Bio
Jason's Acoustic Melodies is the solo project of Jason Bender, a Sarasota Florida-based acoustic guitarist and composer. Jason's journey to creating music began in his teenage years when his older brother had a few guitars laying around. Often sneaking into his room while his brother wasn't home Jason began his obsession with the instrument.
After serving 4 years in the Air Force, in which he practiced guitar until his fingers bled, he returned to his hometown of Wind Gap Pennsylvania. Shortly thereafter he joined a 90's cover band playing the local bar band scene. Soon he landed a job at Martin Guitar in Nazareth Pennsylvania in which he dedicated 18 years of his life to and was able to hone his luthier skills as well as fingerstyle guitar technique.
Playing acoustic guitar just felt right and soon a songwriting process emerged with intimate sounds and mellow tones.
Over the years his love for the instrument has only deepened, leading to the development of unique tunings and capo usage that aim to blend the elements of nature and ambient guitar.
Today, Jason's music is a reflection of his constant desire to develop a sound that touches the soul of himself and the listeners.
His compositions often evoke the tranquility of his surroundings whether in Sarasota or elsewhere, where he draws inspiration from the natural outdoor beauty and sounds of the area.
As a performing artist, Jason has shared his music with audiences on the stage, in venues, at dinner parties, weddings or local parks for fun. He continues to write and record music on a daily basis.
When he's not woodshedding, he finds solace in fishing, gaming, basketball, football, tennis, graphic design, photography and road trips.
Jason's Acoustic Melodies aims to transport listeners to a place of comfort and clarity, one note at a time.