Tyler Dempsey

Experience

Tyler Dempsey is a professional drummer & educator from Clarks Summit, PA. He began studying classical percussion privately at a local university and recognized his overwhelming passion for jazz music.

He then started jazz studies with Marko Marcinko, a multi-instrumentalist and successful music businessman and next went on to study with Tim Horner and Mark Sherman at New Jersey City University.

During his time living in New Jersey, he began performing with his own groups in numerous NYC venues. He later transferred to Penn State University to finish his degree.

Teaching

As an educator, he holds the position of “Director of Percussion Instruction” at Keystone College. Tyler also works with students across the country through online drum lessons and workshops.

Performing

He has performed, toured, and recorded with many of the region’s finest musicians including NEA Jazz Masters Dave Liebman and Bob Dorough, Chase Baird, Joe Magnarelli, Joe Locke, Billy Test, Matt Vashlishan, Clarence Spady, Jon Ballantyne, Adam Niewood, Tony Marino, Jim Ridl, Nate Birkey, Bill Washer, Ron Oswanski, and Porter & Sayles.

Tyler is also the house drummer at the historic Deer Head Inn Jam Session.