Kyle Myers is a musician in the fullest sense of the word.

Based in Southern California, his work spans composition, arranging, saxophone, and music education; not as separate careers, but as different expressions of the same deep curiosity about music.

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Kyle's arrangements and compositions are sought after by professional ensembles and school groups alike, a versatility born from years of experience on both sides of the podium. His writing is melodic, dramatic, and occasionally cheeky; one foot in the authentic traditions of the genre, the other pushing toward something new. A passion for craftsmanship sets his work apart: an instinct for anticipating what performers need before they know they need it, which is why his charts, as directors often put it, simply work.

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As a saxophonist, Kyle brings the same sensibility to performing that he does to writing: tasteful, considered, and always in service of the music. He has performed across a remarkably diverse range of contexts, from big bands and symphony orchestras to small group jazz and pop ensembles. Kyle believes deeply in the communal power of live performance, the unique energy that only happens when musicians share a stage.

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Kyle earned his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from California State University, Long Beach, studying under Sal Lozano, one of LA's most respected studio woodwind players. As a graduate teaching assistant, he led the Jazz Lab Band and helped develop adaptive curriculum during the uncertainty of COVID-19. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, where he studied composition with Rich DeRosa, performed and composed for the One O'Clock Lab Band, and appeared on their album Lab 2019.

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As an educator, Kyle teaches throughout Southern California at every level, from beginners finding their footing to advanced students refining their craft. His approach is unhurried, wide-ranging, and rooted in fundamentals, while always reaching beyond the notes on the page to the history of the world that shaped the music, and the world the music shaped in return. The goal, ultimately, is a student curious enough to explore on their own, but mindful and patient enough to trust the process of getting there.