Andrea Ball is a calligraphy pen translating emotional experience into intricate pieces of music. Her first full-length release Beat Beat Pound demonstrates the craft of musical communication through organic chords and ambient sound. "You have to be emotionally connected, otherwise you can't write anything that's genuine," Andrea said. A nostalgic tone ripples through the album's elemental style, yet it maintains an intimate connection with the listener "If you're honest with people, they're honest back," she said regarding the vulnerability involved in song writing. Andrea represents the ease of a local independent artist but has a progressive mentality. Born and raised in Denver, Andrea began studying piano at age eight. She received a music degree at the University of Colorado and has been performing in the Denver area since. Now submerged in her music full time , Andrea has reached the point where her music is not just a form of expression; it’s an appendage. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.