Acoustic Guitar with TYLER J.

Private Studio

A versatile musician with a broad range of talents, Tyler is able to offer instruction based on each student’s skill levels and goals. He teaches a wide variety of students from beginner to intermediate levels on all types of guitars (Classical, Acoustic, Electric, Bass and Ukulele) embracing all styles of music, offering unique lesson plans individualized to each student. Tyler always meets the students at their level whether the student reads tablature, sheet music, lead sheets or simply learns by ear. Tyler has taught all age groups from 5 years of age to 72 years of age, and finds great value in making sure that all of his students are prepared for a lifelong journey in making music. Tyler's initial approach to the new student depends greatly on the student's goals. Teaching everything from classical guitar, jazz, blues, rock, country, and heavy metal. During lessons Tyler teaches by using a plethora of resources from, method books, videos, audio examples and his own written lesson plans. Showing students, the basic techniques of each genre to playing and writing songs like a pro. Teaching student the basics of the guitar all the way to preparing students to audition for their favorite college music program or musical job. Tyler’s Education and Background includes: * Music Industry Graduate of HACC's Music program with an AA in Music industry, * Graduate of the Berklee College of Music Songwriters program with Certificate of Completion * BA at Messiah College with a major in Orchestral Composition. * Currently seeking an MFA at Berklee College of Music in Production and Songwriting. * Recognized as the Cordoba Guitars Artist of the month in April of 2017 for classical guitar performance and featured on the Cordoba Instagram and social media pages. * Tyler has been playing guitar and bass guitar for over 10 years and is classically trained in guitar and music theory. He plays a variety of instruments including, guitar, piano, bass guitar, viola, cello, and violin. His primary instrument is the guitar. * Tyler is the lead guitarist for local Blackened Metal band Gryla, who are currently in the works of completing a full album and performing live in northeast. * Creator and guitarist of the classical opera group the Tyler J & Krisztina Szabo Duet performing for a variety of venues from fine dining establishments to hospice centers and senior centers. * Currently Tyler works as an Audio Design Engineer for the Clair Brothers Audio Systems in the Harrisburg Metropolitan area.

Duet

Classical Guitar and Opera group performing across central PA

Messiah College

Teaching students and guest a like

Gryla Band

Lead guitar player and songwriter for local heavy metal band

Hershey Entertainment

Act as the primary liaison between production companies and the entertainment complex communicating technical and personnel needs, while finding creative solutions to various troubleshooting issues. Maintaining accurate records for the technical department and the HR team as it pertained to personnel and stage repairs. Set up and operate audio & lighting equipment including microphones, house speakers, monitor mixes, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound / mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for major concerts and theatre productions. Also set up and operated associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Harrisburg Area Community College

Worked as a student guitar teacher

Private Student

Run and operate Youtube Channel, Soundcloud account, and other social media pages. There you can find original compositions, songs, and more!

Harrisburg Area Community College

Berklee College of Music

Messiah College

Berklee College of Music

QSC

Music First

Certificate of Achievement awarded from the Music ED and Tech Conference of 2020

AVIXA

Yamaha

Messiah College

Vidjam Harrisburg

Messiah College

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