Karen Yvonne Thompson is a South African composer, songwriter, and music teacher who also works as a graphic artist and Latin dancer. She composes across styles, performing and writing for instruments including piano, violin, and saxophone. She studied music composition at Stellenbosch University and has received recognition including second place in the Bach International Music Competition (2025). Her compositions have been performed and workshopped by university ensembles and organisations, and she has taught music and ESL in international schools across Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, and Shanghai.…Karen Yvonne Thompson is a South African composer, songwriter, and music teacher who also works as a graphic artist and Latin dancer. She composes across styles, performing and writing for instruments including piano, violin, and saxophone. She studied music composition at Stellenbosch University and has received recognition including second place in the Bach International Music Competition (2025). Her compositions have been performed and workshopped by university ensembles and organisations, and she has taught music and ESL in international schools across Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, and Shanghai.WWWW…