
Jonathan Fernandez is a Cuban-American multi-instrumentalist
and rising composer who writes music of deepest beauty.
Raised in a family of musicians with a deep respect for Latin
American gospel traditions, he developed a passion for music at
an early age. Today, he serves as a pianist and music director in
a contemporary church setting and also teaches piano, helping
students connect with music on both a technical and spiritual
level.
As a composer, Jonathan draws from an expansive and diverse
range of influences, including gospel, classic rock, orchestral
music, electronic music, jazz, salsa, flamenco, and Afro-Latin
rhythms. This eclectic blend of styles allows him to craft rich,
expressive soundscapes that take the listener on an emotional
journey.
Guided by the words of Johann Sebastian Bach—“All music
should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the
soul’s refreshment”—Jonathan approaches every performance
and composition with a desire to glorify God and bring peace,
comfort, and emotional depth to listeners. Music, for him, is a
sacred space for storytelling, reflection, and connection with
the Creator.
With formal training from the University of Central Florida and
Berklee College of Music, along with a background in
psychology, Jonathan brings a deep understanding of how
music affects us on emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. His
work emphasizes the powerful role music plays in memory,
emotion, and narrative.
Passionate about collaborating with filmmakers and media
creators, Jonathan is eager to contribute original scores to
short films, documentaries, and multimedia projects. Whether
composing, performing, or directing, he is committed to using
his musical gifts to serve both the story and the soul.