Gitanodelnorte has been performing classical and flamenco guitar for over 40 years. He studied music theory with Norman Leyden, conductor of the Oregon Symphony, John Trudeau, who started the Britt Festivals Classical music venue and composer Robert Stoltz. He has toured the US, Mexico and Canada and was formerly adjunct professor of guitar at Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College in Portland Oregon. He has performed with the Portland Chamber Orchestra & has recorded with the WP record label and has also worked as a session musician for many years.