Tyler Joseph Brugmann, born in St. Louis, Missouri, began playing viola at the age 7. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Viola Performance from Indiana University Bloomington Jacobs School of Music as a student respectively of both Edward Gazouleas and Stephen Wryczynski and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Linguistics.

After completing his degrees, Tyler went on to study with both David Harding and Tatjana Chamis Mead at Carnegie Mellon University. He recently earned his Master’s Degree in Viola Performance as well as an Advanced Music Certificate.

Tyler Brugmann is an active orchestral player, and continues to perform with Erie Philharmonic, Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown Symphony, Altoona Symphony, and Butler Symphony Orchestra.

Outside of music, Tyler enjoys cooking, drinking wine, hiking, practicing yoga, playing volleyball and spending time with his friends and family.

Tyler joined Radiant Strings in 2022 after being friends with Nicole for about a year. His infectious smile helps set the tone for the wedding day, always making the other musicians, vendors & guests feel welcome and engaged.

Tyler Brugmann

Viola