Alexander Niles' father, Richard Niles, is an acclaimed composer, producer, arranger, who has worked with such stars as Sir Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, James Brown, Cher, Tina Turner, and Pat Metheny. He is also an author of many books about music. His YouTube channel, Radio Richard features interviews with stars like Barry Manilow, Randy Brecker and Lyle Mays. He taught Alexander music from the age of three, and Alexander was teaching Music Theory by the age of eight.