HELPING CRAFTSMEN BECOME PLAYERS
AND PLAYERS BECOME CRAFTSMEN.

Whether you’ve never taken lessons on an instrument, or perhaps you’ve played for many years, I specialize in teaching foundational music theory principles in a way that they can be easily fleshed out on your instrument, simultaneously strengthening your personal musicianship and knowledge of the craft. Then, through individualized lesson curriculum and pacing, we adapt to your goals, whether composing, sharpening your aurals skills, or becoming a more skillful and tactful musician, bringing the best to and out of any ensemble with which you’re playing.

“I am an accomplished classically trained pianist and in my 40s. I have played for countless weddings, worship services, various groups, choirs, and soloists for 30 years but did not have a good hold on music theory. I could sightread most any piece but had trouble changing keys and understanding chord progression and structure. Tyler patiently guided me through the logistics of music theory and built on my strengths while finding ways to increase my skill. I cannot express my gratitude enough for what he taught me. His level of expertise is unmatched. I would highly recommend him!”
— Lynette E.
“Thanks to Tyler’s excellent ability to break music theory concepts into digestible chunks... I am the closest I’ve ever been in my life to understanding chord functions and progressions, chord substitutions and reharmonization, and modes and modal interchange and I am EXCITED.””
— Caleb H.

Tyler’s background ON THE SUBJECT

Tyler graduated summa cum laude from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with both a Bachelor’s (B.M. 2013) and Master’s (M.M. 2017) degree in Music Theory & Composition. While pursuing his graduate degree, Tyler served as a Graduate Assistant, tutoring students in all levels of music theory and aural skills.

Tyler returned to West Chester yet again in Fall 2019 as an adjunct music theory faculty.