TYLER ALLEN is a full-time member of the staff at MASW. While his experience in terms of years may be limited, it is evident that he may have inherited skills from both of his grandfathers who were both skilled craftsmen. Tyler grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and received a bachelor’s degree in business management from Northern Arizona University. In 2019, after spending a few years in retail management and horticulture, he finally decided to enroll in a course on building electric guitars and discovered a deep passion woodworking. Not long after, he started a new career in home renovation. He spent two years learning and absorbing as much information as he could from his mentors and was then asked to manage and train a small team of carpenters, while also completing much of the cabinetry and finish/trim work for their projects and working on other projects for clients of his own. In 2022, Tyler participated in the Internship Program at MASW and was eventually asked to join the staff, that same year he was awarded Student of the Year. His passion for all aspects of woodworking, from lutherie to turning, continues to grow endlessly. He is excited to continue learning as a member of the staff and is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the students of MASW.