I have studied privately with composers and musicians in Los Angeles and San Francisco and also have a Bachelor of Music degree in classical music theory & composition from San Francisco State University.  My experience includes decades of playing, writing and recording music for video and film, television, multimedia, computer games, dance/performance and compact discs.  I've  been involved with electronic music production and MIDI sequencing since 1983. My studio is in San Francisco, California. 

My students work with study scores, classical theory books, hands-on demonstration, and practice and repetition in the context of exercises, composition, analysis and listening to recordings. My goal is to help others develop their composition and/or music production craft to their highest potential. I work best with students who have a broad range of musical taste that includes classical and contemporary classical music. I have taught professional instrumentalists, composers who've gone on to score feature films, musicals and games, songwriters and recording artists, young composers, amateurs and retired people. 

Comments from Students:

"Jerry Gerber is a composer of the first order who, fortunately for us is willing to take on students.  I have had the good fortune to study with Jerry for two years. The lessons have been weekly and are 'one on one.'  In the beginning, I had a burning desire to write music but only a limited knowledge of music theory. During the prior two years we have covered traditional 4 part harmony, counterpoint, and modern harmony.  The lessons have included ear training with instruction in music notation software.  With the aid of Jerry's infinite patience and encouragement, I have written several chorals, multiple two part inventions and synthetic scale pieces. I have also composed a 12 tone piece and 1 and 1/2 fugues (number 2 is a work in progress). Jerry Gerber is an authority on electronic music.  With his input and assistance, I have been able to develop a small studio of my own. For those interested in music composition, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and all things related to music, Jerry is recommended without reservation."

Stephen E Conrad, MD

"Jerry Gerber possesses that rare combination of technical and musical knowledge together with the ability to organize and communicate it clearly to the student.  I sought Jerry out because I wanted to improve my understanding of the challenges of orchestration for virtual instruments.  He not only helped me to more clearly understand and how to get the best out of these remarkable but complex tools, he also was able to draw on his considerable background in acoustic composition to help me expand my understanding of traditional orchestration and form, both areas in which I have had a life long interest.  Jerry is a man who definitely enjoys observing the progress his students make and will certainly expand your musical and technical horizons. Whether your interests involve principles of MIDI, composition, orchestration, analysis, notation or a combination of these disciplines, Jerry Gerber will definitely help you to become a more well rounded musician."