Lynn Ahrens
An image from Schoolhouse Rock!, one of the productions that also features Lynn Ahrens.
Lynn Ahrens

Lynn Ahrens

October 1, 1948 — New York, New York, USA

Lynn wrote and sang some of Schoolhouse Rock's most recognizable tunes including Interplanet Janet, The Great American Melting Pot, and A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing. She was discovered by producer George Newall who heard her strumming and asked her to try writing a song for the series. "The Preamble" was a hit and Lynn wrote more songs for Schoolhouse Rock. This led to her getting more jobs as a freelance composer and singer which really launched her career and eventually included award-winning work for Broadway and movies.

Schoolhouse Rock!

Schoolhouse Rock!

1973

Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life

2018

Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)

Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)

2008