ANDREA WALLACE is an incredible embodiment of vocal virtuosity. A singer, songwriter and vocal instructor, she is a master at intricately blending classical, jazz, gospel and R&B to create a breathtaking style that is uniquely hers.
Andrea is a native of Dallas, Texas, a graduate of Booker T. Washington School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and an Alumna of The University of North Texas, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in Mu- sic Education and Voice.
Andrea was a member and featured soloist on the Stellar Award winning debut album “Set me free” by Myron Butler and Levi, as well as on their sophomore album entitled “Stronger.” She was also member of the platinum selling, Gram- my Award winning group God's Property (Kirk Franklin’s Nu Nation), which al- lowed her to work and perform with other artist including Stevie Wonder, Don- ald Lawrence, CeCe Winans, the late Walter Hawkins and Marvin Sapp.
Her love of jazz and R&B has allowed her to share the stage with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz including Kirk Whalum, Phil Perry, Tom Braxton, Kevin Whalum, Arlington Jones, and the late Wayman Tisdale just to name a few.
Recently Andrea has recorded and performed with Grammy nominated saxo- phonist and flautist, Najee as a featured soloist/songwriter on his 2015 release “Give it all we’ve got” (You, Me, and Forever). “She sang a song with me on- stage and blew the audience away away,” the multi-instrumentalist recalls. She is currently touring with Grammy award winning artist, Nelly Furtado.
In addition to performing, Ms. Wallace is very excited about the work she does as a vocal instructor. She was the Commercial Music Vocal instructor at Cedar Valley College for nine years, and has traveled nationally and internationally as a vocalist and voice teacher. She created 288 Vocal Studio, a private vocal studio, to help other artist develop their gifts and creative paths. When asked on the eve of opening her doors — what 288 was all about Andrea answered, "This is where talent and skill become one.”
