BIOGRAPHY OF TOM TISCHLER

Tom’s interest in music began when he was first introduced to the Blues when he was 13. Listening to the masters of the art form such as Albert Collins, B.B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tom started to seriously study the guitar as well as the approaches to Blues and other improvised music. This eventually led Tom to Jazz.

Upon finishing high school, Tom began his formal music studied at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston MA.  He completed his education at McGill University in Montreal QC where he received a Bachelors of Music degree in Jazz Performance.

While in Montreal Tom began his professional performing career, and also began teaching privately as well.  This sparked his interest in music education that continues to today.  Tom now lives, teaches and performs in Toronto.  He continues to study with some of the many talented musicians in the Toronto area.

 © 2007 Tom Tischler - All Rights Reserved