Our workbook "SONGWRITING FOR MUSIC THERAPISTS" takes you through the basics of three kinds of songwriting: (1) writing songs before sessions, to meet particular goals and objectives; (2) writing songs during sessions with clients, using the clients' words as lyrics and creating music for melody and accompaniment; and (3) writing songs "on the spot" with groups, including the use of blues progressions. The book is written in an informal style and includes musical examples from songs from the author's clinical work.