It's time for him to come into the modern world..... sound canvas is old. There are much better sounds out now. Samples are one example.

I still run XP but I do not use the default sound players..... I use synths with samples when I use midi.

Write the words and chords on paper or use a word processor. He could also search for a new player that will scroll the words karaoke style. When they mothball one thing, someone generally sees the opportunity and fills it with a new, hopefully better version of a program to do the same thing.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.