Staying Sane in a World Gone Mad: How Songwriting Can Keep You Grounded
You’re here because the world doesn’t make sense anymore — if it ever did.
Too much noise. Too much stress. Too much chaos. Maybe you feel frustrated. Maybe you feel numb. Maybe you don’t know what you feel. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to just sit there and take it.
You can turn all of that into something good, something useful, something productive and something fun.
You don’t need to be a musician. You don’t need to have written a poem in your life. You just need a way to take what’s in your head and get it out there — and that’s where therapeutic songwriting comes in.
Here’s why this works (and why it’s for YOU):
1. Songwriting is not a mystery.
You already know how to talk. You already know how to feel. That’s all songwriting is—words with a little rhythm, a concept with feelings. Come into my zoom classroom, and my friends and I will show you how easy it is.
2. We make it simple.
Ever done a fill-in-the-blanks game? That’s songwriting. We’ll start with a structure, give you some prompts, and let the words find their way. It’s that easy.
3. It’s not about being “good.”
This isn’t about creating a hit song. It’s about expressing something real. Your thoughts, your emotions, your truth. And when you do that, the pressure disappears.
4. You already have something to say.
If you’ve ever ranted to a friend, sighed at the news, or muttered “what the hell is going on?”—congratulations. Right there, you’ve got the beginnings of a therapeutic song.
5. You don’t have to do this alone.
Songwriting is a social process. That’s why we’re here together. You don’t have to carry the whole thing yourself. We’re tossing around ideas, bouncing off each other, and creating together.
6. The rush of hearing your words come to life is real.
When you write something and hear it turned into a full song—backed by a full band, instruments, and emotion—it’s a game changer. We’ll show you how to bring your lyrics to life in minutes.
7. It’s easier than you think.
You don’t need an instrument. You don’t need training. You just need to start. By the end of your first songwriting session, you’ll be able to write more than just a line or two — you’ll be instantly able to write a whole song and when you hear it back, you’ll be amazed.
8. This is about YOU.
However you feel, whatever you’re thinking—put it into words. That’s all a song is. You’ve got something worth saying. And today, we’re going to say it to music.
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Song Therapy: A Powerful Tool for Staying Sane in a World Gone Mad
The world is getting stranger by the day—faster, louder, more chaotic. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or just plain burned out. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to just sit there and take it.
Song Therapy is a way to fight back.
No, you don’t need to be a musician. You don’t need to have ever written a song before. All you need is a voice, a few words, and a willingness to play.
What is Song Therapy?
Song Therapy is a simple, powerful mental practice that helps you process thoughts, emotions, and experiences by creating songs—together. It’s a mix of:
✅ Writing – Getting your thoughts out in a way that makes sense to you.
✅ Expression – Turning frustration, confusion, or even humor into something tangible.
✅ Community – You don’t do this alone. We write, LISTEN, and support each other.
✅ Publishing – Your words become something real—recorded, shared, and heard.
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about processing, expressing, and transforming whatever is in your head into something creative, something that connects, something that helps relieve the life-pain, and that can potentially hand you the keys to the kingdom, opening the doors of perception.
What Does Song Therapy Do?
✔ Clears mental clutter – Gets the noise out of your head and onto the page.
✔ Turns emotions into action – Whether you’re frustrated, inspired, or just need an outlet, songwriting helps you move through it.
✔ Strengthens your voice – Not just in music, but in life. You learn to express yourself more clearly, confidently, and with purpose.
✔ Builds resilience – Creating something—especially in a group—gives you a sense of some power over your reactions to the utter madness and violence of the world.
✔ Connects you with others – You’re not alone in this. The group is here, and we’re all in this together. Songwriters make a very warm, friendly and supportive community.
Why Should You Try It?
Because it works.
Because you already have many songs in your heart — you just haven’t written them down yet.
Because doing this with others makes it easier, more fun, and way more rewarding.
Because songwriting isn’t just for musicians—it’s for anyone who has something to say.
Immediate Benefits:
🔥 A fresh perspective on what’s been bothering you lately.
🔥 The release that comes from putting feelings into words.
🔥 A sense of creative accomplishment, even if you’ve never written before.
🔥 The fun of creating something in a supportive group setting.
Long-Term Benefits:
🔹 A stronger ability to process stress and uncertainty, exercising the mind and the heart.
🔹 A deeper connection to your own thoughts, emotions, and creativity.
🔹 A growing confidence in expressing yourself—both in songs and in life.
🔹 A new way to engage with the world—through creation, not reaction.
Song Therapy is not just about making music.
It’s about making sense of the madness.
Join us. Write Songs. Express Yourself. Be heard.
You might be surprised at what happens, and you’ll get help and support all along the way, with a friendly and cooperative community of songwriters and poets!
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🎵 “Sing It Out” 🎵
(A Song Therapy Anthem)
[Verse 1]
The world’s on fire, the noises won’t quit,
Scrolling through madness, drowning shit.
But I’ve got a weapon, I’ve got a way,
Gonna write it down, gonna make it pay.
[Pre-Chorus]
No, I don’t need a perfect rhyme,
Just a melody and a little time.
If the world’s gone crazy, let it be,
I’ll turn chaos into harmony.
[Chorus]
🔥 Sing it out, let it go,
Turn the pain into a song we know.
🎶 Every word, every line,
Is a step toward feeling fine.
✨ Write it down, play it loud,
Find your voice, stand your ground.
‘Cause when the world won’t make a sound,
🎵 We’ll sing it out. 🎵
[Verse 2]
No, I ain’t got a Grammy, ain’t got the fame,
But I’ve got a feeling and I’ve got a name.
Ain’t gotta be perfect, ain’t gotta be right,
Just gotta be real when I start to write.
[Pre-Chorus]
No, I don’t need a perfect rhyme,
Just a melody and a little time.
If the world’s gone crazy, let it be,
I’ll turn the chaos into harmony.
[Chorus – Repeat]
[Bridge] (Soft, then builds up)
We write, we sing, we let it fly,
We turn the storm into the sky.
A little song, a little sound,
And harmony will soon be found.
[Final Chorus]
🔥 Sing it out, let it go,
Turn the pain into a song we know.
🎶 Every word, every line,
Is a step toward feeling fine.
✨ Write it down, play it loud,
Find your voice, stand your ground.
When the world won’t make a sound,
🎵 We’ll sing it out.🎵
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And now, what about all those aches and pains and worries???
🎵 “Too Many Troubles, Not Enough Tunes” 🎵
(A Song Therapy Guide in Song Form!)
[Verse 1]
I woke up stiff, my back went crack,
Lost my keys, stepped on a thumbtack.
Coffee’s cold, boss is mad,
Phone just died, my Wi-Fi’s bad.
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, life’s a mess, but here’s the trick,
Grab a pen, write it down real quick!
[Chorus]
🎶 Sing it out, write it down,
Turn that frown into a sound!
🔥 When the world don’t treat you right,
Make a song and sleep at night!
[Verse 2]
Doctor says, “You’re gettin’ old,”
Hairline’s gone, and my soup got cold.
Bills stack up, rent is due,
And I got a splinter in my shoe!
[Pre-Chorus]
But here’s the thing, don’t curse or shout,
Just write a song and let it out!
[Chorus – Repeat]
[Bridge] (Spoken, like an old bluesman talkin’)
“You got stress? You got aches?
Neighbors loud? Got belly shakes?
Credit card’s maxed? Can’t pay your tax?
Just write a song ‘bout all these facts!”
[Verse 3]
Lost my job, lost my hat,
Even my dog just looked at me flat!
But I won’t cry, I won’t break,
I’ll write a song and take a break!
[Final Chorus]
🎶 Sing it out, write it down,
Turn that frown into a sound!
🔥 When the world don’t treat you right,
Make a song and sleep at night!
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🎵 “Morning Meltdown” 🎵
(Everything Goes Wrong Before 9 AM!)
[Verse 1: Waking Up Disaster]
Alarm clock’s dead, I overslept,
Tripped on my slippers, nearly wept.
No more coffee, fridge is bare,
Pulled on a shirt—hey, that’s not fair!
(It shrank… or I grew… oh no.)
Wi-Fi’s gone, phone won’t charge,
Boss is calling, stress is large.
Try to send an email fast—
Oops, my laptop just collapsed!
[Chorus: The Spiral Begins]
🎶 It’s a morning meltdown, send help quick!
One more thing and I might just quit!
🔥 First the coffee, then the tech,
Now my sanity’s a total wreck! 🎶
[Verse 2: Work From Hell]
Customer service puts me on hold,
That hold music is twenty years old!
Glasses lost—but wait, hold tight,
They’ve been on my head this whole night!
Dog won’t listen, cat’s aloof,
Neighbor’s car just knocked my roof.
I should give up, I should lie down,
But wait… where’s my pants?! (frenzied pause)
[Chorus – Repeat]
🎶 It’s a morning meltdown, send help quick!
One more thing and I might just quit!
🔥 First the coffee, then the tech,
Now my sanity’s a total wreck! 🎶
[Bridge: Existential Crisis Time] (slow, dramatic, existential jazz break)
Ohhh, why does life hate me today?
I just wanted things to go my way!
Maybe the world’s got jokes to play,
Or maybe… I’ll just write a song and stay.
[Final Chorus: Acceptance & Chaos]
🎶 It’s a morning meltdown, here we go!
Life’s a circus, enjoy the show!
🔥 When the world throws chaos my way,
I’ll turn it into a song and play! 🎶
🎭 Ending: The Big Shrug & Laugh
(Music slows down… singer sighs… then bursts into laughter.)
“Well… at least it’s not Monday!”
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🎵 “Press 1 for Misery” (The Theme Song) 🎵
(A Big, Bold, Broadway-Style Opening Number!)
[Verse 1: The Dreaded Call Begins]
📞 Ring, ring, ring! — “Oh no, not this again…”
I just need a simple fix, why does it never end?
🎶 The hold music’s playing, my patience is thin,
I’ve been stuck in this loop since God knows when!
[Pre-Chorus: The Menu of Doom]
👾 Press 1 if you’re angry, press 2 if you’re sad,
Press 3 if your day is just going so bad!
Press 4 if your sanity’s breaking in two…
(…please hold, we’ll be right with you.)
[Chorus: The Big, Loud, Broadway Hook]
🎶 Press 1 for misery, press 2 for despair,
🔥 Press 3 if you’re screaming alone in your chair!
💀 Press 4 if you’ve lost all your will to go on,
But don’t hang up—this call’s just begun!
[Verse 2: The Spiraling Madness]
🎶 “Your call is important”—well ain’t that a joke?
I’m losing my mind, I’m about to go broke!
The robot says “Sorry, I didn’t get that…”
I yelled at my phone and it just yelled back!
[Pre-Chorus: Another Round of Torture]
👾 Press 5 if your Wi-Fi just went offline,
Press 6 if you’re trapped in a customer line!
Press 7 if rage is consuming your soul…
(…please hold, your call is our goal.)
[Chorus: The Big Theatrical Climax]
🎶 Press 1 for misery, press 2 for regret,
🔥 Press 3 if you’re wondering how bad this can get!
💀 Press 4 if you’re questioning all of your life,
But don’t hang up—your pain is our vibe!
[Bridge: The Existential Breakdown]
(Music slows… soft, dramatic monologue)
🎭 “Why do we suffer? Why must we wait?”
I just wanted help, now I question my fate!
Does anyone care? Do they even exist?
(beep—automated voice interrupts—)
👾 “Please rate your experience… on a scale of one to six.”
[Final Chorus: The Explosive Finish!]
🎶 Press 1 for misery, press 2 for despair,
🔥 Press 3 if you’re crying alone in your chair!
🎭 Press 4 if you just want to cancel it all…
But guess what? You’re still on the call! 🎶
🎤 BIG BROADWAY ENDING!
(Spotlight fades as the singer sighs, slams the phone down, and the music swells into a ridiculous over-the-top finale.)
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I hope that gave you a few laughs. So now, it’s time to board the old Bardo bus for our daily magical video tour, but first, a quick scan of several Rembrandts. I have a new very good source for them, and I can give great prices!
The artist’s mother seated at a table, looking right: three-quarter length — 18th century Rembrandt Print — 133 × 116 mm genuine etching, dated 1790, B-343, condition very good. Subject to prior sale. — $2,200.00 — COA, print is shipped flat. Subject to prior sale.
Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house 169 × 125 mm — Etching dated 1820 — condition good — B-176 Good condition. Paper a bit browned. Margins trimmed to the border. Verso: blank, with traces of former mounting. — $2,250 subject to prior sale.
Negress lying down — photolithography — dated 1920 — 79x156mm B-205 condition good. Paper slightly browned. Verso: blank — $550.00 very fine impression for this edition, subject to prior sale.
Self Portrait at the Window — B-22 — heliogravure — 1880 Reasonable condition. Paper with ample margins, but rather browned. The edges slightly ragged. With a piece of paper with an old manuscript annotation regarding the print in the right corner; the paper discoloured below (including affecting the image). A faint fold in the lower left corner of the margin. Verso: blank. — $650.00 — subject to prior sale.
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I can now provide many 18th and 19th century genuine Rembrandt gravures. They are hard to find, and many are not good examples. It takes a LOT of research to come up with these.
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Okay, now to the video tour!
That’s it, folks!
See You At The Top!!!
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