Well... since every band I've played in since I was 18 (with the exception of two cover bands and one house gig I used to do) had at least one female member in them and the gurlies were always FAR more motivated to learn and create than the weenie owners if I can get my wish and set these ladies up so they can do what I'm doing for themselves we may end up with a new flock around here at some point.
However, SONAR might be a little pricey/overkill for them at first. I know my one female friend set up a little tracking studio a while back but she talked into using Cubase (by weenie owners of course). She also wasn't really a musician/songwriter (more into supporting/promoting acts) so CB make a little more sense for her.
I've always said SONAR is an excellent package for independent songwriters who actually play a danged instrument and I know these wonderfully creative women would appreciate what it has to offer. Then they could do their thing without dealing with all the talking down to/mansplaining they have to deal with working with meatworld musicians.