In addition to performing Tyler is passionate about teaching, music advocacy, and the amplification of BIPOC voices in classical music. In 2019 Tyler was selected as the Engagement Director of a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, as part of the inaugural class of Nova Fellows at the New England Conservatory. While holding this position, he produced various workshops, residencies and outreach concerts throughout the Boston community. As a sought after private instructor, Tyler has held positions on the teaching faculty at Josiah Quincy Upper School and Margarita Muniz Academy. Currently, Tyler coaches sectionals, gives masterclasses and maintains a studio of talented flutists in Pearland ISD and Clear Creek ISD.

TYLER MARTIN, enjoys a versatile career as an orchestral musician, freelance flutist and private instructor. Tyler plays with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra and subs with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. He was selected as a member of the 2020 Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra, Texas Music Festival Orchestra, and was granted a teaching assistantship at Brevard Music Center. As a freelance artist, Tyler was a featured performer in the 2020 National Flute Association Convention. He has performed in countries across the globe including; Spain, France, Italy, Brussels, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic. He received numerous awards, most recently winning first prize in the Houston Flute Club’s Byron Hester Competition in 2021. This same year he also won second prize in the NY Flute Club and Austin Flute Society Young Artist Competitions. Additionally, he is a finalist in the 2021 National Flute Association Orchestral Audition Competition. In 2019, Tyler was awarded Honorable Mention in the Boston Woodwind Society Flute Competition. An avid performer of new and contemporary music, Tyler has performed numerous world premieres and was the dedicatee of a new flute and piano work entitled Between. Around. Above. written by composer and friend Alex Berko.

About

Tyler received a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University’s School of Music, a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, and is currently enrolled in the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. His principal teachers include Alice K. Dade, Mark Sparks, Paula Robison, and Leone Buyse.Tyler has taken masterclasses and lessons from artists such as Elizabeth Rowe, Cynthia Meyers, Sonora Slocum, Marianne Gedigian, Amy Porter, Robert Langevin, Julien Beaudiment, Demarre McGill, Timothy Day, and Stefán Höskuldsson.

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Tyler plays on a handmade 10K Powell Flute with a 14K Powell Philharmonic headjoint and a Powell Signature Piccolo.

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His pronouns are he/him/his.

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Teaching is one of the most rewarding parts of my musical career. I offer years of teaching experience with individual and group lessons, coaching sectionals, and leading masterclasses. Additionally, I’ve taught a variety of students from beginner to adult. I currently maintain studios in my home as well as through Pearland Independent School District. During this time I am able to offer both in-person lessons throughout the Greater Houston Area as well as virtual lessons via Zoom!

My teaching philosophy is based on encouraging musical curiosity and exploration while also motivating each of my students to set and achieve their own personal goals. Each of my students get individualized attention to help them address specific areas of their playing.

If you are interested in signing up for private lessons or are a music educator and looking for a flute teacher for masterclasses, contest adjudication, or sectional coaching please get in touch with me via the contact form below. 

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