As a board certified Music Therapist, Professional Music Instructor and Professional Counselor, Jessica Thering learned how much she enjoyed working with people to help them overcome obstacles, develop techniques for them to live within the range of their personal capabilities, or pursue activities to compliment and strengthen their personal talents. Whether through music engagement, lesson or private therapy sessions, Jessica is sensitive to challenges, and possesses unique talents which help her inspire others to find joy and experience all that life has to offer.

Earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy and then her Master’s Degree in Community Psychology, both from Alverno College, she is proficient in both traditional and non-traditional methods of working toward a lifestyle that is healthy, full of joy and music.

Born and raised in Grafton, Wisconsin, Tyler has been involved in Music from an early age and has always had a knack for creating and improvising. Teaching himself into Music School, Tyler had the opportunity of exploring both the classical and jazz realms in a variety of settings. Afterwards, Tyler sought out members of the Milwaukee Jazz Scene and continued his studies of improvisation and composition for the past 5 years. As an active member of the Milwaukee music scene, one can hear his work on the radio (88.9 Radio Milwaukee), a solo project on all digital platforms, and many collaborations with other musical creatives across the digital music world.

Teaching Philosophy

Music is a language that is unique and very personal to every individual. I seek to understand how every student learns in order to mold lessons and activities to fit there particular needs. Together, we build a foundation to develop their own voice in the expression of music through learning how the student themselves learns best. Whether it be improvisation, composition, or the learning of a concrete repertoire, I seek to enable the student to master the process. Through these experiences, the student develops not only confidence in themselves, but also in the realization that they too are able to teach and develop their own personal voice in music and other skills throughout their life.