Janet Brooks

Composer for visual media

About Janet

Janet Brooks is an accomplished composer who exemplifies the fusion of technical prowess, artistic passion, and a diverse musical background. Her extensive knowledge of classical composition, orchestration, jazz harmony, and piano mastery brings a unique and versatile musical sensibility to her work. Her achievements in the realm of cinema and audio storytelling make her a significant voice in the world of media composition.

Recent Projects and Achievements

Janet recently showcased her exceptional talent by composing and producing the captivating score for the film “Carta Ao Pai (Letter To Father)” directed by the independent Brazilian filmmaker Natalia Pimentel. The experimental film, which won Honorable Mention at the prestigious Sesc Melhores Filmes Festival in Brazil, was elevated by Janet’s evocative music, demonstrating her keen ability to enhance emotional depth within visual narratives.

Passion and Approach

Janet is driven by a true passion for scoring music to picture, fusing her deep knowledge of composition and orchestration with modern music production techniques. She recently completed an intensive film scoring program where she studied with top-level composers Chris Young, Jose Cancela and Amie Doherty among others. With an unwavering commitment to her craft and an outstanding ability to translate emotions into musical form, Janet continues to leave a mark on the world of audiovisual storytelling.

Reels

“Carta Ao Pai” (Letter To Father)

Janet composed the poignant score for this ground-breaking film from Brazilian filmmaker Natalia Pimentel. The film won Honorable Mention at the VI Sesc Film Festival 2023 in Brazil, one of the most important festivals in the Brazilian independent film industry. It has also been selected for the Sol Maior festival which highlights composers and their film scores.

“Cool Stuff” Book Promo

Janet collaborated with the hugely talented Chad Bourquin (guitarist from Big Time Grain Company) on the ad music for the book “Cool Stuff” by Donna Chiacchia of Advantage Consulting.

Placements

Janet composed the full score for the film "Carta Ao Pai (Letter To Father)" for director Natalia Pimentel.

The jazz piano solo "After The Rain" was chosen to underscore a scene in the indie film "Laced Silk", as well as Janet's performance of Chopin's Prelude in E minor.

Janet co-wrote "Time To Rise" with Chad Bourquin which is used in a video promo for Advantage Consulting.

Janet's upbeat instrumental "Smartypantz" is the opening theme for the Elevate Your Music podcast.

SAS Performing Arts licensed "Artifice" for their virtual production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Janet also composed the music for a video promo for "Alice In Wonderland".

Music

Suspense

Orchestral

Piano

Scores

Press

Janet was a recent guest on the live-streamed video podcast “The High Note”, hosted by Christopher Nielsen. In it she discusses her musical journey and shares some anecdotes.

Janet was interviewed for the YouTube documentary “On Tape – Ask the Female Music Producers”, where she and other female composers and artists discussed the music industry from women’s perspectives.