About TYLER J.
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Guitar, Ukulele and Bass Guitar Instructor
Jan, 2020 - PresentPrivate 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.
Classical Guitarist
Dec, 2014 - PresentDuet
Classical Guitar and Opera group performing across central PA
Guitar Instructor
May, 2014 - May, 2016Messiah College
Teaching students and guest a like
Lead Guitar Player
Jan, 2014 - Nov, 2018Gryla Band
Lead guitar player and songwriter for local heavy metal band
Production Stage Manager and Audio Engineer
Apr, 2012 - Aug, 2018Hershey 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.
Student Guitar Instructor
Nov, 2011 - May, 2014Harrisburg Area Community College
Worked as a student guitar teacher
Owner, Composer, Songwriter, Lessons Teacher
Nov, 2009 - PresentPrivate Student
Run and operate Youtube Channel, Soundcloud account, and other social media pages. There you can find original compositions, songs, and more!
Education
AA in Music Industry
Jan, 2010 - Dec, 2012Harrisburg Area Community College
MFA in Songwriting and Production
Sep, 2018Berklee College of Music
BFA in Guitar Composition
Sep, 2014 - May, 2016Messiah College
Certificate of Completion in Songwriting
May, 2013 - Sep, 2013Berklee College of Music
Certifications
QSC Audio Systems
Oct, 2018QSC
Music ED and Tech Expert
Aug, 2020Music First
Certificate of Achievement awarded from the Music ED and Tech Conference of 2020
AV Technologist
Mar, 2019AVIXA
Live Sound Reinforcement
Nov, 2018Yamaha
Awards
Musica Nova Composer of the season 2015
May, 2015Messiah College
Vidjam 2018 Best music for a short film
Jun, 2018Vidjam Harrisburg
Musica Nova Composer of the season 2016
May, 2016Messiah College
Affiliations
Audio Engineering Society
Apr, 2012Established in 1948, the Audio Engineering Society, Inc. (AES) draws its membership from amongst engineers, scientists, other individuals with an interest or involvement in the professional audio industry. The membership largely comprises engineers developing devices or products for audio, and persons working in audio content production. It also includes acousticians, audiologists, academics, and those in other disciplines related to audio. The AES is the only world-wide professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology.
National Association of Music Merchants
Oct, 2018NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
BMI
Jan, 2014Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
Berklee College of Music Alumni
Jun, 2013The Berklee Alumni Affairs Office embraces the college’s alumni as valuable members and vital stakeholders in a lifelong, global community. We strive to foster and strengthen alumni engagement in meaningful and innovative ways that support the interests and goals of alumni in their professional and personal pursuits. Guided by the college’s mission, we seek to build a sense of shared community, pride, professional achievement, volunteerism, philanthropic support, and commitment to Berklee. We celebrate and applaud our alumni as they seek to improve the world around them through their creative pursuits.
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English
Native Proficiency
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