About Andy
Andy Blanco is a percussionist in New York City with a diverse career of performing and recording with symphony orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, bands, singers, composers and on Broadway. He has held positions with the Broadway productions of An American in Paris, Bullets Over Broadway, Hello Dolly!, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and West Side Story and regularly performs with the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, and American Symphony Orchestra.
Andy earned both a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Percussion and a Master’s Degree in Orchestral Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. He is an Adjunct Lecturer and member of the percussion faculty at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and maintains a private teaching studio. Andy is an artist endorser for Pearl drums and percussion, Adams musical instruments, Sabian cymbals, Evans drumheads and Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets.
Teaching
Interested in private lessons? From beginners to advanced students enrolled at music conservatories, Andy is an experienced educator for every skill level.
Recording
From pop tunes to symphonic film scores, Andy has many years of experience and a vast collection of instruments to provide tracks remotely or live in your studio.
Performing
With knowledge and experience of many different styles and genres, Andy enjoys performing with a variety of artists and ensembles regularly.