Andrew Green

Andrew Green is a Bay Area native – born and raised in Oakland California. He comes from a family of musicians. His dad plays French Horn, and his mom, the viola. Andrew knew from a young age that music was something he wanted to pursue. It’s always been an important part of who he is, and it helps him express himself. 

Andrew originally started learning the flute at 6 years old, and not long after started studying piano and voice. At 14, he transferred to the San Francisco School for the Arts to study voice. 

After participating in musical theater throughout high school, Andrew went on to study Vocal Performance at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. There, he studied voice, completed more piano training, and studied abroad in Vienna, Italy.

In 2019, Andrew started teaching at San Francisco School for the Arts, and fell in love with it! His favorite thing about teaching is watching the process of learning unfold. He loves seeing the students light up when they have an “Aha!” moment, and helping to ignite a passion in them. Andrew enjoys playing all genres of music, but particularly likes playing and teaching pop music, and how to accompany yourself when singing.

He is currently performing all around the Bay Area with several theater companies and productions. He is primarily working with Lamplighters Music Theater, West Edge Opera, and Pocket Opera. 

When he’s not teaching, you can catch Andrew outside somewhere in nature. He’s very outdoorsy and loves camping and backpacking. He also enjoys yoga and playing with his cat. Andrew is excited to get you started on your musical journey!

 

Alive or Dead, What Musician would you do anything to see?

Jacob Collier or Eric Whitacre

Greatest Musical Influence?

Ariana Grande. I love her voice and range!

Any hidden talents besides music?

I am a certified yoga teacher!

What did you want to be while you were growing up?

I wanted to be either a singer or a music teacher. It turns out you can be both!

If you could have any ‘Super Power’, which one would it be?

Flight. I love to travel!

If you could master any other instrument which would it be?

Flute. I played it as a kid but never mastered it.

Have you had what people would consider your “15 Minutes of Fame”, and if so when/what was that?

There is a video of me on the internet that has over 500,000 views

It’s your last meal: What would it be?

Macaroni and Cheese

You are sent to a deserted island, and you only have one album to listen to: Which is it?

Moonlight Records version of Ariana Grande. It’s basically an acoustic, stipped down version of all her music.

If you could leave one lesson with your students what would it be?

Never let anyone change the way you want to sound. If there isn’t a niche for your sound, create one.