Andrew is a native Dallasite who holds a bachelor's degree in music composition from Baylor University, a Master's degree in music composition, and a Ph. D in music theory from the University of North Texas, and an MLS from Texas Woman's University. Now a committed librarian, he has taught music composition and theory at various institutions of higher learning in Texas. In his spare time he pursues analog photography and sometimes sings in Chinese (in public, even).