I’m Gary Thomas, a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and sound designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I also handle final mix engineering and audio editing, delivering polished, production-ready sound for a range of projects. I’m an award-winning live musician and location sound engineer who tours internationally and loves bringing creativity and energy to every project. I compose and produce audio for documentary, film, television, and online content, collaborating with clients and fellow creatives to tell stories through sound. When I’m not in the studio, I’m on stage or on location, crafting unique sonic experiences for audiences around the world.

Gary Thomas

I’m Gary Thomas, a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and sound designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I also handle final mix engineering and audio editing, delivering polished, production-ready sound for a range of projects. I’m an award-winning live musician and location sound engineer who tours internationally and loves bringing creativity and energy to every project. I compose and produce audio for documentary, film, television, and online content, collaborating with clients and fellow creatives to tell stories through sound. When I’m not in the studio, I’m on stage or on location, crafting unique sonic experiences for audiences around the world.

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I’m Gary Thomas, a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and sound designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I also handle final mix engineering and audio editing, delivering polished, production-ready sound for a range of projects. I’m an award-winning live musician and location sound engineer who tours internationally and loves bringing creativity and energy to every project.

I compose and produce audio for documentary, film, television, and online content, collaborating with clients and fellow creatives to tell stories through sound. When I’m not in the studio, I’m on stage or on location, crafting unique sonic experiences for audiences around the world.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Composer, Arranger, Sound Designer, Audio Mixer at Self-employed / Freelance (Cape Town-based)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Composer and producer for film, documentary, television and web. Sound design and final mix. Location sound engineering. Notable clients include Amazon, Arsenal, Future Life, DSTV, Revlon, Metropolis, SARS, Cerebros, SuperSport, BBC, Mastercard, MTN, OKHA, DNDi, SCJ, RAID.
Freelance Composer, Arranger, Sound Designer, Audio Mixer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Music composition and production for film, documentary, television, and online content; sound design and final mix for various formats; international touring as a live musician and location sound engineer. Clients include major brands and broadcasters; ongoing collaboration with production teams to deliver high-quality audio for media projects.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Matric (High School Diploma) at Durban High School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
BA in Music at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Matric at Durban High School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality