He also coordinates and teaches in The University of Oklahoma Kodály Institute. Gerber previously taught at Oklahoma Baptist University and The University of Mississippi. He also taught elementary/general music in Oklahoma public schools. A native of Weatherford, Gerber holds the B.M.E. and M.M. degrees from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a Ph.D. from The University of Mississippi. He received his national Kodály certification from The University of Oklahoma and has training in Orff-Schulwerk from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.