About

Producer/Composer/Mixer/Arranger

Alex Thomen is a producer, composer, and educator currently based in Denver, Colorado. Boasting a dynamic portfolio, his work encompasses a variety of genres, styles, and ensembles. From small-scale chamber groups and rock bands to full symphonic orchestra, Thomen arranges, produces, and mixes at a professional level.

After graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Composition, Thomen pursued a Master’s in Commercial Music Composition and Arranging. These degrees have prepared him for the competitive music industry, exhibiting a high level of musical proficiency, technical ability, and student debt.

Beyond his creative endeavors, Thomen is deeply committed to education and industry advancement. As an Avid Certified Instructor of Pro Tools and a Master Instructor of Sibelius, he has trained aspiring professionals in audio production and music notation. Notably, he authored Fundamentals of Notation with Sibelius, a pivotal contribution to Avid's official Sibelius certification.

Thomen currently serves as the Assistant Professor and Program Director of Recording Arts at the University of Colorado Denver, where he oversees curriculum development and student engagement. He teaches a variety Recording Arts courses, including Post-Production, Surround Sound, and Pro Tools certification courses.