The Young Musician's Guide to Songwriting: How to Create Music & Lyrics

Lisa Donovan Lukas has worked as a songwriter, composer, pianist, vocalist, film and television music copyist/proofreader, and music teacher. . 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. Her songs have ap

She remains passionate about passing on the magical craft of songwriting to future generations. 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. About the Author Lisa Donovan Lukas has worked as a songwriter, composer, pianist, vocalist, 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 her piano sheet music is exclu

Why not write your own songs?You’ve learned the basics and rehearsed other musicians’ pieces—now you want to try your own hand at writing. But it can be hard to get started…and sometimes even harder to know when to stop. The Young Musician’s Guide to Songwriting is an ideal resource, designed specifically for guiding the young musician through the songwriting process—from idea generation to completed song.It is also a refreshing tool for music teachers, private instructors, and parents of musicians, wh

Great book for all ages Don't let the "Young Musician" part of this title fool you. This book is great for adults too! I have been teaching piano for over a decade and learned quite a bit from this well-written book. I'm excited to incorporate more composing work into my teaching and I have recommended to all. "Excellent resource for songwriters and music teachers" according to Anne. This is a wonderful book! It's useful for songwriters of various ages/stages -- young, not-as-young, beginning, wanting-to-begin, and experienced. It's well written at both the detailed and big-picture levels, well organized and designed, thorough, and inspirational. I use it as a refe. "The Right Choice" according to DavyG12The Right Choice I was a little anxious that this book would be "too young" for my 23 year old daughter but it was just right. As soon as I opened it, I knew I'd made the right choice.. . I was a little anxious that this book would be "too young" for my 2The Right Choice I was a little anxious that this book would be "too young" for my 23 year old daughter but it was just right. As soon as I opened it, I knew I'd made the right choice.. year old daughter but it was just right. As soon as I opened it, I knew I'd made the right choice.