KYLE WESLEY
Owner & Operator | Guitar | Piano | Production | Engineering | MTNA Member
Kyle Wesley is the founder and director of the Wesley School of Music, based in Chicago, IL. A multi-instrumentalist, educator, engineer, producer, and songwriter, Kyle brings a wealth of experience from across the music industry to his work as a teacher and mentor.
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Kyle’s musical journey began under the mentorship of Teddy Larsen—known for his work with Jonny Lang—who instilled in him a deep appreciation for blues music and the expressive power of simplicity. This foundation led Kyle to explore the relationship between melody and rhythm more deeply, eventually pursuing a degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM).
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At MSUM, under the guidance of jazz guitarist and educator Nick Fryer, Kyle immersed himself in advanced jazz harmony and audio engineering. His time there included performances at Studio 222 Jazz Club, local theatre orchestra pits, and even an opening set for OK Go at Concordia University. Seeking to push his education further, Kyle moved to Boston to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
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At Berklee, Kyle refined his skills in composition, mixing, and mastering, and studied under Nashville session legend Mike Ihde, who helped him distill complex guitar techniques into intuitive musicianship. Equipped with this knowledge, Kyle set out to apply his craft professionally.
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In Nashville, Kyle taught guitar, worked in studios, and enhanced his production capabilities—recording and engineering live sessions at the renowned 12th & Porter and producing EPs for singer-songwriters.
Since relocating to Chicago, Kyle has continued to expand his creative work. He founded the band Winter and the Waves, released a debut EP, scored short films as a music director, and deepened his dedication to music education.
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Through the Wesley School of Music, Kyle is now building a comprehensive music education platform. In addition to teaching at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, he is developing original curricula and writing educational materials aimed at transforming how music is taught in schools.