Tyson Kerr
Piano, Voice, Accordion
Tyson Kerr is a stylistically diverse award-winning composer, arranger, clinician, and multi-instrumentalist. Current projects include: pianist/composer for WCMA-nominated jazz quintet The Writers' Guild, singer with Pro Coro Canada, organist for St. Paul's United Church, and accordionist for the Wirth Institute Sinfonetta.
Tyson has composed and arranged music for Ballet Edmonton, Edmonton Fringe productions, the Banff Jazz Festival Orchestra, and numerous choirs, including Oran Chamber Choir, Musango Cameroonian Choir, and 6 Minute Warning.
Tyson also teaches with the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which partners with schools to give under-resourced students access to music education.
Teaching Quote/Philosophy:
From absolute beginners to professionals aiming to strengthen another aspect of their practice, I enjoy setting students up to achieve their goals while shoring up their technical and creative foundations. I draw from years of experience working in many disparate music scenes to help classically trained students learn more about playing by ear/improvising, and jazz students learn more about using notation and classical music theory. I'm always excited to see students develop habits that fuel a lifelong passion for making music and sharing it with others!
Lesson Description:
Tyson teaches private lessons online and in-person out of St. Paul's United Church in Belgravia. He offers lessons for ages 5 to adult, from beginner to advanced levels including RCM piano up to Level 10. He specializes in jazz piano and voice. He also teaches classical, pop, contemporary, composition, improvisation, arranging, and songwriting. Lessons are available primarily weekday mornings and afternoons.
Request lessons with Tyson to discuss specific availability and rates.
Education and Certification:
Master of Clinical Social Work, University of Calgary, 2018
Bachelor of Music in Performance, University of Toronto, 2009
Diploma in Music, Grant MacEwan University, 2006
Jazz Workshop, Banff School of Creative Music, 2011
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Edmonton Musicians’ Association, Local 390
Organist, St. Paul's United Church
Accompanist, Oran Community ChoirTenor, Pro Coro Canada
Founding Member, The Writers' Guild (jazz quintet)
Accordionist, Wirth Institute Sinfonetta
Testimonial:
“Tyson Kerr is an exceptional jazz piano teacher; he is gifted and does a stellar job teaching! He is motivating, gives clear instructions and is a pleasure to work with!”
