Andrew Rosario is a Canadian born guitarist from Toronto, Ontario. He has been playing and teaching professionally for 17 years. He attended York University, where he studied with acclaimed guitarist Lorne Lofsky (Jazz) and Roger Scannura (Flamenco). During his time at York University, He acquired a B.FA, with a specialization in music performance, and a B.ED in elementary/junior education. Andrew performed as a dance accompanist for Ritmo Flamenco dance studio, which featured one of Canada’s most renowned flamenco dancers, Valerie Scannura.

Andrew began his music career performing on luxury cruise lines in both the show band and the party band. He was also fortunate enough to become Music Director on P&O cruises, while sailing in and around Australia, and the South Pacific Islands. Andrew enjoyed his time immensely performing on various cruise ships, whilst being able to play a variety of music and see the world.

Throughout his years performing on cruise ships, Andrew also maintained a presence in the Toronto music scene, and performed at various venues throughout all of the Greater Toronto Area. He was an original member of the horn band “My Son The Hurricane”, which opened up for several renowned acts such as “Shade”, “USS” and “Down With Webster”. He also performed regularly with “The Identity Crisis”, “James Doolin’ and The Mob”, and as a solo guitarist throughout the GTA.

In 2014, Andrew began performing in and around the New York City area, and has played at such notable venues such as ‘The Lincoln Center’ (Ali Stroker), ’The 55 Bar’ (The Nightwatch), ‘Rockwood Music Hall’, 'Piano's', 'Gramercy Theatre' and ‘Haswell Green’s’. Andrew has become a staple in the NYC music scene, and is a sought after guitarist not only as a sideman, but also as a soloist performing acoustically, as a singer/guitarist. He can be seen playing weekly throughout the NYC area, at a variety of venues and settings.

Andrew continues to teach privately online, and in-person, and is currently taking on students of various levels for his teaching studio. Andrew loves teaching those looking to study acoustic, electric and nylon string guitar, and many styles such as finger-style guitar, classical, flamenco, rock, blues and funk. Please see his online guitar lessons section for more information and contact information.