Tyler is an active musician who enjoys 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 has been the drummer for jazz and soul groups spanning the Hartford area. Frequenting the New York scene, Tyler has been a percussionist with the Chelsea Symphony in Manhattan and as percussionist, guitarist and vocalist, he has taken the stage in the singer-songwriter realm at some of Manhattan’s adored venues including 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 Battery Percussion Coordinator and 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 and exploiting 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.