Award-winning instrumentalist, composer and bandleader GEORGE BURTON is a teaching artist committed to promoting arts education and appreciation. George is a Yamaha Piano Artist whose prolific work and performances have garnered him an NAACP Image Award nomination (Outstanding Jazz Instrumental Album, 2021), multiple film festival awards, and placement on many prominent “Best Of” lists. Both live and recorded performances have been featured in The New York Times, NPR Music, The Washington Post, and many others.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, George’s former students have been awarded scholarships to some of the most prestigious conservatories and music programs, including Manhattan School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Bard College Conservatory, Indiana University Bloomington, Boston Conservatory, and others.
George teaches private students of all ages at Burton Music Studio’s new home, 337 Tompkins Avenue in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. He performs in NYC and worldwide.