Lisa Arpino
Music Supervision & Music Editing
Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
Biography
Starting piano at age 6, songwriting at 10, and guitar at 12, Lisa was blessed with musical gifts at a young age. Knowing that she, “wanted to make people feel the things I felt when I heard great music,” led her to songwriting, then composing. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Music with a bachelor’s degree in Music and a minor in Electrical Engineering, Lisa moved to Los Angeles and began her career in the Television & Film industry.
In a career spanning almost 30 years, Lisa has written music for TV and film (both score and songs), and worked as a music supervisor and music editor. Her experience has given her a unique understanding of how music pairs with picture from many perspectives.
Some of Lisa’s credits include Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Two Guys Talking About Girls, ER, Criminal Minds, Against The Tide, Finding Carter, and Justified, to name a few. She has received 16 Golden Reel Award nominations and won twice. Outside of TV and film, her band, Twist Of Faith, has produced two records and toured across the country.
In teaching Music Supervision and Music Editing, Lisa’s mission is to develop in her students an understanding of the practical aspects of these positions and the powerful role of music in film and television.