“Through my music, I combine my many musical influences to create a unique and eclectic sound. My connection to the guitar is integral to my music making.  The sounds created can range from resonant warm jazz voicings to a crushing wall of distortion, even within a single piece. My compositions also show elements of great contrast with a variety of timbral combinations and unique soundplay shaped by my years of working with music production. My music acts as compelling art for those curious to hear a unique approach to many sounds and styles that experimental contemporary music can offer.”

About Jackson Arbogast

Jackson Arbogast is a guitarist, composer, producer, and educator whose work weaves together performance, sound design, and creative exploration. With a background spanning jazz, rock, electronic, and chamber music, he creates music that is both emotionally resonant and sonically adventurous.

As a composer, Jackson brings a cinematic sensitivity to each project, crafting pieces that explore atmosphere, texture, and form. Whether performing live or producing in the studio, he approaches sound as a language of connection and exploration.

Alongside his creative work, Jackson is an educator dedicated to helping musicians discover their unique voices through curiosity, craft, and experimentation.

Based in Chicago, Jackson continues to develop new projects that merge performance, composition, and collaboration—always guided by a belief in music’s power to connect and inspire.