Tyler Reidy, MMT, RP (Qualifying) 

 Tyler is a Music Therapist (Seeking Accreditation), and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area. Tyler completed his Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2020. He has also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Honours Music degree with an Intensive Music Specialization in Flute from the University of Waterloo in 2018.

Tyler works from a client-centred, collaborative, family-centred and anti-oppressive approach in his practice. He is experienced working in medical settings and in collaboration with allied health professionals. He completed his music therapy internships at London Children’s Hospital, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Grand River Hospital. Tyler has also completed specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Music Therapy. His main clinical interests are in paediatric and neonatal care, stroke care, palliative care and with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. 

Tyler has been a music educator for over 10 years teaching flute, clarinet, saxophone, as well as adapted music lessons. Tyler’s teaching style stems from a flexible and adaptable belief that every individual’s learning style is unique and that lessons should be tailored to those needs and interests to make the music experience more personalized and enjoyable. In Tyler’s free time, he enjoys going on nature walks, spending time with his friends and family, performing, and travelling.