Biography
JENNIFER THOMAS – Composer, Pianist,
Violinist, Performer, Recording Artist, & Cinematic Storyteller
Jennifer Thomas is a multi-award-winning American composer, pianist, violinist, filmmaker, and recording artist known for blending classical virtuosity with cinematic storytelling. Her emotionally powerful music and visually immersive productions have earned her international recognition as one of the leading voices in modern classical crossover music.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jennifer began studying piano and violin at the age of five. After studying piano at university, she performed as a concert soloist with symphonies and orchestras throughout the United States before launching her solo career as an independent artist in 2007. Combining her classical training with a passion for film music, she developed the signature sound that has become her trademark—sweeping orchestral arrangements, virtuosic piano performances, and deeply emotional storytelling.
Since embarking on her solo career, Jennifer has released nine studio albums and built a global audience through her recordings, films, and live performances. Her albums have reached #1 on both the Amazon and iTunes Classical charts, while multiple releases have ranked within the Top 3 of Billboard's Classical and Classical Crossover charts.
Jennifer's music has been featured in film, television, and major international sporting events. Her compositions have been performed at three Olympic Games—the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics—where her music has become a favorite among elite figure skaters and choreographers worldwide.
A Yamaha Artist and Hollywood Music in Media Award winner, Jennifer has performed in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Benaroya Hall and has collaborated with world-class orchestras, engineers, and musicians throughout her career. Her recordings include projects produced at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, and her music is represented internationally through partnerships including Avex Entertainment in Asia, Warner Chappell Music, and Audio Network.
Beyond music, Jennifer is also a filmmaker and visual storyteller whose cinematic music videos, documentaries, and creative content offer audiences a behind-the-scenes look into the artistic process. Whether through albums, films, or live performances, her work seeks to inspire courage, imagination, resilience, and hope.
Jennifer lives on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula with her husband and three sons, where the forests, mountains, and coastline of the Pacific Northwest continue to inspire much of her music and storytelling.
AWARDS
2025 Intercontinental Music Awards - WINNER - "Oceans" (album) - Best Production
2025 Intercontinental Music Awards - WINNER - "You Carried Me Home" and "Oceans"- Best Classical Crossover
2025 Castle Film & Media Awards - WINNER - "Underwater Carnival Ride"
2024 Cannes Independent Shorts - WINNER - Best Music Video ("Underwater Carnival Ride")
2024 Hollywood Independent Music Awards - WINNER - Best Contemporary Classical ("Underwater Carnival Ride")
2024 Paris Lady MovieMakers Festival - WINNER - "Underwater Carnival Ride"
2024 Experimental Dance & Music Film Festival - WINNER - Best Story - "Underwater Carnival Ride"
2024 Cannes Art Fest - WINNER - Best Composer "Underwater Carnival Ride"
2024 Seattle Filmmaker Awards - Semi-Finalist - "Underwater Carnival Ride"
2023 Prague International Sound Video Awards - WINNER - "Etude For the Dreamer"
2023 New York International Womens Festival - WINNER Best Cinematography - "Etude For the Dreamer"
2023 Toronto International Women Film Festival WINNER - "Etude For the Dreamer"
2023 London Indie Short Festival - Semi-Finalist - "Etude For the Dreamer"
2023 Seattle Filmmaker Awards - WINNER - Best Short Cinematography - "Etude For the Dreamer"
2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominee - "The Adventurer" Best Epic/Orchestral
2020 International Music and Entertainment Awards - WINNER - Classical Song of the Year - "The Fire Within"
2020 International Music and Entertainment Awards - Nominated - Best Music Video - "The Fire Within"
2019 The Indie Gathering International Festival - WINNER - Best Instrumental Music Video - "The Fire Within"
2019 Silicon Beach Film Festival - WINNER - Best Music Video - "The Fire Within"
2019 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Contemporary Classical "Glorious"
2019 Peace Song Awards - Nominated - Best Classical/Opera "Glorious"
2019 Peace Song Awards - Nominated - Best Music Video "The Fire Within"
2018 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Producer - "The Fire Within"
2018 International Music and Entertainment Awards - Nominated - Classical Artist of the Year
2018 International Music and Entertainment Awards - Nominated - Classical Album of the Year
2018 International Music and Entertainment Awards - Nominated - Music Video of the Year "A Beautiful Storm"
2018 Roundglass Awards - WINNER - Best Spoken Word "Nine Twelve"
2017 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - WINNER - Best Social Impact "Nine Twelve"
2017 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Indie Music Video "Nine Twelve"
2017 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Original Score "Desert Rose"
2017 Peace Song Awards - WINNER - Best Music Video (Jury vote) "Alleluia"
2016 International Music and Entertainment Assoc Awards - WINNER - Holiday Album of the Year "Winter Symphony"
2016 International Music and Entertainment Assoc Awards - Nominated - Classical Artist of the Year "Winter Symphony"
2016 International Music and Entertainment Assoc Awards - WINNER - Classical Song of the Year "Winter Symphony"
2016 International Music and Entertainment Assoc Awards - Nominated - Music Video of the Year "Carol of the Bells
2016 Global Peace Song Awards – Opera/Classical - WINNER (Public Vote) - "Eventide"
2016 Global Peace Song Awards – A Cappella/Choral - WINNER (Jury Vote) - "Alleluia"
2016 Utah Music Awards - WINNER - Best Cinematography - "Carol of the Bells"
2016 Utah Music Awards - Nominated - Best Music Video - "Carol of the Bells"
2016 Utah Music Awards - Nominated - Best Original Instrumental Song - "Winter Symphony"
2016 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - WINNER - Best Holiday "Winter Symphony"
2016 Indie Music Channel Awards - WINNER - Best LIVE Classical Performance "Live at Benaroya Hall"
2016 Indie Music Channel Awards - WINNER - Best Music Video "Alleluia"
2016 Indie Music Channel Awards - WINNER - Best Female Classical Artist "Winter Symphony"
2016 Indie Music Channel Awards - WINNER - Best Classical Song "Winter Symphony"
2016 Enlightened Piano Radio Awards - Nominated - Best Holiday Album "Winter Symphony"
2016 Global Music Awards - Silver Medal - "Winter Symphony"
2015 International Music and Entertainment Awards - WINNER - Classical Song of the Year "Illumination"
2015 Enlightened Piano Radio Awards - WINNER - Best Orchestral Piano Album "Illumination"
2013 Indie Music Channel Awards -WINNER - Artist of the Year "Illumination"
2013 Indie Music Channel Awards -WINNER - Album of the Year "Illumination"
2013 Indie Music Channel Awards -WINNER - Best Soundtrack Artist "Illumination"
2013 Indie Music Channel Awards -WINNER - Best Classical Artist "Illumination"
2013 Zone Reporter Music Awards - Nominated - Best Neo Classical Album "Illumination"
2012 Classical Crossover UK - WINNER - Top Female Artist of the Year
2012 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - WINNER - Best Original Score "Minuet"
2012 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Contemporary Orchestral Song "Illumination"
2012 Piano Heaven UK - WINNER - Best Album "Illumination"
2012 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Classical Song "Moonlight"
2011 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated - Best Classical Song "Toccata and Fugue"
2011 Park City Film Music Festival - WINNER - "Minuet"
2008 Swan Lake Music in Motion Picture Awards - WINNER - "Fly Away"
2007 Swan Lake Music in Motion Picture Awards - WINNER - "Release"
2024 Hollywood Independent Music Awards - WINNER - Best Contemporary Classical "Underwater Carnival Ride"
2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards - Nominated Best Contemporary Classical "The Adventurer"
2017 Hollywood Independent Music Awards WINNER Best Social Impact "Nine Twelve", Nominated Best Original Score "Desert Rose"
Learn more Jennifer...
Jennifer is passionate about visual storytelling, just as much as music itself. Please support her by visiting her YouTube channel, subscribing, and enjoying her filmmaking content. Jennifer has a playlist of vlogs about her music and family life.
More about Jennifer...
Visit Jennifer's YouTube channel with almost 60,000 subscribers.
You can watch all of her filmmaking - including official music videos, vlogs, behing-the-scenes, concert performances, and more.
Support Jennifer on Patreon.
Jennifer's Patreon page is set up to directly help fund her efforts in the world of filmmaking. Patrons get access to perks, private updates, rewards and more by following and supporting Jennifer.
Join millions of other Listeners.
Listen to Jennifer's music on Spotify, Pandora, Apple, Amazon Music, Tidal, and many more streaming platforms.
