Tyson is a well known and respected guitarist in the Portland/Vancouver area. Classically trained, he has participated in Masterclasses with Grammy Award Winner David Russell, legendary guitarist John Williams, and globally acclaimed master guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima. Tyson studied under Jeff Ashton, University of Portland, Thomas Patterson and Randall Avers of the University of Arizona, majoring in guitar performance. He collaborates regularly with Gavin Bondy, the trumpeter of Pink Martini. He cites influences by Van Halen, Steve Vai, John McLoughlin, Paco De Lucia, and Astor Piazzolla.