Robert Gailey

Robert Gailey's music career started at age 7, when he started taking private piano lessons.  After excelling five years of piano and music theory he decided to explore other instruments.  Robert spent two years playing cello with his school's orchestra and discovered his love of stringed instruments.  

 

During the time Robert was playing in the orchestra his twin brother Richard was playing

percussion in the school band.  The two of them enjoyed playing music together.  Robert

soon found his profound passion for the guitar.  At age 15 he was already writing original

music with an alternative rock band that he created with his brother.  During high school

Robert participated  in a number of music competitions, concerts, and also accomplished 

an advanced music theory class.  

 

After High School, Robert went on to double major in Jazz Performance and International

Studies at the University of Utah.  He played in the advanced guitar ensemble at the

University for three years.  While studying, Robert began teaching private lessons to

around thirty students from all levels, ages, and backgrounds. Robert found a very special

interest in teaching music and has been a doing so for the last twelve years.  With his brother, Robert also decided to create their own music program where their students, along with musicians in the community, could come together to learn, rehearse, and perform music together. Richard and Robert Gailey founded Utah Jam Bands in 2012.  Since its founding, Utah Jam Bands’ annual camp has nearly tripled in size and continues to be a gratifying experience, not only for the 100+ students, but for their families and instructors as well.  

 

To pursue his other career interest in international development, Robert accepted a remote job with USAID.  However, even with full time work, he still finds time to study, perform, and teach piano and guitar. Robert offers a variety of guitar and piano courses that provide exceptional music instruction.  His teaching methods are flexible to each students' level, age, and individual interests.