A Coloradan by birth but a Texan by choice, Tyler Guzmán is a versatile clarinetist, educator, arts advocate, and aspiring marketing manager based in San Antonio, Texas. With a multifaceted career rooted in performance and education, Tyler is committed to enriching his local arts community through meaningful musical experiences, collaboration, and mentorship.

As a performer, Tyler brings both classical and contemporary works to life through solo, chamber, and orchestral engagements. He has appeared as a soloist with the Colorado Mesa Symphony Orchestra and the Four Seasons Orchestra, performing major works such as Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2. He is also a champion of new music, having premiered Miguel del Águila’s Transoceánica at ClarinetFest 2019 and Silence for clarinet and orchestra in San Antonio, TX.

Tyler performs regularly with several ensembles, including the Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble—where he also serves as a board member—River City Winds, and the Symphony of the Hills orchestra in Kerrville, TX. He also frequently joins the Heart of Texas Concert Band, and recently appeared with the Orchestra of the Incarnate Word, showcasing works by Mozart and Poulenc.

A dedicated educator, Tyler maintains a thriving private studio and co-directs the Mini Pears Clarinet Ensemble, a student-based group focused on building community through music. He frequently leads masterclasses, sectionals, and clinics in schools across San Antonio. His previous work as a band director in Arizona and the San Antonio Independent School District earned recognition for cultivating strong, collaborative music programs.

Tyler holds degrees from Arizona State University and Colorado Mesa University, where he studied under pedagogues including Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, Adam Ballif, Stephen Page, and Jun Watabe.