Gabe Becker
Director
Gabe began his musical studies in 2001 at American River College in Sacramento, CA. After receiving a student scholarship for guitar performance, he studied jazz guitar with Kurt Shiflet, and classical guitar with Brandon Yip. He went on to study classical guitar at California State University, Sacramento with Dr. Richard Savino. Upon returning to CSUS for his graduate degree, Gabe studied guitar in master classes with guitarists Angel Romero, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Jason Vieaux and many others. As well as performing, Gabe has enjoyed 25 years of providing music instruction and music program design. Currently, Gabe is on staff at Christ Community Church, of Carmichael, serving faithfully as Pastor of Traditional Worship.
Experience
- 2023-PresentPastor of Traditional WorshipChrist Community Church
- 2015–2018Adjunct Faculty MemberLake Tahoe Community College
- 2012–2014Adjunct Faculty MemberYuba Community College
- 2010–2025Instructor & Arts FacilitatorCalifornia Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, CSP-SAC
- 2001–PresentDirector & InstructorBecker Guitar Studio – Suzuki Classical Guitar Program
- 2009Graduate Student Teaching AssistantCalifornia State University, Sacramento
Education
Master Classes: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, David Tannenbaum, Angel Romero, Jason Vieaux, Denis Azabagic, Lily Afshar, and others.
Suzuki Guitar Teacher Training – Books 1, 2, 3
Professional Memberships
- • Suzuki Association of the Americas (2005 – present)
- • Music Teachers’ Association of California (2013 – present)