About Andrew Byrne

Bio

Andrew’s story

Andrew Byrne is the creator of The Singing Athlete™—a bestselling book and system that unites neuroscience, athletic training, and vocal performance.

His students have appeared in more than 90 Broadway productions, and he leads an international Singing Athlete™ Certification Program, with over 350 teachers trained in his method.

In 2025, Andrew was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now, created in collaboration with Tony nominee Laura Bell Bundy, Tony nominee Kerry Butler, and Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, where he served as co-creator, arranger/lyricist, and conductor.

Twice named New York City’s Favorite Vocal Coach in the Backstage Readers’ Choice Awards, Andrew brings his brain-based approach to singers around the world. In 2016, the U.S. State Department appointed him as the first Arts Envoy to Belarus, where he directed the inaugural Russian-language production of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Next to Normal.

His international teaching has spanned Singapore, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, the UK, Poland, China, and five tours of Australia. In North America, he has held residencies in Canada (including The Banff Centre) and served as guest faculty for the University of Michigan’s musical theatre department.

Andrew works regularly as a clinician for organizations such as Cornell University, Tanglewood Institute, The Voice Study Group, The Institute for Vocal Advancement, and many others.

As a songwriter, Andrew has garnered millions of views through online platforms and feature films. Whether on stage, online, or in the studio, Andrew’s mission is to help singers unlock their fullest potential.