Born in Rochester, Michigan, André started playing piano at the age of four and studied classical and contemporary music throughout high school.  During his teenage years he developed a love for composing, guitar, and arranging.  In 2000, Andre moved to Minneapolis to study music at North Central University where he received a BA in Music Performance. He began teaching music lessons locally in 2003.  André has also written and arranged two full albums, has been a guest artist on several other albums, and his music has been used on various TV shows on networks such as MTV, CBS, E-TV and more.  In 2012, he was a finalist in the world renowned International Songwriting Competition for his song, "Look Away." He currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two sons.