I was introduced to music early on by my parents. Being classically trained on the piano I started playing and writing songs at the tender age of seven. My early piano influences are Mozart, Beethoven and Gershwin amongst others. Growing up, I became even more influenced by Pop, R&B, Funk, and Rock artists from the likes of  Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Prince. As a teenager in high school, I performed recitals and played in rock bands, and picked up the guitar and drums to broaden my music repertoire.

I'm a fun and unique instructor who is both classicaly trained and self taught.  I studied music in school, but taught myself how to play guitar.  I graduated from Baruch College and the Institute of Audio Research, and I have been a professional musician for over 10 years and an Audio Engineer for the past five.  I truly learned how to be a musician by performing around New York City as a solo artist and with my band.  I learned most of my stagecraft at the legendary CBGB's.

As an instructor and professional musician, I teach and motivate my students to develop their skills and expand their musicanship. I graduated from Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, NYC, with a Master of Music. I'm very fortunate to have the opportunity to play with many extraordinary musicians here in New York City and around the world. I'm passionate about music and I love to teach students how to focus their passion for music into a finely honed technique.  

I am a active teacher, performer and composer in the greater NYC area. I love teaching and performing every chance I get so I can share my love of music with whoever will listen! In 2014, I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters of Music degree in Jazz Guitar Performance. I have performed all over the east coast with many different groups and styles. Some highlights of my performing career have been playing in New York City with master jazz drummer Victor Lewis, and jazz saxophonist Ralph Bowen. I have also had the oppurtunity to perform with many different pop groups like The Drifters, The Skyliners, American Idol's Adam Brock Band among others. Recently I have let several groups including my original jazz group called the Tucker Flythe Quartet at Somethin' Jazz club in NYC, as well as a soul, funk, and rock and roll review band called Timi Kendrix. While doing all of this, I have also maintained an active teaching studio with as many as 30 students.

I am an internationally touring guitarist and songwriter based in Queens, NY who is as passionate about teaching as I am about playing. In 2002 I received my BFA from the prestigious conservatory at SUNY Purchase where I studied jazz guitar performance, studio production techniques and songwriting. Since then I have made a name for myself as a full time guitarist, bandleader and music educator across all music genres with performances throughout North America and abroad. I am currently enrolled at Vermont College of Fine Arts, from where I will receive my MFA in Music Composition in 2016.