Believing in the interconnectedness between teaching and performing, Andy strives to instill strong musicianship, a sense of responsibility, and personal growth within his students.  Through the arts, we are able to make better people- people who are dedicated, motivated, responsible, trustworthy, and passionate- which transfers into all aspects of society. Andy always encourages his students to think creatively and to be open-minded as they are learning so that they may eventually learn to teach themselves. Education is a powerful tool which can be used to effect positive change in the world, and it is Andy's goal to empower young people to go out into the world and give them the skills they need to think critically and combat life's many challenges.