"Just because a person manages to smile and has grace, does not mean they didn't arrive here through blood, sweat, and tears." Growing up in Inglewood, CA, with a large family of 5 sisters, and 5 step-sisters, Nia was the only sibling that was a musician. But it wasn't just about the act of playing music. Nia was into music in a way that was categorized as "other", and didn't have many peers who shared that. There was a strong, emotional connection to music, and as piano became her first real friend, it was the outlet for Nia's feelings. Her father was a music teacher, producer, manager, and had an in-house studio where locals would come and record. But when it came to Nia, he kept music at a distance, almost as a way of protecting her from this notoriously tough business. It wasn't until high school when Nia first got to play with other students - an amazing feeling, but the bar was set extremely high. On top of that, her father was her teacher. Constantly struggling to be heard, Nia became a workaholic and overachiever, hoping that she'd be noticed, and at the same time, proving she was "normal". But when you define yourself by what you do, you can lose touch with who you are. For Nia, that meant a nervous breakdown, and leaving music as she entered college. But little did she know, this devastating heartbreak would take her on an unexpected path of working with some of the world's most talented "creative angels" that would lead her to finally finding her voice. Then, and only, then, could she reunite with her long-lost friend, the piano. Sometimes, opportunities aren't packaged in an ideal way, but you have to take the leap. "Dream to be tenacious, persevering, and go for it". Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Nia Andrews. #MamaWeMadeIt
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