Andrew G Bergmann, Ph.D.

Andrew G Bergmann

Assistant Professor General Music Office Location: Luella Bennack Music Center 335

Andrew Bergmann writes and produces music, plays bass, and serves as Assistant Professor of Music Production, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship and Coordinator of Music Industry Studies at UIW.

Andrew grew up in Massachusetts and has lived, traveled, and performed across Europe and North America. His original jazz group Sued Nandayapa Bergmann Saunders will soon release their fourth album on the record label Ropeadope Sur. Other ongoing projects that Andrew co-directs include the San Antonio Ambient Orchestra, Ghorar Deem Express, and Troglodytes. Andrew has also played acoustic bass on recent releases by Azul Barrientos, Aaron Prado, Viatorum, Cory Wong, and Chris Guerrero while producing recent releases by Aaron Walker and Dan Carillo.

Andrew holds a B.A. in music from Brown University, a Second Phase Degree in jazz double bass performance from the Amsterdam Conservatory, and PhD in music composition from the University of Minnesota.

  • B.A. in music from Brown University
  • Second Phase Degree in jazz double bass performance from the Amsterdam Conservatory
  • PhD in music composition from the University of Minnesota
  • Instructor of Music Theory at the University of Minnesota
  • Instructor of Music Technology at St. Cloud State University
  • Associate Professor of Instruction in Music Technology and Coordinator of the Music Technology Area at the University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Assistant Professor of Music Production, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship and Coordinator of Music industry Studies at University of the Incarnate Word
Andrew has worked extensively as a freelance bassist, composer, and producer.

Andrew releases music under his own name on his Bandcamp page. The most recent release is a remastered edition of his orchestral work 45 Minutes for 128 Musicians.

Andrew leads the original jazz group Sued Nandayapa Bergmann Saunders. They will soon release their fourth album on the Mexico City record label Ropeadope Sur.

While at UTSA, Andrew co-created and curated the yearly music technology festival MuTeFest. Six editions of the festival were presented from 2018-2023.

Andrew publishes his original music with ASCAP.
When not making or listening to music, Andrew enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.
  • Finalist, UTSA Howe Teaching Award, 2022
  • UTSA Honors College Fellow, 2021-22
  • MUAP 3299: Record Label Operations
  • MUAP 3399: Record Production
  • MUAP 4399: Advanced Record Production