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About jgubler

This is my 51st year of teaching piano lessons! Who knew I would last this long? What a ride! I enjoyed learning from my mother as a child, then Julie Wight as a teenager. At BYU, I studied with Reid Nibley and learned so much. I taught preschool at BYU, as well as in my own home for 8 years. I taught Kinderrmusik for several years in Bountiful and the Mayron Cole Piano Group Method for several years. I joined the UMTA (Utah Music Teachers Association) in 1995. I served as the Bridgerland Chapter President for two years and have been serving as the Davis Chapter Historian 2014-2020. I am currently on the State UMTA board, serving as the social media chair. I became Nationally Certified by the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) a few years ago. I have been honored to be a judge for both AIM and Federation, as well as judging the Cache Valley Competition for several years. I love music and I love kids. I believe that any child can learn to play if they are willing to practice and not give up. How grateful I am to have an occupation that I love!

The Year of the Pandemic

Posted on October 14, 2020 by jgubler

So I started teaching all online lessons during March through June this year. What an experience. I really missed my in-person lessons but was grateful to maintain all of my students and have meaning ways to do it. It did … Continue reading →

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It’s a New Year!

Posted on February 18, 2020 by jgubler

2020 is here!  Our studio had a great duet recital on February 7th.  We have been learning about women composers.  In January, we learned about Cecile Chaminade.  In February, we learned about Clara Schumann.  (Below are Emma and Sydney playing … Continue reading →

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Group Classes and Recital a Success!

Posted on December 14, 2019 by jgubler

Thanks to all of the students who came to group class this week.  We learned about Tchaikovsky and “The Nutcracker”.  We did lots of listening, coloring, watched parts of Walt Disney’s Fantasia segments, did theory activities and some of the … Continue reading →

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Monster Concert Photos

Posted on November 5, 2019 by jgubler

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Monster Concert a Huge Success!

Posted on November 5, 2019 by jgubler

My students performed in the 7:30 program.  They were amazing.  I performed in both programs with the other teachers.  My students performed “Brightwood Barn” by the late Robert Vandall.  I played the “Avengers.”  We raised enough money to buy four … Continue reading →

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Monster Concert on November 2, 2019

Posted on October 23, 2019 by jgubler

I have 24 students participating in this awesome fund-raiser concert.  Be sure to come!

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Group Classes and Recitals: Halloween

Posted on October 23, 2019 by jgubler

Don’t forget group classes this week:  Tues, Wed, Thursday.  Recitals are on Friday, October 25th at 5:45 and 7:00 p.m.  Held at the Bountiful Davis Art Center.  Be sure to wear your costume! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Graduating Seniors

Posted on August 20, 2019 by jgubler

I want to thank the following remarkable people for taking lessons with me and/or for working for me this past year(s). Jessy Allen, Ally Mills, Hannah Chamberlain, Jacie Parr and Kaedon Apezteguia. Also, thanks to Ethan Mills, who graduated a … Continue reading →

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Senior Recital for Ally Mills

Posted on August 20, 2019 by jgubler

It was great to have Ally and her family and a few friends come over to hear her play a little “Senior Recital” in June.  Ally talked about her favorite pieces and why she played them.  We had refreshments afterwards.  … Continue reading →

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Fun Recital Friday, May 10, 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by jgubler

These darling sisters shared this photo with me. I was so proud of them for participating in my recital. They both played a memorized solo and have only taken lessons for two months! I’m impressed! Everyone did well and I … Continue reading →

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