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Welcome to Northern Root Global Music Academy, your ultimate destination for comprehensive digital resources in the world of music! Whether you're an aspiring recording artist, a budding music producer, or an aspiring independent label owner, we've got you covered.
We specialize in providing in-depth knowledge and practical guides on a wide range of topics, including:
🎵 Music Business
🎚️ Music Production
📖 Music Theory
📡 Music Distribution
🏷️ Record Label Start-Up
📜 Contracts and Agreements
🎼 Song Arrangement
🎛️ Mixing and Mastering
🎨 Sound Design
🔊 Audio Engineering
Northern Root Global Music Academy is the official digital platform of Northern Root Records, offering a comprehensive selection of eBooks and online courses tailored to the music industry.
Founded by Dr. Ruth Lee Resuello, Pharm.D., the youngest female Filipino CEO to establish an international record label—Northern Root Records, with distinguished national and international music credentials (and is a current Warner Music distribution and publishing label affiliate) which manages 25 artists worldwide—Northern Root Global Music Academy is dedicated to empowering musicians and music entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s competitive industry.
In 2024, Dr. Ruth Lee Resuello was honored as one of the Top 10 Most Outstanding and Most Distinguished Women of Cagayan Valley (Region 2), receiving the prestigious IDDU Award in the Culture & Arts Category from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) – Region 2. Her recognition was driven by her inspiring advocacy to preserve the local languages of Northern Philippines—including Ibanag, Itawes, Ilocano, and Pangasinan—through music, while successfully bringing these rich cultural narratives to the international music scene.
Dr. Resuello is a true visionary in the music industry, bringing over a decade of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, music producer, and label executive. Her journey from artist to industry leader is a testament to her passion, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Her wealth of expertise and firsthand insights are infused into every resource offered, ensuring that you receive not just information but proven strategies that pave the way to success.
At Northern Root Global Music Academy, we’re not just teaching music—we’re shaping the future of the industry.
We believe that knowledge is the key to unlocking your musical potential. Join our growing community and embark on your journey to success today!
Our mission
To empower aspiring artists, music producers, and record label entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to succeed. Through high-quality digital resources, Northern Root Global Music Academy is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and equipping the next generation of music creators and leaders to thrive in today’s competitive music industry.
Our vision
To be the world’s leading female-run music company that inspires and empowers aspiring artists, shaping a global impact in the music industry. Northern Root Global Music Academy aims to build the largest and most supportive music community, where artists, producers, and music entrepreneurs connect, learn, and grow together.
About the Founder
Dr. Ruth Lee Resuello, RPh, PharmD is the Founder and CEO of Northern Root Records, a current Warner Music distribution and publishing record label affiliate (2022–present). She currently manages 25 artists worldwide and brings 15 years of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, music producer, mixing & mastering engineer, talent manager, and A&R manager/director. She also trained in Music Production and DJing in Los Angeles, further expanding her expertise in the industry.
As the head music coach at Northern Root Music Center, she has trained and mentored hundreds of students. A passionate philanthropist, she personally provides free music lessons to selected elementary schools in her province and donates musical instruments to nurture the talents of aspiring and deserving young musicians. She donated 100% of proceeds of her album sales to support disaster relief efforts, providing aid to those affected by calamities. One example is her Anthem of Hope album, which helped raise funds for those in need during the pandemic (raising almost half a million pesos).
In 2024, Dr. Resuello was recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Outstanding and Most Distinguished Women of Cagayan Valley (Region 2), receiving the IDDU Awards (Culture & Arts Category) from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) – Region 2.
Now, she has launched her online music education eBook store, Northern Root Global Music Academy, where she shares her invaluable knowledge of the music business. Her eBooks and courses cover essential topics such as music distribution, artist management, independent record label start-up, music agreements and contracts, music production, sound design, mixing/mastering and audio engineering. Through this platform, she empowers aspiring artists and music entrepreneurs with the insights and strategies needed to succeed in the industry.
Music Industry Achievements
🔹 Awit Awards Nominee (2022–2025) in multiple categories:
Best in World Music Recording
Best in Inspirational Recording
Best in R&B Recording
Best in Pop Recording
Best Engineered Recording
Best Regional Recording
Best Christmas Recording (Ibanag)
🔹 Judge at the Awit Awards (2021)
🔹 Champion – Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Songwriting Competition (Kanto Kultura - Kanto Kanta)
Winning song: "Tahanan" by Letrang Norte
🔹 Champion – Friedrich Naumann Foundation Freedom Songwriting Competition (Germany) - FNF Philippines
Winning song: "Make It Louder" by Never The Cool Kids
🔹 Finalist – 1st Amianan Pop Songwriting Festival - championed by Noel Cabangon, Ryan Cayabyab, Ebe Dancel & Davey Langit
"Anto Kasi Ngaran Tuman"
"Agka Mapaga"
🔹 Producer, Arranger, Manager & Mentor – Champion of the 1st Amianan Pop
Arapaap by Red Gumayagay
🔹 Producer, Writer, and Performer – Touch Mobile (TM) Station ID (2019) NLC
🔹 Writer, Composer, and Producer of the viral song "Sa Iyo Na Lang Ako" (2022)
🔹 Producer of the viral song “Sinta” by CLUBS (2021)
🔹 "Malay Mo" by Ruth Lee Resuello (Brightly Album - 2012)
Topped Cagayan Local Radio Charts (2014)
Official Soundtrack of Bespren featuring KatNiel on TikTok (2024)
🔹 "Ako Mismo" by Ruth Lee Resuello (Brightly Album - 2012)
Official song for the MassCom North Luzon Cluster Music Video Competition (2017)
🔹 Arranger of “Ta Laguerta” in collaboration with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) & Krina Cayabyab - “Himig Himbing Album” (2025)
700+
15
Years of experience
Music Students
Media Features & Recognition
🔹 Featured on the New York Times Square Billboard (Sept. 2023)
🔹 Featured on TV Shows:
Unang Hirit (GMA)
GMA International & GMA Pinoy TV
Life TV
iWantASAP
Wish107.5
🔹 Featured in Major Publications & Blogs:
Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, BusinessMirror, PhilStar, Rappler
🔹 Featured on ABS-CBN Global (TFC – The Filipino Channel)
Part of ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID (2015–2020), aired in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and more
Beyond Music
Dr. Resuello is also a Registered Pharmacist who graduated with Doctor of Pharmacy with Distinction (Pharm.D.). She is a part-time professor at a private university, teaching Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics.
Currently, she is pursuing her Private Pilot License (PPL) at Echo Air International Aviation Academy Inc.. Beyond her work in music and academia, she is also a motorcycle enthusiast, persistently training on her BMW bike, “Norty”. She dreams of completing the Philippine Loop one day, embracing the adventure and freedom of the open road.
Her dedication to music, science, education, and philanthropy continues to inspire and elevate the independent music scene. 🚀🎶