Based in Los Angeles, Jarryd Elias is an award-winning composer, orchestrator, and conductor whose melody-driven, orchestral style combines timeless symphonic traditions with modern scoring techniques to create music that feels classic yet sounds contemporary. His work spans film, television, and video games, with credits that have reached audiences worldwide, which can be heard on a myriad of projects big and small, including major studios Fox, Marvel, Sony, Disney, A24, Netflix, Universal, Illumination, and Lifetime. Jarryd's compositions have gained recognition on a global scale, spanning across various media and concert performances. Additionally, his expertise in orchestration and conducting is sought after both in the studio and on the stage. Collaborating with renowned composers such as Tyler Bates, Tim Phillips, Dara Taylor, Robert Duncan, Timothy Williams, Joanne Higginbottom, Maclaine Deimer, Greg Tripi, and Hummie Mann, Jarryd's skills have been valued by the industry's finest. Jarryd holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program. When not in the studio, Jarryd enjoys life in Culver City with his partner Jan and their dog Boots, often taking long walks for ice cream downtown. In the fall, you can find him cheering on his beloved Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions. Go Blue, and Go Lions!

Jarryd Elias

Based in Los Angeles, Jarryd Elias is an award-winning composer, orchestrator, and conductor whose melody-driven, orchestral style combines timeless symphonic traditions with modern scoring techniques to create music that feels classic yet sounds contemporary. His work spans film, television, and video games, with credits that have reached audiences worldwide, which can be heard on a myriad of projects big and small, including major studios Fox, Marvel, Sony, Disney, A24, Netflix, Universal, Illumination, and Lifetime. Jarryd's compositions have gained recognition on a global scale, spanning across various media and concert performances. Additionally, his expertise in orchestration and conducting is sought after both in the studio and on the stage. Collaborating with renowned composers such as Tyler Bates, Tim Phillips, Dara Taylor, Robert Duncan, Timothy Williams, Joanne Higginbottom, Maclaine Deimer, Greg Tripi, and Hummie Mann, Jarryd's skills have been valued by the industry's finest. Jarryd holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program. When not in the studio, Jarryd enjoys life in Culver City with his partner Jan and their dog Boots, often taking long walks for ice cream downtown. In the fall, you can find him cheering on his beloved Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions. Go Blue, and Go Lions!

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Based in Los Angeles, Jarryd Elias is an award-winning composer, orchestrator, and conductor whose melody-driven, orchestral style combines timeless symphonic traditions with modern scoring techniques to create music that feels classic yet sounds contemporary. His work spans film, television, and video games, with credits that have reached audiences worldwide, which can be heard on a myriad of projects big and small, including major studios Fox, Marvel, Sony, Disney, A24, Netflix, Universal, Illumination, and Lifetime.

Jarryd’s compositions have gained recognition on a global scale, spanning across various media and concert performances. Additionally, his expertise in orchestration and conducting is sought after both in the studio and on the stage. Collaborating with renowned composers such as Tyler Bates, Tim Phillips, Dara Taylor, Robert Duncan, Timothy Williams, Joanne Higginbottom, Maclaine Deimer, Greg Tripi, and Hummie Mann, Jarryd’s skills have been valued by the industry’s finest.

Jarryd holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program. When not in the studio, Jarryd enjoys life in Culver City with his partner Jan and their dog Boots, often taking long walks for ice cream downtown. In the fall, you can find him cheering on his beloved Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions. Go Blue, and Go Lions!

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Composer at Jarryd Elias Music
September 3, 2017 - Present
Composer for Film, Television, and Video Games

Education

Degree Type at Institution
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Masters of Music: Film Scoring at Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program
September 12, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Studied with Dr. Hummie Mann
Bachelors of Music: Percussion Performance at Eastman School of Music
September 5, 2025 - May 15, 2015
Studied with Michael Burritt

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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    Feature length Thriller for Lifetime.

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    Additional composer for the 4th expansion to the online video game Guild Wars 2.

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    Feature-length documentary, details TBA.