Jon Gauer: Musician & Teacher

Jon Gauer: Musician & TeacherJon Gauer: Musician & TeacherJon Gauer: Musician & Teacher
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Jon Gauer: Musician & Teacher

Jon Gauer: Musician & TeacherJon Gauer: Musician & TeacherJon Gauer: Musician & Teacher
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  • Lessons
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Jon Gauer is a Denver-based working musician who's equally at home in the symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, brass quintet, or rock & roll band. His experience includes over a decade of professional performances and a discography of more than 20 studio albums.


Gauer studied at the University of North Texas (MM '15/BM '13), where he was a Graduate Teaching Fellow and a member of the One O'Clock Jazz Lab Band. His past teachers include Dr. James Robertson, Dr. Vern Kagarice, Tony Baker, and John Rojak.

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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 and Conifer; remote lessons available anywhere in Colorado or the world. Email gauer@jongauer.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 

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