A seasoned professional guitarist and educator since the mid-1960s, specializing in R&B, soul, funk, and jazz performance.
North has been a prominent professional musician and instructor since the mid-1960s, bringing over five decades of practical industry experience to his students. Throughout his storied career, he has performed with some of the most well-known musicians in the business across a vast array of premier venues.
He attended the prestigious Atlanta Institute of Music for two years in Gwinnett, GA, where he underwent intensive training in music theory, ear training, scale mastery, and advanced technique. North is a rare and versatile artist who possesses the dual mastery of playing fluently by ear and reading complex musical notation.
Teaching for many years, North is known for his outgoing and encouraging personality. He offers expert instruction across a wide spectrum of genres, including Rock, R&B, Soul, Dance, Disco, Funk, and Jazz. Whether you are looking to master the rhythmic groove of funk or the melodic complexities of jazz, North provides a professional and tailored learning environment for students of all ages.
North provides lessons from a professional studio environment in Lithonia and offers high-definition online instruction. He is also available for in-home lessons throughout the greater Lithonia area. He focuses on helping students translate technical foundations directly into the styles of music they are most passionate about.
We know that inviting an instructor into your life requires trust. That's why every instructor at Melody Music Studios, including North, goes through the strictest vetting process in the industry.