Lyle was born and raised in Scarborough, and is a graduate of York University, where he studied classical trombone performance and music education.  After his graduation in 1993, Lyle received his Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, and his Honours Specialist in Music from the University of Toronto.

Lyle began his teaching career in Durham region where he taught grade 4 & 5 general music and grade 6, 7, & 8 Instrumental Music.  In 2000, Lyle began teaching in York Region at Markville Secondary School and James Robinson Public School, where he taught at the primary, junior, intermediate and senior levels of education, in disciplines that varied from instrumental and vocal music through to music theatre and jazz.  Lyle was Department Head of Music at Bur Oak Secondary School, a position he held for 8 years, where his bands received many local, regional, and national accolades.  In addition to his conducting duties, Lyle is an active musician, actor, performer, clinician, and adjudicator, and is a member of Phi Beta Mu, the International Bandmasters Fraternity.