ABOUT TRISTAN
Tristan Jantz is a performer, producer, songwriter, audio engineer and educator. He specializes in engaging listeners with emotion and storytelling, be it through lyrics, harmony, production, or improvisation. The founder of the Heart Music Method, Tristan is also a passionate music coach to students around the globe.
After growing up in Boston and completing a Bachelor's in Guitar Performance from Berklee College of Music, Tristan spent several years in Los Angeles working with artists such as Becca Hannah as a co-writer, producer, guitarist, and music director.
He also worked as a live audio engineer for Sofar Sounds LA, working with indie and major label artists for performances and live multitrack recordings.
Tristan co-wrote, co-produced, and music directed for Becca Hannah's debut 2026 album, Tonight In My Dreams. The album was recorded with a live 10 piece ensemble, and engineered by 7x Grammy Winner, Jim Scott, at Plyrz Studios in California.
A new resident of St. Petersburg, FL, Tristan is currently working on his debut solo album, while continuing to produce for other artists.
Born and raised in the Boston area, Tristan began learning guitar at age 7 and voice at age 10. Growing up, he studied guitar with a several Berklee Graduates and Professors including: Brian Jantz, Erik Ringstad, and John Baboian, as well as studying voice with Rebecca Riopelle and Vykki Vox. His high school groups Reverb and Shades of Green collectively won 6 local Battle of the Bands competitions. Tristan also toured Europe as a vocal soloist and guitarist with Arlington High School Jazz Band and Madrigal Singers. He first discovered his love for teaching music during his senior year of high school when he began offering private guitar and voice lessons.
Tristan has since graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College with a Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Performance and founded the Heart Music Method (HMM). This teaching method was heavily inspired by his mentor and professor, jazz guitarist Richie Hart. HMM, is about learning music as a language, and teaching students how to teach themselves directly from the source: their favorite music. Tristan is passionate about helping guitarists of all ages and skill levels find their sound and self-expression through their own music. He is currently expanding the Heart Music Method to include online group guitar workshops while maintaining a select roster of 1-on-1 online guitar coaching clients from around the globe.
Now based in L.A., Tristan currently performs as a solo artist at local Los Angeles venues, such as the Hotel Cafe. His current second single "Closest," which he co-engineered and co-produced, was released in 2023. Tristan also writes, records and performs with various L.A. musicians of different genres.