Tyler Guzman

A Coloradan by birth but a Texan by choice, Tyler Guzmán is an educator and performer in the San Antonio area.

Within his private studio over the years, he has had the privilege to teach students who have gone on to win contests, place in All-State competitions, and pursue music degrees at colleges and conservatories themselves. Tyler also works closely with various schools and numerous band directors in giving masterclasses and leading sectionals for clarinet students throughout the school districts the San Antonio area.

As a performer, Tyler enjoys collaborating with chamber and large ensembles as well as performing solo works. He has performed such works as von Weber’s Concerto for Clarinet no. 2 with the Colorado Mesa Symphony Orchestra and Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet in A major,K. 622 with the Four Seasons Orchestra in Scottsdale, AZ. In 2019, he premiered Miguel del Águila’s Transoceánica at the International Clarinet Association’s annual ClarinetFest.

Most recently, Tyler performed Mendelssohn’s Konzertstück no. 1, op. 113 alongside his husband Shaun Guzmán and the Heart of Texas Concert Band, premiered Miguel del Águila’s Silence for clarinet and orchestra with Symphony Viva, and appeared with the Orchestra of the Incarnate Word for Mozart’s clarinet concerto.

Tyler completed his doctoral coursework at Arizona State University—where he also obtained a Master of Music degree. Tyler also attended Colorado Mesa University for his undergraduate stud ... view more »