About
Award-winning instrumentalist, composer and bandleader GEORGE BURTON is a teaching artist committed to promoting arts education and appreciation. George’s most recent work has garnered a NAACP Image Award nomination (2021, for Outstanding Jazz Album — Instrumental) and has been featured in the New York Times, NPR Music, the Washington Post, and others.
George’s former students have been accepted to some of the most prestigious conservatories and music programs, including Manhattan School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Bard College Conservatory, and Boston Conservatory.
George currently teaches private students of all ages, virtually and at his home studio in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and performs in NYC and worldwide. [Learn more]
“Mr. George is really a fun teacher… and also, he performs like all over the world!”
“Mr. George is absolutely amazing with children. From the moment I saw him, and how he interacted with my daughter, Elise, they had an immediate connection.”
“Mr. George is really fun and it’s very interesting to go to his lessons every week and learn from him.”
“How to recommend George as a teacher… he’s the perfect teacher!”