After starting their music education on trumpet at High Lakes Elementary, and continuing on at Cascade Middle School, Tyler found themselves with a deeply influential music teacher at Summit High: Dan Judd. Judd not only pushed students to give it their best, develop real practice routines, and perform at a high level, but he did so while also being friendly and accommodating. That approach has heavily informed Tyler’s way of teaching today.

Also during this time, Tyler started teaching themselves drums, and guitar. Through trial and error and a LOT of practice, Tyler was able to carve out some basic songwriting skills, and began recording and performing with small local bands. Upon graduating, they moved to Portland to pursue their bigger goals, and immersed themselves in the city’s music scene, playing out as often as possible. Tyler also interned at a professional recording studio between 2016-2018, which gave Tyler invaluable insight into the music business and the art of recording.

Tyler started teaching music professionally in 2019, after deciding that they had accrued enough real world experience to bring those foundational skills to new students. After several years with a private studio and steady client base, they moved to Bend in 2025.

Tyler provides a real-world experience-informed approach to music lessons, and always strives to meet each student at their level. Setting goals and cultivating a safe environment to achieve those goals is paramount, and Tyler looks forward to helping you on your musical journey.