Initially trained in classical piano from age 6-16 by her father, Peruvian composer and pianist Augusto Amador, Michelle Amador became a composer in her own right at the early age of 12. Michelle was also greatly influenced by the work of her uncle, Ezequiel Amador, classical violinist for the San Francisco Symphony. By age 21 she had already begun composing and performing music for graduate theatre and film projects on at the University of Southern California and composed music for a musical theatre drama at the age of 20.

After graduating from USC in 1998, Amador continued to pursue music, studying piano under the tutelage of late pianist/composer/arranger Don Haas of the Stan Getz Orchestra. Michelle’s works have been reviewed by legendary jazz greats such as bassist Buster Williams who premiered her composition "Peace Prayer" at Yoshi's Jazz Club in Oakland, CA in 2002.

Continuing to reach out to the artistic community, Michelle composed and performed experimental mixed medium productions that same year with Huckabay McAllister Dance Company. In 2004, she was asked to compose a piece for their 10 year anniversary performance at ODC Theatre in San Francisco. The San Francisco Chronicle complimented her expressive performance as "silken-voiced."

In October 2004, The Red Bull Music Academy brought Amador together with fellow instrumentalists, vocalists, DJs, and producers all keen to explore the future of modern music-making. It was at the Academy that Michelle first hooked up with Phuturistix. Collaborations under the guise “Roma All Stars”, with DJ Eurok, DJ Short-e, DJ Tabu, Om’Mas of Sa-Ra Creative Partners and Dave Jones led to tracks that were broadcast immediately on BBC Radio 1 Xtra under the group name ‘Roma All-Stars’.

Early 2005 and Michelle finds herself in the Phuture Lounge studio to record as a solo artist for the Phuture Lounge label. First up though is the single ‘Because of You’, due shortly. For more info check out Michelle’s website at www.michelleamador.com.

"Michelle Amador is a new breed of musician…” San Jose Mercury News

“The sophisticated soul of early jazz singers such as Etta James with the restraint of more contemporary vocalists like Cassandra Wilson…” East Bay Express