Early life Born in
Salt Lake City,
Utah, Lyman was exposed to music at an early age by his father, a
classical guitarist. Lyman began to play professionally while in high school and eventually studied music at the
University of Utah. He relocated to
New York City in 2005 to continue his education at the
New School where he began to study with drummer
Ari Hoenig, whom he cites a musical influence and mentor. He released his debut album
Revolver in 2013. The album featured his original work as a composer alongside pianist
Julian Pollack, guitarist Kenji Aihara and bassist Chris Tordini. In early 2019, Lyman collaborated with saxophonist
Chase Baird to compose, record and produce the
electro-acoustic composition
Pulsar, which showcased Lyman's integration complex rhythmic vocabulary with musical elements inspired by
EDM and
electronic music. The composition premiered via a promotional video for
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals as well as on the online drum education forum
Drumeo. He has worked with artists including
Aaron Parks,
Gilad Hekselman,
Nir Felder,
Julian Pollack,
Chase Baird,
Bill McHenry,
George Garzone,
Ralph Alessi,
Logan Richardson,
Jaleel Shaw,
Tyshawn Sorey,
Dan Tepfer,
Becca Stevens and Corey Christiansen, among others. Lyman professionally endorses for
Craviotto Drum Company and
Istanbul Agop Cymbals.
As an educator Lyman taught alongside drummer
Billy Hart at
Montclair State University in
New Jersey in 2007. In 2013, he published his first book,
A New Approach to Odd-Times for Drumset, through
Mel Bay Publications. He has served on the faculties of the
University of Utah and
Snow College and maintains an active online teaching studio. == Discography ==