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Mesa Music Studio Guitar and drum lessons, plus performing bands for beg - adv students covering technique, theory, improvisation and more.

When his father took an expatriate assignment in the Fiji Islands in 2005, Ivan moved overseas with his family. They couldn't take their piano with them so he picked up the guitar instead. Since returning to the US, Ivan has worked hard to develop his own unique voice as an artist. Ivan is rooted in blues, rock, classical, and finger-style genres but has become primarily known as a jazz guitarist. Ivan was selected for the Utah All-State Jazz Ensemble as a highschool freshman. He played and recorded with other bands through high school including national DOWNBEAT magazine award-winning ska band LoFi Riot, and the Crescent Super Band. Ivan graduated from Utah State University in 2019 with a degree in guitar performance where he was selected for the top big band and jazz combo since his freshman year. He recently finished a Master’s Degree at the University of North Texas where he worked teaching classes and private lessons as a TA. Ivan has performed with many renowned jazz musicians -- including Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin, trombonist Waycliff Gordon, saxophonist David Sanborn, percussionist Pancho Sanchez, and others. Ivan has over a decade of teaching experience and has developed a rigorous curriculum for developing guitarists. At Gygi music we inspire others to play, learn and enjoy music.

09/25/2026

Zahra’s first jazz lick!!

08/07/2026

Here is an example of how to practice scales as a beginner guitarist. Start slow always! Then speed it up 🔥. Zahra has been doing these exercises daily for months now. The consistency is what builds speed. Watch till the end, it gets pretty fast.

🥁 🔥 Drum slots are opening TODAY! We want to welcome Paul, our new drum instructor to the team. Message us or click belo...
08/03/2026

🥁 🔥 Drum slots are opening TODAY! We want to welcome Paul, our new drum instructor to the team. Message us or click below to lock in your slot before they are gone!

https://www.mesamusicstudio.com/new-students

06/24/2026

What an awesome year with the Mesa Bands groups!! I had so much fun teaching these guys and seeing them play such cool shows. Join us for year two!!!! Audition registration is open at https://www.mesabands.com/registration

Hey guys! I'm so excited for tomorrow, i'll be playing with the John Brown Trio and my student's at Gygi Music will be d...
03/05/2024

Hey guys! I'm so excited for tomorrow, i'll be playing with the John Brown Trio and my student's at Gygi Music will be doing their first ensemble guitar performance of the year. You won't want to miss this one!

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11/14/2023
09/07/2023

I got my Martin back!!! After playing electric for so long it’s been fun getting into acoustic shape. Thanks Beau Hannam for the repairs!!!

05/04/2023

I was going through the stuff I got from my teacher when I was in high school and found this! Arranged by Mike Christiansen!

I finally got to do some duo playing with the great Aaron Jenkins!!! Check it out!
10/28/2022

I finally got to do some duo playing with the great Aaron Jenkins!!! Check it out!

Aaron Jenkins - VocalsIvan Gygi - Guitar

The Gygi Music sign is here!!! I’m so excited. It’s great to see the studio really taking off!
09/26/2022

The Gygi Music sign is here!!! I’m so excited. It’s great to see the studio really taking off!

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Grand Junction, CO
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