Biography

EXPERIENCE:

Author and Lecturer:
• Author of the "Demo Doctor" column in the Taxi Meter Newsletter: The Independent A&R Vehicle, 1999- present
• Author of the "Demo Doctor" column in Music Biz magazine, 1999-2000
• Substitute Lecturer at Los Angeles Valley College: "Music Business," 2004
• Guest Lecturer at Citrus Community College for The Music/Arts Recording Department, 1999-2000
• Lecturer at The Learning Tree University: "Creating, Producing and Promoting Music Demos, 1999
• Guest Lecturer at California State University Fullerton: "History Of Rock," 1998-1999
• Guest lectures at University Of Arizona: "Music History," 1998-1999

Musical and Production Credits:
• Music Director, Tour Manager and Keyboards for The Turtles, 1973- present
• Founder of "Demo Doctor," a musical consulting and production service for musicians and composers,
specializing in the musical design and marketing of original demo pieces for presentation to recording industry professionals,
1989-present
• Primary composer and sound designer of Andy Cahan Music And Sound Design, a music design service specializing in the musical
composition and sound design of commercials, industrial shorts, television and feature film projects, 1999-present
• Co-producer, engineer, arranger and musician on "OHC" album featuring Howard Kaylan of The Turtles and Billy Bob Thornton.
2003
• Co-Producer, Arranger and keyboards for Harry Nilsson, Eric Carmen and Jimmy Webb,1991-1994
• Engineer for Ringo Starr on "Children's Stories," 1994
• Music and Sound design for "Me Myself and I" starring George Segal and Jo Beth Williams,1994
• Musician on Kid Stuff Records "Strawberry Shortcake," "The Care Bears," and "G.I. Joe" albums, 1984
• Musician on The Tiny World of Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Shortcake in the Big Apple, "Strawberry Shortcake's Pet
Parade," and "Peter and The Magic Egg" starring Ray Bolger,1978 - 1984
• Musical Director and keyboards for Flo & Eddie on "The Midnight Special TV Show," 1978
• Musical Director and keyboards for Little Richard on "American Bandstand Anniversary Special," 1974
• Musical Director and keyboards for Little Richard and Chuck Berry on "The Grammy's,"1972
• Composer, engineer and keyboards for Jimmy Seals, 1968-1969
• Studio Musician for Jimi Hendrix, 1968
• Musical Director and keyboards for Dr. John the Night Tripper aka Malcolm Rebennack, 1968
SKILLS:
• Keyboards & Synthesizer expert, Pro Tools expert, Photoshop expert
• References Available Upon Request