Mark Gubler: Practice Point Competition Update

Hey Everyone!

I've been thinking. Since plans have changed and next week will be the last week of lessons for the summer, the practice competition will also end next week. When you turn in your practice hours next week it's all done! (week of Aug 3). Remember that your practice time this summer is a factor for whether or not you continue with me in the fall/spring so make sure to turn it in! Those who will not be coming to lessons that week can send me a picture of the practice record(s) so you don't get left out. I'm not going to chase you down though so make sure you're on top of it if you want the credit!

Thanks!

About Mark

Mark's musical journey began in St. George, Utah at the young age of 3. His early studies were guided by the loving Charnell Manson who, until his early teenage years, brought out the love he has for music. At age 13 his talent and outstanding musicianship became manifest as he studied with Dr. Lynn Dean of St. George. Under Dr. Dean's mentorship he began to see his true potential, and the difference he could make as he strived to achieve it. He won many performance awards during his teenage years, including the honor of performing in the Roy L. Halversen Young Artist Concert with the "Orchestra of Southern Utah" (2006), and stole the show in the "South West Symphony’s" Salute to Youth (2007). Mark took leave from his piano studies to serve a 2 year mission for the LDS church in Toronto, Canada where he continued to serve others. Mark earned his Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy in the Spring of 2015. He has the honor of studying with world renowned piano pedagogue, Professor Gary Amano. Mark received USU's Youth Conservatory Teacher of the Year award in 2014, and the Edward McCallson Memorial Award in 2015. He is working hard toward a Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at USU. Above all else, is his desire to help others reach their full potential while striving to achieve his own.