Biography
Even as a young boy, Keith Gehle knew he wanted to be a professional musician. Today he enjoys a busy career as a concert guitarist, recording artist, composer/arranger, and teacher. Keith began his performing career during his college years with a simple philosophy: advance the art of guitar performance through diverse music appealing to a wide audience. His many musical experiences (including rock, classical, folk and New Age styles) have produced an artist with a perspective and style that is unique in the community of solo/classical guitar. His numerous performances have delighted audiences at universities, music festivals and community concerts throughout the Southeast. Keith was recognized for his outstanding musicianship by the Georgia Council for the Arts by serving on their prestigious Touring Roster for eight consecutive years before it disbanded. His widely acclaimed recordings include Keith Gehle, Guitarist, Winter Song, Nocturne, Songs of December and his latest release Space and Time.
Regarding Keith’s newest recording Journeyscapes Radio wrote: “...beautiful, velvety tone, which is further enhanced by the warmly light soundscapes of the arrangements...Space and Time is like a welcome breath of fresh air.” Mainlypiano.com wrote: “one of the best guitar albums I’ve heard this year! Very highly recommended.”
Keith has made a number of television and radio appearances in support of his work and has had performances aired on Public Radio stations around the Southeast. Some of his original compositions and arrangements for solo guitar have been published by Hal Leonard and Mel Bay Publications. Keith’s most recent project was the creation of the musical score for the award winning film Caterpillar by photographer and film maker David Field. In early 2017, THREE of Keith’s original compositions (Waiting for the Sun, Cooper’s Creek and Desert Song) will be published by Mel Bay as part of a music book entitled Composers of the Americas.
A classically trained musician, Keith earned his Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from The University of Georgia under the guidance of acclaimed guitar teacher John Sutherland a student of the great Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia. In addition to his collegiate studies, Keith was selected to participate in the summer master class of Grammy nominated guitarist Christopher Parkening at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. There, he was chosen by fellow students as one of six distinguished performers to represent the class in a public concert.
Keith’s extensive training with master guitarists has helped him become a sought after teacher in his own right. Since 2000 he has served as adjunct professor of guitar and music technology for Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia and teaches privately with The Suwanee Academy of the Arts in metro Atlanta. In 2019 Keith was honored to be named Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year by the Office of the Provost at Toccoa Falls College. Other teaching positions have included Augusta University Conservatory Program, Brenau University Preparatory Music Program and Georgia State University Community Music Schools.
No matter what the setting, an evening concert or an elegant wedding, Keith Gehle brings to his clients artistry and professionalism of the highest level. Reasonable rates, reliable service, and a top quality performance are guaranteed so please call today to schedule the beautiful guitar music of Keith Gehle for your next special event.
Keith Gehle has been part of our annual corporate Christmas Party for many years. His music sets a perfect mood for the event. His music is inspiring and is the perfect complement to the festive decorations. We get many compliments from our clients and requests for his contact information. God has given him an incredible talent that he uses to bless us each year.
Thomas E. (Ernie) Sizemore, P.E.,
President and COO, Regent Security Services, Inc.
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I personally would like to thank you for such a lovely afternoon of beautiful sound. Our Holiday luncheon was just that much more special having you there.
Thank you again and we will certainly be delighted in having you join us again.
Kelly G., corporate client
American Medical Accounting Consultants
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Thanks again Keith for playing at our wedding. It was perfect and exactly what we wanted. I will keep your info. and pass it along to others in need of your services.
Thanks again,
Jackie F. , wedding client
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