John Schonberger (October 1, 1892 – June 19, 1983) was an American composer and violinist, born in Philadelphia and later based in Los Angeles. He began studying music at a young age, giving violin recitals by the age of 12. Schonberger was a charter member of both the Memphis and Dallas Symphony Orchestras and played violin with various dance bands, eventually leading his own orchestra. He also worked in the film industry for a period.

Schonberger is best remembered for co-writing the popular song "Whispering," which was first published in 1920. Initially, the lyrics were credited to his brother, Malvin Schonberger, with John composing the music. However, later renewals of the copyright attributed the lyrics to Richard Coburn and added Vincent Rose as a co-composer alongside John. "Whispering" became a significant hit, notably recorded by Paul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra, and has been covered in over 700 versions. The song's enduring popularity was highlighted when Whiteman's rendition was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2020.

Throughout his life, Schonberger contributed to the world of music not only through his compositions but also through his performances and leadership in orchestras.