"As a composer I convey complex human feeling and experiences such as grief, acceptance and finding of oneself. I use my music to compel listeners to reflect inwardly, but also as a means to express my own – often rather existential – inner monologues on life and my place within it all. As a queer and autistic composer, deep reflection on the topic of self as it relates to identity and understanding of the nuances of one’s feelings is crucial in how I develop the abstract narratives behind my works, as well as how I develop a stronger understanding of others. A violist at heart, I also have a particular interest in writing new works to contribute to the viola repertoire."

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Tyler received his B.M. in music composition from Baldwin Wallace University where he studied with Dr Clint Needham and Dr Carolyn Borcherding. He is now pursuing his M.M. at University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of  Professor Douglas Knehans. 

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He was the 2023-2024 Canton Composer fellowship recipient, and was comissioned to compose a new orchestral work for their Youth Orchestra. He also was a finalist for the 2024 Cleveland Composer Guild Composition Competition.