Andrew began playing the viola in 4th grade at Brush College Elementary School in Salem, Oregon. He studied viola privately with Daniel Rouslin, Claire Keeble, Sister Xavier Mary Courvoisier, and Leslie Straka.

Andrew studied Suzuki violin and taught under the supervision of Shelley Rich for 4 years at the University of Oregon. He holds music degrees from Whitworth College and the University of Oregon, studying viola, voice, conducting, electronic music and music technology.

Andrew plays violin, viola, 5-string electric violin and performs as a conductor, vocalist, and composer. He resides in Salem with his wife, Liz.

The Suzuki method is based on the belief of developing the whole child through music. The child is developed through music rather than the music being developed through the child. Lessons are based on building skills needed as a musician and life skills needed to grow up to be happy, successful adults.

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