WE’RE SORRY, BUT Tyler IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME.

Centralized teaching area: Lafayette

Personal studio: Yes

Travel lessons offered: No

Virtual lessons offered: No

Tyler is an educator, lifelong musician, and the owner of Vibe Music Academy, along with his daytime position as Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair at Lafayette Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN. Prior to Lafayette, Tyler taught band at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School in Walton, IN.

As a performer, Tyler has traveled and conducted all over the country with collegiate ensembles, Christian bands, and gospel quartets. Tyler received the Bachelor’s degree in music education and church music from Indiana Wesleyan University, where he studied saxophone with jazz legend Todd Williams. He received the Master’s degree in music education and wind conducting from Butler University, where he studied conducting with Michael Colburn and bassoon with Doug Spaniol.

In his spare time, he enjoys biking, skiing, reading great books, cheering on THE Ohio State Buckeyes, and spending time with his family.