Young Lyon

Story

Young Lyon is the alter ego of Guitarist/Composer Kyle Reinhart from San Francisco. Kyle has worked with artists such as Glen Alvelais, IGGYC, Larry Mitchell, Valiente, and Vivifyd. While currently attending Berklee School Of Music, Kyle spends most of his time composing and producing music for himself and for others alike. Young Lyon’s sound can be described as anything between classic to modern progressive Rock and Metal with various influences drawn from Funk, Fusion, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Symphonic, and R&B.

Profile

• Guitarist
• Producer
• Audio Engineer
• Composer
• Soundtrack Composer

Instruments

• Guitar
• Bass
• Piano

Genres

• Rock
• Fusion
• Metal
• Math Rock
• Progressive
• Instrumental Guitar
• Instrumental Rock
• Latin
• Funk
• Pop

Equipment

• Gibson
• Peavey
• Mesa Boogie
• Dunlop
• Daddario
• Esp Guitars
• Neural Dsp
• Charvel Guitar

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is the universal language of humanity. Music is what gives me motivation to explore life

What is your music dream?

To connect with people on an emotional level

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Bringing people from all over the world together to show we aren't that different from one another

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Stayin' Alive by Bee Gee's, Get down tonight by the KC and the Sunshine band

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Too many to count and always evolving. Currently, I really enjoy Snarky Puppy, Hiatus Kaiyote, Plini, Rx Bandits and Polyphia.

What inspires you to make music?

Every experience

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Love

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Euphoria

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I see it as the best opportunity to succeed doing exactly what you want and not having to conform to any trend.

What do you think of Drooble?

Awesome!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Dealing with ego

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, going out to shows all the time

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

The patience to learn how to market themselves correctly and being consistent

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Toy Called God, Millards, Valiente, IGGY C

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