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 16 hours a day, while studying theory, ear training, composition, and improvisation with Chris Risola and the late Legend Ted Greene!

Andy has a wellspring of ability on the fingerboard, his melodic phrasing is a touch of heaven--- while his technique is the work of a demon. His compositions exhibit depth, taste and original expression with a wealth of harmonic content.

Andy has written the first ever 7 String instructional aide titled "Seven String Guitar." 7 String Guitar” is quoted by a good friend Steve Vai, published by Hal Leonard Corporation.

Andy's latest publication is called "The Guitar Arpeggio Encyclopedia". It is published by Mel Bay publications and is quoted by Andy’s mentor, the late guitar legend Ted Greene

Andy was LA's number one hired gun, playing with artists such as...... ..Steelheart, Kid Rock, Dr. Dre, R. Kelly, White Lion, Tim Mcgraw, Great White, Gretchen Wilson, Billy Sheehan, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Andy Timmons, Paul Gilbert, Rusty Cooley, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Ted Greene, Steve Stevens, Seal, Snoop Dog, TM Stevens and the list goes on!! 

Andy has been teaching guitar all over this country for over 20 years!. He taught master classes at GIT, Musicians Institute in Los Angeles with his mentor Ted Greene. He also taught at LAMA ( Los Angeles Music Academy ) with Frank Gambale. Andy has taught several multi platinum recording artists such as Seal, Steve Stevens, and Mark Kendall, and many more! Even Joe Satriani wanted some tips for 7 string guitar!

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 calls this technique "Table-Top Guitar".

Andy is very particular about his equipment and proudly endorses Ibanez Guitars 4 life!, SIT Strings, Dimarzio and Levy's Leathers, Ashdown Amps, Eventide, Tech 21 NYC