Justin Avery was born in Traverse City, Michigan where he grew up watching music in his dad's nightclub, Dill’s Olde Town Saloon. He was exposed to all kinds of music in the nightclub: rock, blues, R&B, jazz, etc. Along with being a club owner, his dad played guitar, sang, and put together extravagant shows. His mother was also a prolific artist and painter. Justin was brought up with music and always had an affinity for performing, writing, and recording.

Justin has performed with artists Sheila E., Katy Perry, The Emotions, Billy Ray Cyrus, Terrence Howard, Naturi Naughton, Kenna, Lea Michele, and Meat Loaf. Justin is currently an arranger for American Idol (since 2019). You can also catch him performing with symphony orchestras across the United States and Canada as the main keyboard player for Windborne Music.

Connect with Justin at justinavery.com and listen to World in a Suitcase albums 1, 2, and 3.