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Born in Mountain home Idaho, Gabriel moved to Salt Lake City Utah in 1977 with his father Robert William Edgar. When Gabriel was young, Robert often played acoustic guitar with his friends and Gabriel soon developed a passion for guitar music. Around the age of 13 his step father, Bob Woodies, found him jamming on a home made toy guitar to Van Halen. Bob gave Gabriel a real guitar and showed him a few chords. From that day on, Gabriel has been singularly obsessed with the guitar.

In high school, Gabriel began formal classical training under one of Utah's great guitarists, Michael Lucarelli. He also studied a range of styles on both electric and acoustic guitar including Jazz, Blues, and hard rock.

In 1986 he won "Best Played Instrument" in the high school talent show. In 1999, he won 2nd place in the Summerhays Music Guitar Contest.

In 2004 Gabriel's father, Robert William Edgar, passed unexpectedly at the age of 51. This traumatic event gave him new inspiration to become a professional classical performer. Through guitar, Gabriel rejoins his father and carries on his tradition of excellence as an artist.

For over 20 years, Gabriel has remained focused on developing his skill in a variety of guitar styles, on both acoustic and electric guitar, however classical guitar has remained a central area of focus. In recent years he has become fascinated with flamenco guitar and is developing his skill and repertoire in this form. He continues to study under the direction of Michael Lucarelli and takes master classes whenever possible.

Gabriel is a sought after performer and teacher in the Salt Lake City area. Please see our Contact page for information regarding arrangement of Gabriel's services for your event or training.