Introduction: Want to learn to ROCK? How about FUNK? Country? Blues? Want to write songs? Sing? Whatever you want to learn, Skyler will help you get there! Hailing from the vast empty desert of Central Washington, he teaches many styles including Rock, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Funk, Experimental/Ambient music, Country and Folk music. While studying at Central Washington University he discovered his love of teaching and maintained a studio of over 30 students before completing his studies in 2011. He currently holds his B.A. in Music/Guitar Performance from CWU.
Skyler has a solid background in theory/songwriting and is proficient on Guitar, Piano, & Bass. He teaches his lessons with a well-rounded approach and aims to inspire creativity and passion in his students.
After moving to Seattle in early 2012 Skyler hit the ground running in the Seattle music scene… currently he stays very busy playing professionally. In addition to his own band, Skyler is currently playing and recording with The Nick Foster Band, Dead End Friend, The Hoyer Brothers, Cody Beebe & The Crooks, Austin Jenckes (from NBC’s The Voice), Kara Hesse, Susan Galbraith, and Sarah Gerritsen & the Shadowcatchers. In the last two years Skyler has been Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Canada & over 35 states on tour, so he has no shortage of professional experience to back up his resume.
Instruments
• Guitar
• Piano
• Bass
• Voice
• Slide Guitar
Styles
• Rock
• Blues
• Jazz
• Funk / R&B
• Folk
• Country
• Classical
• Alternative
Teaching completes me as a musician, It helps me to learn grow and develop as a person! I find so much joy in sharing my craft and helping others find the same love that I have for it. Music is my life, and I will do my best to spread my knowledge to those who seek it. :)