He/Him
Piano, Drums, Voice
When teaching, Andrew strives to foster individuality and
creativity, while laying a strong foundation of technique and
structure. Drawing from the experience of invaluable instruction
received during his career, Andrew has the ability to passionately
and sensitively lead students in their comprehension of overarching
musical concepts, while appealing to the specific musical taste of
each student.
Growing up in the interior of BC, Andrew showed early passion
and aptitude for music, completing his Royal Conservatory piano
studies at the age of 15. After spending his high school years
playing in rock and pop bands, Andrew studied Jazz Piano at
Capilano University, which eventually led him to many touring and
performing opportunities in a variety of musical styles : from
globally recognized pop artists to renowned jazz figures. When
Andrew moved east in 2017, he began graduate studies at the
University of Toronto, where he was involved in numerous areas of
research including psychoacoustics, music neurology and electronic
music. Andrew is currently active in the Toronto music community as
a songwriter, producer, teacher, piano player, drummer and sound
designer.