He studied music at the J.Tallat-Kelpša Conservatoire, the J.Gruodis Conservatoire, the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, and Vilnius College. He studied both classical and jazz guitar.
Jūris Benaitis is a participant of numerous competitions and festivals, including Klaipėdos Jazz, Elektėnų Jazz, Daugpils Jazz, Ostroda Summer Hot Days, Hippyland, Druskininkai Jazz Marathon, etc.
Jūris has been playing professionally since 1992. He was the leader and author of the singing poetry group "Langas" and has also played in the bands "Šešėliai", "Middle west", "The generators", "A perfect day for banana fish", "Mutabor".
He regularly performs with various jazz ensembles, assists in concerts and in recording studios of popular Lithuanian performers. Jūris Benaitis is also a teacher and teaches guitar privately.
The musician's extensive experience and broad musical background gives him excellent opportunities to realize his ideas in many musical styles and genres including pop, jazz, classical and orchestral music.
