Andre Stepanian is a guitarist, composer and producer based in Vancouver, BC. Growing up in England, his love of music started at the age of seven when he began studying classical piano. As a 12-year-old, he saw Carlos Santana perform live in concert, an experience that would ignite his passion for the guitar. Later moving with his family to Spain, Andre was introduced to flamenco when his father gave him his first flamenco album by Camaron and Paco de Lucia. Settling in Vancouver, Canada, Andre completed the Jazz and Commercial Music program at Capilano University, and began producing and composing music. In Canada, he discovered the music of Pat Metheny, the celebrated jazz guitarist who would become one of his biggest musical influences. Others would include George Benson, Paco de Lucia, Al di Meola, John McLaughlin and Vicente Amigo. ​​Andre Stepanian has performed across Canada and internationally, and is currently evolving new musical projects. His evocative compositions reflect a range of styles encompassing World, Jazz, Rock and Latin, and an eclectic fusion of non-traditional flamenco guitar techniques with nylon, acoustic, steel string and electric sounds. Through his travels around the world and proud Armenian heritage, Andre’s music reflects his ability to relate to many musical genres while remaining close to his Gipsy musical roots.