Mandy Collins
Songwriter/Lyricist
Virginia Beach
Mandy has been writing songs ever since she learned to play the piano at 7 years old in the heart of Southeast Virginia. Her songwriting interests lay heavily in pop, indie, country, and folk genres, but she loves to listen to a wide range of music and artists across the spectrum: from rock to hip hop to classical. Mandy is a classically trained pianist and holds her Bachelors in Instrumental Music Performance and Education and she also received her Masters in Arts Administration and Business. She currently uses her talents to aid in teaching beginning to advanced piano to students of all ages, and has worked a number of years as a marketing associate for several regional performing arts venues and arenas, giving her invaluable insight into the music industry. In her spare time, Mandy loves to hold mini-concerts/jam sessions with friends, practice yoga, play racquetball, read or listen to audiobooks, go to see plays and comedians, hike, bike, and catch local live music. She currently resides, works, and plays in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband, Dan.