Surf Soup Songwriter's Journal: Let's Write Songs

by Donna Kay Lau, Donna Kay Lau (Illustrator), Donna Kay Lau (Editor)

Overview

How to write a song.

Writing a song can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids, and it's a great way to express themselves creatively. Remember to have fun and experiment with different ideas until you find a combination that works for you!

How do you write a song?

Choose a topic, write lyrics, create a melody, choose a chord progression, add instrumentation, and refine and practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798823198257
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	02/15/2023
Pages:	82
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.17(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Award-winning Emmy honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of "Surf Soup", Artist, Author, TV Animator at Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, worked on productions: 'Dora the Explorer', 'CatDog', 'Oswald the Octopus,' 'Generator Rex,' Ben 10', and, "Regular Show,' also 'Surf Soup' cartoon and books! Lau has experience with children's entertainment for over 25+ years. This is her first children's book in the series "Surf Soup." Lau has also authored books: How to Make Cartoons, and several fitness books Fitness Gym, Bikini for Life, I Grow People and Secret Sauce for Cyclists. Lau was honored Emmy by Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with contributions to best Animated short. Lau calls herself a "Student for Life" she has 'years of education attending Animation (Traditional and Digital), Augmented Reality, Graphics Packaging Design, Children's Book Illustration, attending Art Center College of Design, and has been featured in numerous Art Galleries in California and Hawai'i. Lau Grew up and lives in Southern California, stays in Hawai'i and finds inspiration in both places, usually has her head in the clouds with her imagination and creativity, enjoys surfing, is a fitness trainer, and loves to 'learn Chinese traditions and cooking from her Mom & Dad.