[1][2] Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lyman was exposed to music at an early age by his father, a classical guitarist.
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.
The album featured his original work as a composer alongside pianist Julian Pollack, guitarist Kenji Aihara and bassist Chris Tordini.
The composition premiered via a promotional video for Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals as well as on the online drum education forum Drumeo.
[6] 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.