Tyler graduated from UConn in 2014 and has since enjoyed working in a variety of musical settings. He has had the privilege to play for productions at The Goodspeed, TheaterWorks Hartford, Ivoryton Playhouse, Playhouse on Park, Connecticut Repertory Theater and many more regional and community theater productions. He can be seen drumming for jazz, rock and soul groups spanning the Hartford area, and has recently emerged as guitarist and keyboardist for Madison Blues, a soulful r&b/jazz trio delighting audiences from Mystic to Burlington. Frequenting the New York scene, Tyler has been a percussionist with the Chelsea Symphony and has taken the stage in the singer-songwriter realm at some of Manhattan’s adored venues including the late great Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End and Mercury Lounge. 

A passionate educator, Tyler has taught percussion at many schools across the state of CT. He currently serves as Percussion Caption Head & Arranger for the University of Connecticut Marching Band. In the past he has worked with WGI Medalist Trumbull High School, Newtown High School and the 7th Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps.  Through his teaching, Tyler enjoys finding the relationships between different styles and approaches to percussion. With respect to any student’s desired focus, he aims to foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity and versatility. Tyler serves as Vice President for the Connecticut Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society and on the advisory board for the Eastern Connecticut Performing Arts Association.