Gordon began teaching private music lessons in 1987 out of his Shoreline home. He transitioned to teaching at a local music store in Shoreline which used to reside on the parking lot of the 185th St. Fred Meyer in Shoreline.  His desire for growth and change led him to move to Upstate New York where he taught at two local music stores and was thrown into the deep end of the learning curve when He was given the opportunity to play guitar as the youngest, least-seasoned member in a wedding band. 

In early 2003 Gordon returned to the Seattle area and resumed teaching private lessons and overseeing guitar classes in the Edmonds and Seattle school districts.  In addition to teaching He also performed in many bands, theater productions, and houses of worship on guitar, bass, and vocals. 

Gordon has performed with bands such as Commander Mojo and the Horns of Discontent.  He also has continued to work on recording projects with local musicians – some which are featured on his Soundcloud page: G-Tibbits-Friendly-Frets music. 

Outside of teaching music Gordon enjoys working out, biking, walking the neighborhood with his wife, hiking, reading, practicing music, and keeping in touch with his adult children.