Tyler Long, B.S.
OWNER AND INSTRUCTOR OF SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, AND BASSOON
Centralized teaching area: Lafayette
Personal studio: Yes
Travel lessons offered: No
Virtual lessons offered: Yes
Tyler is an educator, lifelong musician, and the owner of Vibe Music Academy. He also serves as Director of Bands at Lafayette Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN. Additionally, Tyler is pursuing a Master of Music degree at Butler University in music education. His primary teacher is Col. Michael Colburn, former director of the United States “President’s Own” Marine Band. Before returning to graduate school, 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 (Wynton Marsalis Septet, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra). In his spare time, he enjoys biking, swimming, diving into a good book, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, and spending time with wife Abi and dog Pippin.
