It was great getting to know you at the Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar. During my presentation on AI (the Artificial Intelligence, not the three-toed sloth), I mentioned that I created a song with a prompt in ChatGPT for the lyrics. The prompt, which I pasted below, contained the press release for the event. I took the lyrics to suno.com and asked for a pop song that was energetic and uplifting. Those are the first two songs below. I asked for a hip-hop song after that and got song three below. What do you think?
Lyrics for Chart the Course
? “Chart the Course”
Inspired by the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar, NABS
(Verse 1)
City lights of Philly shining bright,
We’ve gathered here, chasing dreams in flight
Blind but bold, we’ve come to lead,
With heart and hustle, we plant the seed.
From every corner of the coast we came,
Different paths, but the goal’s the same
To find our voice, to make our stand,
Together we rise, hand in hand.
(Chorus)
? Chart the course, find your fit,
We are more than labels, more than limits.
From the halls of school to the streets of change,
We’re building futures, rearranging lanes.
With every step, we’re breaking through,
This seminar sparks something new.
Philly’s the start, but we’re bound to soar—
Chart the course, and open the door. ?
(Verse 2)
Workshops light the fire inside,
Public speaking, balance, daily life
Learning how to own our space,
With every session, we embrace our place.
Lynn’s voice reminds us we belong,
Each story shared is a powerful song.
In every panel, in every chat,
We see our worth—imagine that.
(Chorus)
? Chart the course, find your fit,
We are more than labels, more than limits.
From the halls of school to the streets of change,
We’re building futures, rearranging lanes.
With every step, we’re breaking through,
This seminar sparks something new.
Philly’s the start, but we’re bound to soar—
Chart the course, and open the door. ?
(Bridge)
Blindness won’t define our fate,
We lead with vision others underrate.
With NABS behind us, strong and proud,
We speak our truth, we shout it loud.
(Breakdown)
Peer to peer, soul to soul,
We gather here to claim control.
Leaders rising, voices clear—
This is our moment, our year.
(Final Chorus)
? Chart the course, find your fit,
We are more than labels, more than limits.
From Philly’s streets to tomorrow’s stage,
We turn the page, we lead with grace.
With every step, we’re breaking through,
Together bold, together true.
Philly’s the spark—we’re ready for more—
Chart the course… and soar. ?
Songs
Not horrible and certainly way more than I could do with my lack of musical talent. Several of you showed off your talents during the weekend. Can you make it better Mikayla, Isabelle, Simon, and Joe?
Prompt I Used to Create the Lyrics
You are a world-class songwriter. Create lyrics for a song about the Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar from the National Association of Blind Students. Use this press release for inspiration: A First for Philly: Blind College Students Unite for Transformative Seminar Weekend Philadelphia, PA — July 29, 2025 — The National Association of Blind Students (NABS), a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), will host its 2025 Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3 at the Hampton Inn Center City in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With the theme “Charting the Course: Finding Your Fit as a Student,” this dynamic weekend experience is designed exclusively for blind and low vision college students seeking empowerment, connection, and personal and academic growth. Presented with support from the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, the seminar will bring together blind student leaders from across the Mid-Atlantic region to explore leadership, self-advocacy, and practical strategies for success in higher education and beyond. The weekend features a robust agenda of peer-led workshops, panel discussions, breakout activities, and networking opportunities—all designed to help participants navigate their unique journeys with confidence and clarity. “Our goal is to equip students with the tools, insights, and community they need to take charge of their college experiences and future careers,” said Zachary Ledford, a NABS leader and seminar organizer. “This seminar is a celebration of blind students’ potential—and a launchpad for leadership and connection.” Few spaces remain, and college students who are blind or low vision are highly encouraged to register today at:?? https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=6 Seminar highlights include: Peer-led panels on navigating campus life, balancing school and work, and forging nontraditional academic and career paths Interactive sessions on advocacy, accessibility, identity, and personal growth Skill-building workshops on public speaking, budgeting, daily living, and more Networking opportunities with other students and blind professionals The NABS Banquet, an elegant evening celebration featuring a keynote address from Lynn Heitz, President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania As a division of the National Federation of the Blind—the largest and most influential organization of blind people in the United States—NABS is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of empowered, engaged blind leaders. For more information about NABS and its national programming, visit www.nabslink.org.