Piano with Andrea B.

Andrea’s background includes two decades of classical piano study and university training as a coloratura soprano. She taught privately at Carmel Academy of Performing Arts for many years, served as Music Director at Aptos Academy of Performing Arts, and performs in her own musical projects. She’s played chamber music, punk rock, and hip-hop on bills with artists like Furthur (Grateful Dead), AmpLive of Zion I, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jackie Green, Ray LaMontagne, Joan Osborne, Ty Segall, Akron/Family, and David Gray. She is also a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Andrea’s approach connects classical fundamentals with modern applications. Most students have been with her for years, and they've grown into confident, competent musicians and people. Her strong background and diverse experience allows them to focus on styles that most interest them, from opera and chamber music to blues, musical theatre, pop, jazz, and rock.