Biographical Information
Andrea Bertram draws on an extensive music background with more than 35 years of experience in the training and development of professional musicians. Andrea’s teaching philosophy is based on the holistic discovery of one’s individual singing potential. Her credits and experience include:
- Being actively involved with the Mid Island Performing Arts Festival for more than 30 years, currently as its Past President.
- Working closely with educators on a gifted child development program, with certification in Classroom Skills, Behaviour Management, Music, Movement and Motion, and Performance Psychology.
- Auditing and participating in the BC Festival of the Arts for over 40 years.
- Mother of professional, internationally acclaimed freelance violinist Aisslinn Nosky of New York, concert master of the Handel & Haydn Society of Boston.
Andrea has an eclectic background and demonstrated experience in the performance and training of classical, opera, contemporary spiritual, jazz, country, and popular music styles. She is proud to have trained dozens of talented vocal students, many of whom are now successful vocalists, musicians, and teachers in the Performing Arts field.
