Andrea went to Red Rocks Community College to study lutherie, focusing on cello making after graduating with her Music Performance degree. While there, she also found a passion for woodworking technology, and regularly uses the CNC laser and router in her work. She won a number of awards for instrument making, furniture, and decorative art. She has worked in music stores and makerspaces, and currently works from her home shop in Evans, CO.

She also plays her own 5-string cello professionally, and you can read more about her cello playing at www.andreapinedocello.com.