Tyler Emerson is a pianist raised in Lyndonville Vermont, now living in New York’s Hudson Valley. His great loves are his wife, flutist Jillian Reed; skiing and hiking in the Northeast; exploring the vast keyboard literature; and teaching the joy of music to his students.
Tyler is piano faculty at Bard College’s Conservatory Preparatory Division, and maintains a private studio. He also served as music director and pianist for Vermont Children’s Theater during their 2016 and 2017 seasons. Alongside his wife, flutist Jillian Reed, Tyler is Artistic Director of Capital City Concerts, a chamber music series based in Montpelier, VT.
As a performer, Tyler enjoys playing works from the Baroque and Romantic periods, alongside new works by living composers (including several premiers). He has performed throughout New York, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Privately, he has played house concerts for audiences including elected officials, musicians, friends, and family & friends in hospice. Tyler’s performing philosophy is to bring his music to audiences he can connect with personally, where he can make the greatest impact.
Tyler studied Piano Performance at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music and Economics at Bard College. Tyler is fortunate to have received guidance and instruction from renowned pianists including Stephanie Brown, John O’Conor, Andre Laplante, and Paul Ostrovsky.
