feat: Maestro Mode - context-aware prompt generation

- Backend: POST /api/text-gen/maestro endpoint with dual modes
  - Empty prompt → generate from scratch (temp 1.0)
  - Non-empty prompt → complete/extend (temp 0.85)
  - structured=true → returns JSON fields for Advanced/Pro mode
  - Three system prompts: MAESTRO_GENERATE, MAESTRO_COMPLETE, MAESTRO_STRUCTURED
  - Trailing sentence cleanup for plain text mode
  - JSON fallback parsing for structured mode

- Frontend: MaestroButton component
  - Context-aware labels: ♪ Maestro Mode (empty) / ♪ Keep Composing (has content)
  - Loading states: animating ♩ with Dreaming.../Composing...
  - structured prop for Pro mode → populates structured fields
  - onStructuredResult callback merges fields into StructuredPrompt

- UX: Replaced 'Get Suggestions ✨' with Maestro Mode
  - Suggestions required text in the box; Maestro works with or without
  - Single button, context-aware behavior, cleaner UI
  - Advanced/Pro mode gets structured fields from Maestro
  - Removed SuggestionsModal dependency

- Rename: 'Compose for Me' → 'Keep Composing'

backend/src/main.py

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ from kithara_client import generate_clip, save_clip_file
 from waveform import generate_waveform_svg, get_waveform_path
 from analysis import analyze_clip
 from image_gen import generate_artwork, get_image_gen_config, get_available_models, SAFETY_LEVELS
-from text_gen import suggest_prompts, get_text_gen_config, get_available_models as get_text_models
+from text_gen import suggest_prompts, maestro_prompt, get_text_gen_config, get_available_models as get_text_models
 
 app = FastAPI(title="Kithara Studio", version="0.1.0")
 
@@ -447,6 +447,26 @@ async def get_suggestions(request: dict):
     except Exception as e:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=f"Suggestion generation failed: {str(e)}")
 
+
+@app.post("/api/text-gen/maestro")
+async def maestro(request: dict):
+    """Generate or complete a music prompt using Maestro Mode.
+    
+    If hint is empty/missing: generates a creative prompt from scratch ("Dream for Me").
+    If hint is provided: completes the user's existing prompt ("Keep Composing").
+    If structured=true: returns JSON fields for Advanced/Pro mode instead of plain text.
+    """
+    hint = request.get("hint", "").strip()
+    model = request.get("model")  # Optional text model override
+    structured = request.get("structured", False)  # Return structured fields for Pro mode
+    
+    try:
+        config = get_text_gen_config()
+        result = await maestro_prompt(hint=hint, model=model, config=config, structured=structured)
+        return result
+    except Exception as e:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=f"Maestro generation failed: {str(e)}")
+
 @app.patch("/api/clips/{clip_id}")
 async def rename_clip_endpoint(clip_id: str, request: RenameRequest):
     clip = await get_clip(clip_id)

backend/src/text_gen.py

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 """Text generation client using Google Gemini models for prompt suggestions."""
 
+import json
 import os
+import re
 from typing import Optional
 
 from google import genai
@@ -93,7 +95,6 @@ Format your response as a numbered list (1., 2., 3.) with just the prompts, no e
     suggestions = []
     
     # Split by numbered lines (1., 2., 3.)
-    import re
     # Find all text after numbers
     matches = re.findall(r'(?:^|\n)\d+\.\s*(.*?)(?=\n\d+\.|$)', text, re.DOTALL)
     if matches:
@@ -106,6 +107,156 @@ Format your response as a numbered list (1., 2., 3.) with just the prompts, no e
     
     return suggestions[:3]  # Ensure max 3
 
+# ── Maestro Mode ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+MAESTRO_GENERATE_PROMPT = """You are Maestro, an expert music prompt writer for AI music generation models (specifically Google Lyria).
+
+Your task: Write a SINGLE compelling, detailed music generation prompt from scratch. The user has given you no starting point — be creative and bold.
+
+Pick any genre, style, or mood that inspires you. The prompt should be:
+- A single paragraph, vivid and evocative
+- Rich in musical detail (genre, instrumentation, mood, tempo, structure, production style)
+- Written in terminology that music producers use
+- Between 2-4 sentences long
+- Something that would produce an INTERESTING piece of music — surprise the user
+
+Vary your choices! Don't default to the same genre or mood every time. Draw from the full spectrum of music: electronic, orchestral, jazz, world, experimental, ambient, industrial, folk, hip-hop, and beyond.
+
+Output ONLY the prompt text. No numbers, no labels, no commentary."""
+
+
+MAESTRO_COMPLETE_PROMPT = """You are Maestro, an expert music prompt writer for AI music generation models (specifically Google Lyria).
+
+The user has started writing a prompt and wants you to complete it. Here is their prompt so far:
+
+"{user_input}"
+
+Complete this prompt into a detailed, evocative music generation prompt. Your completion should:
+- Build on the user's existing idea naturally
+- Add specific details about genre, instrumentation, mood, tempo, structure, or production style
+- Result in a single paragraph that's ready to use as-is
+- Be between 2-4 sentences total (including what the user already wrote)
+
+Do NOT repeat what the user wrote — continue from where they left off and blend it into a complete, polished prompt.
+
+Output ONLY the completed prompt text. No numbers, no labels, no commentary."""
+
+
+MAESTRO_STRUCTURED_PROMPT = """You are Maestro, an expert music prompt writer for AI music generation models (specifically Google Lyria).
+
+{context_instruction}
+
+Generate a detailed music generation prompt, filling in as many of these fields as appropriate:
+
+- style: Genre and style (e.g., "Industrial techno", "Cinematic orchestral", "Lo-fi hip hop")
+- timbre: Sound texture and tone quality (e.g., "Warm analog synths with gritty distortion layers")
+- structure: Song structure (e.g., "Intro-Build-Drop-Breakdown-Drop-Outro")
+- mood: Emotional quality and energy (e.g., "Dark and aggressive, euphoric climax")
+- tempo: BPM and rhythmic feel (e.g., "180 BPM, driving four-on-the-floor")
+- instrumentation: Specific instruments and sounds (e.g., "Distorted 909 kick, reverbed vocal chops, sub-bass")
+- effects: Production effects and processing (e.g., "Heavy sidechain compression, bitcrushed melodies")
+- additional: Any extra details, references, or instructions
+
+You MUST output valid JSON with those exact field names. Only include fields where you have specific, meaningful content. Leave fields as empty strings if you don't have a good detail for them. Do NOT include any fields beyond these 8.
+
+Be creative and varied! Draw from the full spectrum of music — electronic, orchestral, jazz, world, experimental, ambient, industrial, folk, hip-hop, and beyond.
+
+Output ONLY the JSON object. No markdown, no commentary, no explanation."""
+
+
+async def maestro_prompt(hint: str = "", model: str = None, config: dict = None, structured: bool = False) -> dict:
+    """Generate or complete a music prompt using Maestro Mode.
+
+    Args:
+        hint: User's existing text. Empty = generate from scratch, non-empty = complete.
+        model: Text model to use. Defaults to configured model.
+        config: Optional config override.
+        structured: If True, return structured JSON fields for Advanced/Pro mode.
+
+    Returns:
+        Plain: dict with "prompt" (text) and "mode" ("generate" | "complete")
+        Structured: dict with "fields" (JSON) and "mode" ("generate" | "complete")
+    """
+    cfg = config or get_text_gen_config()
+    client = genai.Client(api_key=cfg["api_key"])
+    safety = build_safety_settings(cfg)
+
+    # Auto-select mode based on input
+    mode = "generate" if not hint.strip() else "complete"
+
+    if structured:
+        # Structured mode: return JSON fields for Advanced/Pro prompt
+        context_instruction = (
+            "The user wants you to generate a creative music prompt from scratch. Surprise them with something interesting."
+            if mode == "generate"
+            else f"The user has started describing music they want. Here's what they have so far:\n\n\"{hint.strip()}\"\n\nBuild on their idea, filling in the structured fields with rich, specific details."
+        )
+        system = MAESTRO_STRUCTURED_PROMPT.format(context_instruction=context_instruction)
+        user_content = "Generate structured music prompt fields."
+        temperature = 0.95 if mode == "generate" else 0.8
+        max_tokens = 1536
+
+        response = client.models.generate_content(
+            model=model or cfg["model"],
+            contents=user_content,
+            config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
+                system_instruction=system,
+                safety_settings=safety,
+                temperature=temperature,
+                max_output_tokens=max_tokens,
+                response_mime_type="application/json",
+            ),
+        )
+
+        try:
+            fields = json.loads(response.text.strip())
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            # Fallback: try to extract JSON from markdown code blocks
+            match = re.search(r'```(?:json)?\s*([\s\S]*?)```', response.text)
+            if match:
+                fields = json.loads(match.group(1).strip())
+            else:
+                # Last resort: put everything in additional
+                fields = {"additional": response.text.strip()}
+
+        return {"fields": fields, "mode": mode}
+
+    else:
+        # Plain text mode: original behavior for Basic prompt
+        if mode == "generate":
+            system = MAESTRO_GENERATE_PROMPT
+            user_content = "Write me a music generation prompt. Surprise me."
+            temperature = 1.0
+            max_tokens = 1024
+        else:
+            system = MAESTRO_COMPLETE_PROMPT.format(user_input=hint.strip())
+            user_content = "Complete this prompt into a finished, ready-to-use music generation prompt. End with a complete sentence."
+            temperature = 0.85
+            max_tokens = 1536
+
+        response = client.models.generate_content(
+            model=model or cfg["model"],
+            contents=user_content,
+            config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
+                system_instruction=system,
+                safety_settings=safety,
+                temperature=temperature,
+                max_output_tokens=max_tokens,
+            ),
+        )
+
+        text = response.text.strip()
+        # Remove any leading numbering or labels the model might add
+        text = re.sub(r'^\d+\.\s*', '', text)
+        # Clean up trailing incomplete sentences (cut at last period)
+        if text and not text[-1] in '.!?':
+            last_period = max(text.rfind('.'), text.rfind('!'), text.rfind('?'))
+            if last_period > len(text) // 2:  # Only cut if we're past halfway
+                text = text[:last_period + 1]
+
+        return {"prompt": text, "mode": mode}
+
+
 # ── Available Models ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 AVAILABLE_TEXT_MODELS = [

frontend/src/components/Generator.tsx

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
 import StructuredPromptEditor, { PromptStructure } from './StructuredPromptEditor'
-import SuggestionsModal from './SuggestionsModal'
+import MaestroButton from './MaestroButton'
 
 interface ModelInfo {
   name: string
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ export default function Generator({ onGenerate }: Props) {
   const [models, setModels] = useState<Record<string, ModelInfo>>({})
   const [promptMode, setPromptMode] = useState<PromptMode>('basic')
   const [structuredPrompt, setStructuredPrompt] = useState<PromptStructure>({})
-  const [suggestionsOpen, setSuggestionsOpen] = useState(false)
+
 
   useEffect(() => {
     fetch('/api/models')
@@ -185,14 +185,16 @@ export default function Generator({ onGenerate }: Props) {
           <div>
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1.5">
               <label className="text-xs text-kithara-muted">Prompt</label>
-              <button
-                type="button"
-                onClick={() => setSuggestionsOpen(true)}
-                disabled={!prompt.trim()}
-                className="text-xs text-kithara-accent hover:text-kithara-accent/80 transition-colors disabled:opacity-40"
-              >
-                Get Suggestions ✨
-              </button>
+              <MaestroButton
+                prompt={prompt}
+                onResult={(result, mode) => {
+                  setPrompt(result)
+                  if (mode === 'generate') {
+                    setError('')
+                  }
+                }}
+                onError={(msg) => setError(msg)}
+              />
             </div>
             <textarea
               value={prompt}
@@ -208,14 +210,26 @@ export default function Generator({ onGenerate }: Props) {
           <div>
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1.5">
               <label className="text-xs text-kithara-muted">Structured Prompt</label>
-              <button
-                type="button"
-                onClick={() => setSuggestionsOpen(true)}
-                disabled={Object.values(structuredPrompt).every(v => !v?.trim())}
-                className="text-xs text-kithara-accent hover:text-kithara-accent/80 transition-colors disabled:opacity-40"
-              >
-                Get Suggestions ✨
-              </button>
+              <MaestroButton
+                prompt={Object.values(structuredPrompt).filter(Boolean).join(' ')}
+                structured={isPro}
+                onResult={(result, mode) => {
+                  // Fallback: plain text mode for non-Pro, put result in 'additional'
+                  setStructuredPrompt(prev => ({ ...prev, additional: result }))
+                  if (mode === 'generate') setError('')
+                }}
+                onStructuredResult={(fields, mode) => {
+                  // Structured mode: merge fields into structuredPrompt, preserving user edits
+                  setStructuredPrompt(prev => ({
+                    ...prev,
+                    ...Object.fromEntries(
+                      Object.entries(fields).filter(([_, v]) => v?.trim())
+                    ),
+                  }))
+                  if (mode === 'generate') setError('')
+                }}
+                onError={(msg) => setError(msg)}
+              />
             </div>
             <StructuredPromptEditor
               value={structuredPrompt}
@@ -237,19 +251,7 @@ export default function Generator({ onGenerate }: Props) {
         </button>
       </form>
 
-      <SuggestionsModal
-        isOpen={suggestionsOpen}
-        onClose={() => setSuggestionsOpen(false)}
-        onSelect={(suggestion) => {
-          if (promptMode === 'basic' || !isPro) {
-            setPrompt(suggestion)
-          } else {
-            // For advanced mode, put it in the 'style' field or additional
-            setStructuredPrompt(prev => ({ ...prev, additional: suggestion }))
-          }
-        }}
-        userInput={promptMode === 'basic' || !isPro ? prompt : Object.values(structuredPrompt).filter(Boolean).join(' ')}
-      />
+
     </div>
   )
 }

frontend/src/components/MaestroButton.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+import { useState } from 'react'
+import type { PromptStructure } from './StructuredPromptEditor'
+
+interface Props {
+  /** Current prompt text. Empty = generate mode, non-empty = complete mode. */
+  prompt: string
+  /** Called with the Maestro result — the generated or completed prompt. */
+  onResult: (result: string, mode: 'generate' | 'complete') => void
+  /** Called when Maestro encounters an error. */
+  onError: (message: string) => void
+  /** Optional CSS class for the button container. */
+  className?: string
+  /**
+   * If true, send structured=true and return structured fields.
+   * The onStructuredResult callback will be called instead of onResult.
+   */
+  structured?: boolean
+  /** Called with structured fields when structured mode returns. */
+  onStructuredResult?: (fields: PromptStructure, mode: 'generate' | 'complete') => void
+}
+
+export default function MaestroButton({
+  prompt,
+  onResult,
+  onError,
+  className = '',
+  structured = false,
+  onStructuredResult,
+}: Props) {
+  const [isMaestroing, setIsMaestroing] = useState(false)
+
+  const handleMaestro = async () => {
+    setIsMaestroing(true)
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch('/api/text-gen/maestro', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({
+          hint: prompt.trim(),
+          structured,
+        }),
+      })
+
+      if (!res.ok) {
+        try {
+          const errorData = await res.json()
+          throw new Error(errorData.detail || 'Maestro generation failed')
+        } catch (parseErr) {
+          if (parseErr instanceof Error && parseErr.message !== 'Maestro generation failed') throw parseErr
+          throw new Error('Maestro generation failed')
+        }
+      }
+
+      const data = await res.json()
+
+      if (structured && data.fields && onStructuredResult) {
+        onStructuredResult(data.fields as PromptStructure, data.mode)
+      } else {
+        onResult(data.prompt, data.mode)
+      }
+    } catch (err) {
+      onError(err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Maestro generation failed')
+    } finally {
+      setIsMaestroing(false)
+    }
+  }
+
+  const mode = prompt.trim() ? 'complete' : 'generate'
+  const label = mode === 'generate'
+    ? '♪ Maestro Mode'
+    : '♪ Keep Composing'
+
+  return (
+    <button
+      type="button"
+      onClick={handleMaestro}
+      disabled={isMaestroing}
+      className={`${className} flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-medium rounded-md transition-all duration-200 ${
+        isMaestroing
+          ? 'bg-kithara-accent/20 text-kithara-accent animate-pulse'
+          : 'bg-kithara-accent/10 text-kithara-accent hover:bg-kithara-accent/25 border border-kithara-accent/30 hover:border-kithara-accent/50'
+      }`}
+      title={mode === 'generate'
+        ? "Let Maestro write a creative prompt for you"
+        : "Let Maestro complete your prompt with musical details"
+      }
+    >
+      {isMaestroing ? (
+        <>
+          <span className="inline-block animate-spin">♩</span>
+          {mode === 'generate' ? 'Dreaming...' : 'Composing...'}
+        </>
+      ) : (
+        label
+      )}
+    </button>
+  )
+}