Gabriel

Guitar | Saratoga Springs

Gabriel is a talented guitar teacher specializing in rock, folk, country, heavy metal, and punk. He has spent four years in a progressive rock band, three years in a death metal band, and one year in a punk band, giving him wide-ranging performance experience across genres. Gabriel won Battle of the Bands in 2024 and headlined a regional death metal festival in 2025. He is currently studying Music Education at Utah Valley University.

Gabriel’s teaching philosophy centers on setting meaningful goals that keep students motivated and excited to learn. He believes students progress fastest when they’re working toward something tangible, especially learning and performing songs they genuinely love. Whether preparing for a recital, a band performance, or simply mastering a favorite track, Gabriel helps students build the skills and confidence to take the stage wherever their music leads them.

“Music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.”
- Billy Joel
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