Quick Start Composition Ideas

Have you ever experienced writer's (composer's) block? Or, maybe you've always wanted to start composing your own music but need some inspiration and guidance. Abundant Silence composers are here to help!

Check out these Quick Start Composition ideas to get started on your next musical work today!

Martha Hill Duncan

Tatev Amiryan

"Something's Fishy" - by artist Judy Greenwald
Click here to learn more about this watercolor and Judy's work.

For fun addition to this challenge, draw your own fish to feature as cover art for your "Something's Fishy" piece.

Creativity Challenge Compose your own "Something's Fishy"

Visual art can also be a wonderful inspiration for composing music. Check out this watercolor by Judy Greenwald.

​Could you compose a piece inspired by "Something's Fish?" 

Some things consider:
  • Is your water murky or clear? How can you represent that with sound?
  • Does your fish swim fast or slow?
  • Is your fish colorful like Judy's? How can we make colorful sounds on the piano?
  • Does your fish have a story to tell?
  • Does your fish have a mood? How can you create that mood on the piano?
  • ​Is your fish quirky? Or perhaps mischievous? Or maybe your fish is graceful and sophisticated!