The Young Musician's Guide to Songwriting: How to Create Music & Lyrics
Lisa Donovan Lukas has worked as a songwriter, composer, pianist, vocalist, orchestrator, film and television music copyist/proofreader, and music teacher. Years of her music students’ cumulative interest in writing and composing original material inspired her to create a guide to songwriting, specifically for young artists.Lukas earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from the USC Thornton School of Music and has worked in the music industry ever since. Her songs have appeared in film and television, and Sheet Music Plus has published her educational piano music. Lukas’s accolades include MTAC’s prestigious Composers Today awards and numerous ASCAP Plus honors, including Popular Division and Concert Division awards.Lukas is a member of the Music Teachers National Association and the Music Teachers’ Association of California. She remains passionate about passing on the magical craft of songwriting to future generations.