Hi, I'm Justin Gruber, a passionate professional tuba player and composer with years of experience performing in orchestras, engaging in educational outreach, and collaborating on new music projects. I love connecting with musicians, educators, and audiences to create meaningful musical experiences. Beyond music, I've also been involved in personal training and marketing, which has helped me develop strong skills in client engagement, program design, and digital branding. I'm always eager to grow, learn, and contribute creatively in both music and other fields.

Justin Gruber

Hi, I'm Justin Gruber, a passionate professional tuba player and composer with years of experience performing in orchestras, engaging in educational outreach, and collaborating on new music projects. I love connecting with musicians, educators, and audiences to create meaningful musical experiences. Beyond music, I've also been involved in personal training and marketing, which has helped me develop strong skills in client engagement, program design, and digital branding. I'm always eager to grow, learn, and contribute creatively in both music and other fields.

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Hi, I’m Justin Gruber, a passionate professional tuba player and composer with years of experience performing in orchestras, engaging in educational outreach, and collaborating on new music projects. I love connecting with musicians, educators, and audiences to create meaningful musical experiences.

Beyond music, I’ve also been involved in personal training and marketing, which has helped me develop strong skills in client engagement, program design, and digital branding. I’m always eager to grow, learn, and contribute creatively in both music and other fields.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Member at All County Music
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted customers with product selection, provided knowledgeable service, supported daily store operations, and engaged with musicians, educators, and families to ensure outstanding customer experiences in a collaborative environment.
Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed personalized training programs, guided clients in proper exercise techniques, and supported them in building healthy habits, increasing motivation, and tracking progress.
Principal Tuba at Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Performed as a soloist and ensemble member in various programs including classical, pops, and film music. Engaged with over 40,000 students annually through educational concerts. Collaborated in commissioning and premiering new works, worked closely with music directors and principal players on compositional ventures, and performed tours across Manitoba.
Substitute Tuba at Sarasota Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Performed as an ensemble member in a single program, collaborating with the Sarasota Ballet.
Substitute Tuba at Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Performed as an ensemble member in various programs, including classical and pops.
Principal Tuba at New Mexico Philharmonic
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Performed in chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestras for classical music programs. Engaged with over 10,000 students annually by performing in educational concerts. Participated in a concert series promoting new music and coordinated with music directors and principal players to ensure ensemble cohesion.
President and Founder at Gruber Marketing
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Created consistent brand visuals and differentiated from competitors by highlighting unique attributes and benefits. Maintained brand relevance by adapting to market trends. Identified target audiences to shape marketing strategies and managed media channels including print, digital, and social media. Designed professional websites to attract and convert clients, utilizing software such as Canva, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Squarespace, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, and GoHighLevel.
Intern at iGreen Marketing
December 31, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Assisted superiors with small web design projects using Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Slack.
Team Member at All County Music
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted customers with product selection, provided knowledgeable service, supported daily store operations, and engaged with musicians, educators, and families to ensure outstanding customer experiences in a collaborative environment.
Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed personalized training programs, guided clients in proper exercise techniques, and supported them in building healthy habits, increasing motivation, and tracking progress.
Principal Tuba at Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Performed as a soloist and ensemble member in various programs, including classical, pops, and film music. Engaged with over 40,000 students annually by performing in educational concerts. Collaborated in commissioning and premiering new works in Winnipeg’s New Music Festival and performed tours across Manitoba. Worked closely with the music director, other conductors, and principal players on compositional ventures.
Substitute Tuba at Sarasota Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Performed as an ensemble member in a single program, collaborating with the Sarasota Ballet.
Substitute Tuba at Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Performed as an ensemble member in various programs, including classical and pops.
Principal Tuba at New Mexico Philharmonic
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Performed in chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestra for classically oriented music programs. Engaged with over 10,000 students annually by performing in educational concerts in Popejoy Hall. Performed in the Coffee Concert Series, promoting new music and free coffee. Worked closely with the music director, other conductors, and principal players to ensure ensemble cohesion.
President and Founder at Gruber Marketing
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Created consistent brand visuals (logos, color schemes, typography, imagery) and differentiated from competitors by highlighting unique attributes and benefits. Maintained brand relevance by evolving with market trends and consumer preferences. Identified and understood target audience demographics, behaviors, and preferences to shape strategy. Selected and managed media channels (print, digital, social media, etc.) to reach audiences effectively. Designed professional, engaging websites that attract and convert clients while building brand credibility. Utilized software including Canva, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Squarespace, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, and GoHighLevel.
Intern at iGreen Marketing
December 31, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Assisted superiors with smaller web design projects delegated. Engaged with software such as Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Slack.

Education

Bachelor's at Frost School of Music, University of Miami
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Masters at College of Music, Florida State University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027
Bachelors at Frost School of Music, University of Miami
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Yamaha – Young Performing Artist
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
National Academy of Sports Medicine CPR/AED
August 12, 2024 - August 12, 2026
National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer
August 12, 2024 - August 12, 2026
National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Coach
July 27, 2023 - July 27, 2026
CPR/AED - National Academy of Sports Medicine
August 12, 2024 - August 12, 2026
Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
August 12, 2024 - August 12, 2026
Nutrition Coach - National Academy of Sports Medicine
July 27, 2023 - July 27, 2026
Corrective Exercise Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization