follow + save]</goal> <output> Punchy opener → genre-signal hook phrases → notable credits/collaborators → what's coming → discovery keywords without spam feel. Under 2,000 chars.

<task>30-day social calendar for musician</task> <focus>[describe]</focus> <platforms>[TikTok, IG, Shorts]</platforms> <output> 15-20 ideas: BTS, performance clips, song teasers, personal stories, bookings, fan interaction. Platform optimization + posting cadence. What NOT to post. Community vs stream-driving content.

<task>Brand tone for artist project</task> <music>[describe]</music> <personality>[describe]</personality> <output> 1. Brand voice (5 traits) 2. Visual aesthetic direction 3. Merch concept ideas 4. Do's/don'ts 5. Artists doing this well 6. Evolution across albums </output>

<task>Pitch to play at [venue]</task> <venue>[city, capacity, genre]</venue> <my_act>[genre, following, past shows]</my_act> <output> Subject standing out → personalized opener → credentials + recent wins → what I offer (draw, sound, vibe fit) → proposed dates → links to streaming + live videos → easy next step.

<task>Festival submission for [festival]</task> <festival>[style]</festival> <past>[highlights]</past> <output> Compelling subject → how sound fits curation → what I bring live (streams don't convey) → audience draw → recent press briefly → live set links → flexibility on slot/day.

<task>Email manager/label</task> <target>[describe]</target> <project>[streams, shows, releases]</project> <output> Short subject → personalized opener referencing roster → what I've built (don't lead with help-me) → next 12-month plan → what I'd want from them → music + EPK links → low-pressure next step.

<task>Grant/funding application</task> <program>[describe]</program> <project>[describe]</project> <budget>[amount]</budget> <output> 1. Project summary 2. Artistic statement tied to grant mission 3. Budget breakdown 4. Timeline + milestones 5. Impact/audience/outcomes 6. Why I'm the right artist 7. Common failure reasons </output>

<task>Plan [regional / national] tour</task> <size>[describe]</size> <budget>[amount]</budget> <duration>[weeks]</duration> <output> City routing logic + venue size targeting + budget breakdown (transport, lodging, merch, per diem) + advance booking strategy + promo per city + merch strategy + common financial mistakes.