Andy Z delights kids and kids-at-heart with his musical adventures.  But, Andreas Zamenes didn’t set out to be a children’s music artist.

A singer/songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area, Andy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from San Francisco State University.  Along the way, he played in various bands including CD releases with his own, Tinman™, and a solo project.  And, to supplement his income, Andy worked in the computer industry while performing and recording as much as possible.

When a Silicon Valley downturn forced him out of the tech industry, Andy saw it as a sign to devote his time to his passion for music and performance.

It was during this time that Andy was approached by a fan at a coffee house to fill in for an ailing music teacher at a San Francisco preschool. It would be easy – just sing and play for the kids.

On that day, the children, parents and teachers were captivated by Andy’s easy-going, fun and infectious musical style – and Andy loved it!  He was able to, at last, combine his passion for music with his love of storytelling, character voices and performance.  And, so, ‘Andy Z’ was born.