Pianist, composer and teacher.

Tyler, aka EclectricPianist, has been a practicing musician, composer and teacher for over 10 years. He combines an eclectic range of styles and influences, from classical, jazz and blues to progressive rock, new age, and world music. His professional background includes accompanying and directing, with dual Master of Arts and Master of Music in Piano degrees. He was the recipient of the 2020 Bob and Terri Niccum Scholarship for New Music, and was recognized for his graduate work in new music, piano pedagogy and performance psychology with the 2022 CSUF Piano and Organ division award. 

Tyler has performed as a soloist and guest with groups like Brightwork Newmusic, Stagecoach Players, Geneva Swedish Days Music Festival and the California State University New Music Ensemble. He enjoys collaborating with with fellow composers, and has worked as a composer, arranger and recording artist on variety of film scores and other projects.

One of Tyler's greatest passions is teaching and mentoring pianists and composers. Whether you've played for years or are just getting started, Tyler helps bring out your inner musician through understanding music theory, encouraging creativity, and always practicing “smarter, not harder!"