A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala(Guitarist) is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. He earned a Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Arizona in 1997, has taught at all educational levels from elementary through college, and serves as a competition adjudicator. Although Gabriel truly enjoys being a teacher his busy touring schedule allows him to only teach in masterclass settings.Gabriel was selected as one of ten musicians featured in "Native Musicians in the Groove" highlighting stories of musicians in their struggles while persevering with a career in music. He also has been featured in several media publications such as "Native Peoples", "Indian Country Today", "SAY Magazine" (Canadian and United States Editions), "Spirit of the Southwest (German Publication)", "Native America Calling", "Canadian Broadcasting Corporation" and numerous others.
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A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala(Guitarist) is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. He earned a Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Arizona in 1997, has taught at all educational levels from elementary through college, and serves as a competition adjudicator. Although Gabriel truly enjoys being a teacher his busy touring schedule allows him to only teach in masterclass settings.Gabriel was selected as one of ten musicians featured in "Native Musicians in the Groove" highlighting stories of musicians in their struggles while persevering with a career in music. He also has been featured in several media publications such as "Native Peoples", "Indian Country Today", "SAY Magazine" (Canadian and United States Editions), "Spirit of the Southwest (German Publication)", "Native America Calling", "Canadian Broadcasting Corporation" and numerous others.
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