About

Andy was born in Bridgeport CT on Feb 28th 1969. Andy started playing in his early teens, after
being exposed to music at an early age by his mother, who often played classical piano for him. He
dedicated his teenage years to practicing his instrument for sometimes 16 hours a day, while studying
theory, ear training, composition and improvisation with Linc Chamberland, Ted Greene and Chris
Risola. Andy says, "I would skip school a lot and play guitar over my friends house, in his garage.
Then my mother found out and she was really cool about It. She started to write me notes, to get me
out of school as long as long as I passed. She knew I loved music at a totally different level then
anyone could imagine".

As a teenager, Andy didn't have many friends and realized that the few he did have were true friends
and totally supportive of his dreams. His passion for the instrument intensified as Andy began
supporting himself soon after by teaching others. Andy states "I couldn't get enough guitar in my life,
and I heard so much in my minds ear, It was the only way for me to escape the heartache and pain of
my mother being terminal with cancer since I was 10 years old. I had something to say, but I had no
one to say It to, so I said It through music. It's crazy, to this day I hear music when I see the sunset,
watch children play, when I see leaves blow down the street, gaze upon the midnight stars or when I
stare at the ocean blue. I hear music all the time and I write music with no instrument in front of me."


One day Andy came up with his technique by watching his mother (Grace) use both hands on the
piano. And adapted this style so he could play the melody, chords and bass all at the same time.
Andy exhibited his technique to his mother one day and they started to play duets together. He would
literally see the sunrise, trying to perfect his technique. Andy calls this technique "Table-Top Guitar".


Andy went on the road, touring the world right out of high school, knowing his mother was lying on her
death-bed. She encouraged him to continue touring and not to stop for her or anything. On Nov 18th
1991 Andy's mother died in his arms when he was home from touring. Andy states " It was about 7:50
pm, my mother asked me to play some piano for her that night, that's when I knew she was leaving
this world. I know the last thing she wanted to hear was music and my voice. When I was done playing
for her, I sat next to her holding her in my arms, I felt her heartbeat diminish and I said "it's OK mama,
you can go now, no more pain mama", She said, "I'm not leaving you Andy, I'm taking you with me". I
will never forget the feeling of my mother dying in my arms; It was so cold, dark and lonely. I had no
one to turn to or share my passion with, but I realized that when my mother died in my arms , she put
me in touch with heaven".

Andy has made a horde of friends in his life from touring. Andy states, "I Love making friends with real
people, people who are true, honest, loving and caring. I always said, I rather has a friend for a
lifetime, than a piece of ass for the night." Andy describes himself as a damn good man, honest, true,
loving and caring. A man who will help anyone, because it's his nature. Andy also states, "My mama
brought me up a good man with the proper morals and respect, the road dragged me up!" Andy is a
friend everyone would want to have.


Andy's compositions come from within. They tell a story, sonically (programic concertos). He considers
harmonic contents a part of his soul and a building block for what he calls "Melodic Instrumental Soul
Music, with emphasis on Rock, featuring Two-Handed Tapping Technique".


Andy has a wellspring of ability on the fingerboard, his melodic phrasing is a touch of heaven and his
technique is the work of a demon. His compositions exhibit depth, taste and original expression with a
wealth of harmonic content. In his compositions, one can hear influences from such greats as Ted
Greene, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Vivaldi, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson, Brahms,
and Larry Carlton.

What makes Andy different & separates him from other guitarist is not only , his technique and
songwriting but he works well with others and mostly the life he has lived, he lashes out through his
guitar playing. Every note has his soul into It! His Happiness, anger and sorrow is felt in every note he
plays and seen in his performance. On stage Andy becomes the Andyman, the stage is his turf!

After spending the last two decades  touring world wide, Andy currently resides somewhere in the
USA, LOL, where he continues to compose, record, teach and perform. Andy has lived in Los
Angeles, Nashville, North Carolina and Daytona Beach. Andy has written the first ever Seven String
instructional aide titled "Seven String Guitar." Seven String Guitar is quoted by good friend Steve Vai
and is currently breaking all instructional aide sales records according to the publisher Hal Leonard
Corporation.


Andy's latest publication called "The Guitar Arpeggio Encyclopedia", which is published by Mel Bay
publications and quoted by guitar legend Ted Greene. Has soared to Mel Bay's "Hot List" and "Best
Sellers List". Andy has also started his own publishing company called "From Up Above Music" /
ASCAP which his music has been licensed to Universal Music Group and is featured on several
compilations. Andy also has been performing clinics internationally for some of his endorses.

Andy has been called an over-achiever, do to his passion and drive as a musician. Andy's
accomplishments range from gold & platinum records, A two time best selling author, Andy has been
put on Ibanez / Hoshino Gakki's payroll as their "Product Demonstrator / Product Evaluator"! Andy
was LA's number one hired gun, playing with artist from Steelheart,  White Lion, Tim Mcgraw, Great
White, Gretchen Wilson and many more. Andy has a life contract with Ibanez.  Andy's solo career was
more than he ever thought would happen, with the release of Brother From Another Mother, he
gained world recognition of his gift!

Currently Andy is  working on a new record with his singer, the gifted Scott Childress. The new record
is going to be called "Martin & Childress", "Purging My Soul". The music has melodies that will circle
you head for a lifetime, grooves that will make yu jump out of your seat and plenty of shred slaying
guitar by yours truly. Also, Andy has a deep passion for the piano, which he has been playing and
perfecting his piano skills religiously.

Andy's past times besides music include, hangout with his real friends, making new cool friends,
keeping in touch with his faith, riding his chopper, wrenching on bikes, boxing, going to the shooting
range, hanging out at the beach, thinking about life, getting tattooed, laughing and getting a little
crazy,! Andy describes himself as a simple man, "All I need is a guitar, a smoke, coffee and  I'm
golden!".

Andy is very particular about his equipment and proudly endorses Ibanez Guitars 4 life!, SIT Strings,
Dimarzio and Levy's Leathers.

Send some Love to Andy

You can email Andy at: Stun Guitarist