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About
Jon Gauer is a Denver-based working musician whose experience includes over a decade of professional performances in all styles and a discography of more than 30 albums and other recording projects.
Lessons
Gauer has been teaching since 2013 and takes pride in his work as a lesson instructor. His educational philosophy is centered around the statement "anybody can learn to do anything" - any student with motivation and focus can become a skilled musician.
Gauer's qualifications include:
- Experience teaching at all age levels, from beginners through college students and adults
- Experience teaching all brass instruments in both classical and jazz styles
- A track record for student successes: All-State/All-Region ensembles and admission to colleges of music including UNT, UNC, CU-Boulder, Eastman, and Ohio State
- Pedagogical training under world-class music faculty at the University of North Texas
- Fluency with modern music technology, including recording, audio post-production, computer music notation (Finale), social media promotion, and remote instruction
- Unique skills and perspectives gained from years of professional performance experience
In-person lessons are available in Arvada, LIttleton, and Conifer; remote lessons available anywhere in Colorado or the world. Email jongauer@gmail.com for more information.
"Several of my students have made excellent progress with Jon as their lesson teacher. He is an incredible musician and I can vouch for his professionalism, rapport-building with students, and teaching skills."
-Alex Randolph, band director, Arvada, CO
"I 100% would recommend Gauer to anybody who's looking to improve as a musician. His instruction completely changed the way I play. "
-Charlotte, trombone student, age 16
"Jon is a good teacher, a great guy, and he makes the lesson days fun."
-Thomas, trumpet student, age 14