John Groves
Composer
About Me
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I’m a British musician based primarily in Hamburg, Germany, and more recently also in Noto, Sicily.
Besides composing, songwriting, and music production, my work spans two complementary fields that may seem quite different at first, but are rooted in the same fundamental idea: the capacity of sound and music to influence the human experience.
- One area focuses on how sound and music shape perception, cognition, emotion, behaviour, and communication—helping brands, organisations, and audiences connect in meaningful ways.
- The other explores how music and sound can support health, wellbeing, and quality of life through evidence-informed listening protocols and therapeutic applications.
Whether for Sound Branding, human behaviour, or wellbeing, my work is driven by the belief that sound is one of the most powerful—and often underestimated—forces shaping how we think, feel, connect, and experience the world.
Brand Sound Communications
I help companies, organisations, and brands communicate more effectively through the strategic and systematic use of sound and music. From sonic identities and audio branding to sound design and communication strategy, I create meaningful sound experiences that strengthen emotional connections.
Learn more → Brand Sound Communications
Music Medicine
I also work in the field of sound and music-based health and wellbeing.
SonicTonic
Evidence-informed sound protocols designed to improve wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life.
Learn more → SonicTonic
Pavlove
Supporting people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease through music—helping carers, strengthening family connections, and creating meaningful shared experiences.
Learn more → Pavlove
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Full Bio → Here
Previous Political Activities & Memberships
- Honorary President of the Composers Club, Germany.
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Board at the Centre for Applied Music Research, Danube University, Krems, Austria.
- Treasurer and Board member of ECSA - European Composers and Songwriters Alliance,
Brussels. - Vice President of FFACE: the Federation of Film and Audio-visual Composers of Europe,
Brussels - Deputy advisory board representative of the German Artists Insurance Fund (KSK) Berlin.
- Member of the advisory board of the GVL, Berlin (the German Collecting Society for Neighbouring Rights)
Websites:
Current Book: comMUSICation
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Career Highlights
- I composed the Mentos jingle, which has appeared in films including Clueless, Entourage, and Unbreakable. It has also been viewed millions of times on YouTube, featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, and affectionately spoofed by the Foo Fighters in one of their music videos.
- In the lead-up to the Olympic Games in Greece, I produced a collection of songs by the legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (Zorba the Greek). The recordings featured the Camerata Orchestra at the Athens Concert Hall and were performed by Vicky Leandros.
- Al Jarreau performed my song "Heard it all before”which was nominated for Best Song in the international Musical of the Year competition moderated by Sir Peter Ustinov.
Lectures and Workshops → (Full list)
Brunel University, London • The University of Surrey, Guildford • University of Art, Berlin • Steinbeis International Business School, Berlin European Forum for Music Education, Salzburg • University of Music, Vienna
Publications