BIOGRAPHY:

Gareth Rhys Jones is a UK based composer, songwriter and producer.  During his formative years he learned to play piano, clarinet and guitar, and studied music theory.  He later attended the University of Leeds, focusing on composition, orchestration and music technology.

During his time at Leeds, Gareth collaborated with songwriter Gerald Masters, on a number of projects for UK publisher, Bucks.  Upon graduation, this creative partnership continued and flourished.  They wrote over 50 songs, plus many other assorted compositions.  They also produced other artists and singers, and eventually formed "Rescue Party" - their own studio based recording project.

Gareth enjoys the collaborative process and has worked in a variety of genres including: pop, rock, classical, jazz, blues, country, folk, celtic, r&b and dance.  He has written solo songs too, many of which have received regular radio play.

As a composer of a wide range of styles, Gareth is well suited to writing "production music."  He currently has deals with a number of production houses all around the world, most notably with Plan 8 music and Songs To Your Eyes.  Credits have included BBC, Five, Sky, MTV (US) and Discovery, as well as corporate clients.  He is a member of PRS For Music and the PPL.