He began his studies at Mountain View College, where he earned his Associate of Arts in Music, studying piano under Dr. Víctor Soto. André then completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition and Audio Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating summa cum laude under the mentorship of Dr. George Chave and Micah Hayes. He also received advanced piano instruction from internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. John Solomons. Continuing his academic journey, André earned his MBA in Music Business through Southern New Hampshire University and Berklee College of Music, combining his artistic background with a strong foundation in leadership and entrepreneurship.
Over the years, André has performed both as a soloist and with various ensembles in Guatemala and Texas. Career highlights include performing with the Dallas POPS Orchestra and Choir for the live concert screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, and serving as Sound Designer for the Mountain View College production of Dearly Departed. From 2014 to 2017, he was the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist for his original alternative pop band Forever Canvas, and later joined the Boston-based progressive instrumental group Zombie Frogs as keyboardist. His current solo project, Andreäs, showcases his growth as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and producer. In 2018, André expanded his artistry into filmmaking with his short film Hellena’s Circus, which he produced, acted in, and scored. The film screened internationally and earned several awards, including Best Short Film and Best Soundtrack.
Today, André teaches piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, and flute, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that balances performance, theory, and ear training. He also offers instruction in songwriting, composition, production, and film scoring. Drawing from both formal education and self-taught experience, he brings a comprehensive understanding of music to every lesson.
André is deeply grateful to share his passion through The Cadenza Company School of Music, where he and his faculty are committed to offering a positive, creative, and personalized learning experience for students of all ages. Their shared mission is to nurture musical growth while maintaining an unwavering standard of excellence.
Read more about André’s journey in Voyage Dallas Magazine.
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andré echeverría
André Echeverría was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala, where his musical journey began at the age of four under the guidance of his grandmother, a classical piano teacher. From those early lessons, he developed a lifelong passion for music that led him to explore other instruments and genres, teaching himself guitar, bass, drums, flute, and more. His fascination with musical diversity naturally evolved into a love for composition. By his teenage years, André was already writing original works for solo piano and various ensembles—early signs of the dedicated, creative life that music would inspire.
At 18, André began teaching private piano lessons to students of all ages while also teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at IGA, a government-backed institute in Guatemala. His teaching career expanded to several other academic institutions before he moved to the United States in 2010 to pursue music full-time.