Michigan native Andrea Felicia
Chin, Teacher in Special Education, MA and aspiring
Songwriter (FROZEN ROSES) received the honor of being named
Finalist by the
Song of the Year Songwriting Contest.
Song of the Year is an
international songwriting contest supporting VH-1’s Save the
Music Foundation. The Song of the Year judges are some of the
biggest names in the music industry including many Grammy Award winners.
"Song
of the Year is excited to recognize Andrea for her
exceptional songwriting ability for the song NO WAY. Andrea
competed against songwriters from all over the world for
this honor. When asked what inspired the song Andrea
commented that “My mother , Josephine who adopted my twin
sister and I “ She taught me what true unconditional love
is. To Believe in and Love someone and let NOTHING change
that.” Andrea also received a “HONORABLE MENTION” in
Billboard Magazine ‘s World Songwriting Contest for the
song, NO WAY."
Currently, Andrea is concentrating on her songwriting,
“...I hope and pray like any serious songwriting to write
that number hit song that will reach all people at all places in
life in a meaningful way.” My goal/dream is to have at
least one of my songs recorded by one of my many inspirations .
To work together on something that is Real with genuine meaning
behind it.
Growing up, and still to this day one, of my
main influence are Hall & Oates. That acclaimed duo in my opinion
posses “true talent” then and today. In both their writing ability
and presence. Other influences from childhood and up until TODAY
includes Rick Springfield, (My Twin sister, #1 LOVE) Prince,
Culture Club, Pat Bentar, The Police, Matchbox Twenty, Eminem, Howie Day, Tracy Chapman,
Maroon 5 , Pink, Red, Skillet, NKOTB, Candle Light Red, We As
Human, Weaving The Fate & CROSSFADE to name just a few ... ;) But Andrea states that
there are three "Special Mentions" that have a special place in
her heart. They include; Alex Band, (formally of THE CALLING),
Alex Band can be
checked out at
www.Alexband.net. Alex was one of the rare few
artist who took time to listen to a dream. Alex's constructive
evaluation of one of my songs pushed me into the direction I
needed to begin this dream. I am so grateful to him for this
! A true person and artist !! The next mention is
Les Hall of www.Crossfadeband.com. Les is a talented Multi
-instrumentalist and a total sweet heart !! After I saw Les play
his guitar, I have been a guitar playing junkie ever since ! I
am first a keyboard writing songwriter but I love playing the
guitar and coming up with cool riffs and improvising… “ LES is
the REASON I play guitar !” and Last but not Least, Jeff Backe (Berkley Music, in Berkeley, MI) my “world's
best” Guitar & Music theory teacher. He supports me to be the Best that I can
be with
my guitar & Helps make all the music in my head click. Also,
Jack Pitt ( Guitar & Music Theory Teacher), THANKS for
Believing in me & Making me Special.
