MEET THE TEAM
Andrew
Founder & Piano Teacher
Andrew Walker is a pianist, educator and founder of the Andrew Walker School of Music. His love of music began early, singing with the National Youth Choir of Scotland at the age of eight, where he developed strong musicianship, ear training and a lifelong appreciation for musical expression.
Originally set to pursue medicine, Andrew changed direction after realising that music was the career that truly inspired him. He completed specialist study at Edinburgh College, achieving ABRSM Grades 7 and 8 in rapid succession, as well as Grade 8 violin. He later graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a joint degree in Music and Education, refining his technique, musical knowledge and teaching philosophy through high school placements, ensemble work and orchestral performance.
After graduating, Andrew founded what would become the Andrew Walker School of Music. Today, he teaches more than 50 students personally each week across two studios in Cammo and Barnton and leads a team of dedicated tutors who share his student-centred, encouraging approach.
Andrew is known for his warm, easy-going teaching style, making lessons enjoyable, confidence-building and tailored to each student’s interests. He is passionate about spreading the joy of music, whether teaching beginners their first notes or guiding experienced players towards exam success. As a parent himself, he loves seeing children discover music—his own young son already enjoys “playing” the piano at home, something Andrew finds especially meaningful and motivating in his work with families.
Alongside teaching, Andrew has performed at numerous weddings and events as a solo pianist and accompanist, often creating bespoke arrangements for clients. He also draws on his experience in youth activity leadership to run children’s performance camps that blend creativity, fun and musical growth.
Andrew’s mission is simple: to make learning music enjoyable, accessible and inspiring for students of all ages.
Rachel
Piano Teacher
Rachel is a third-year Bachelor of Music student at Edinburgh Napier University and an experienced piano teacher who has taught students of all ages and abilities. She currently teaches at another Edinburgh-based music school, giving her valuable experience working across a range of learning environments. Rachel is a friendly and enthusiastic tutor who is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop strong musical foundations, and discover a genuine love of music.
Rachel began playing the piano at the age of seven and progressed through the ABRSM graded examinations, achieving Grade 8 with Distinction. This solid musical background, combined with her formal university training, enables her to deliver structured, supportive, and inspiring lessons tailored to each student’s individual needs.
She has a natural ability to connect with younger learners, fostered through several years of experience as a youth group leader. Rachel specialises in making lessons fun, engaging, and encouraging, while also developing excellent technique, musicianship, and effective practice habits. She is committed to creating a positive learning environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to make music.
Gabriela
Piano Teacher
Gabriela is a warm and dedicated piano teacher and music producer with a strong foundation in a wide range of musical styles and teaching methods. She studied music at the University of Edinburgh, where she completed a wide range of courses including Composition, Music History, Harmony, Creative Keyboard Approaches, and Orchestration. Her time at university also involved working on independent and collaborative music projects, and she volunteered as a piano accompanist for the school’s Latin band — experiences that shaped both her musicality and her love of working with others. After graduating, Gabriela began her teaching career at a well-respected music school, where she developed a dynamic and supportive approach that puts each student at the heart of the lesson.
Gabriela brings with her a love of all kinds of music — from Classical and Jazz to Pop — and enjoys introducing students to a wide variety of styles to help them grow into confident, well-rounded musicians. She’s also passionate about using modern, creative teaching methods to help each student progress in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. She aims to create a positive, open, and encouraging learning environment where students feel confident to explore their creativity and develop their unique musical voice. Most importantly, Gabriela is committed to making her lessons fun, engaging, and tailored to each student’s unique personality and interests. Her goal is to inspire a lifelong love of music in every student she teaches.
Grace
Piano Teacher
Grace is a classically trained pianist, teacher, and composer currently based in Edinburgh. She began learning piano at the age of 6 and achieved Grade 8 Piano with Distinction by 17. She later graduated from the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Instrumental and Vocal Composition.
Since completing her studies, Grace has worked as both an itinerant and private tutor. She also recently completed a specialised postgraduate course in Mixing and Mastering at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London. Her experience in writing and producing music has allowed her to work across a diverse range of genres and techniques, giving her a broad and well-rounded understanding of music as both an art form and a practice.
Grace is passionate about making music accessible and enjoyable for everyone. She is dedicated to delivering engaging, immersive lessons tailored to each student’s individual strengths and learning style. Her teaching approach incorporates a wide range of musical disciplines, including aural training, theory, improvisation, harmony, and composition. She encourages students to explore various styles such as classical, contemporary, jazz, and popular music.
Grace is committed to supporting her students’ musical development and inspiring a genuine love for music in all its forms.
Drishti
Piano Teacher
Drishti Bundhoo, MISM Hon.BMus CertHE PgCert. LRAM MA, provides piano and general musicianship lessons for learners at the Andrew Walker School of Music. In her lessons she utilises a range of teaching methods including Kodály rhythm names and Solfège names on moveable ‘Do’ to develop learners’ technical and musicianship skills.
Born in Scotland, Drishti began her studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Drama Junior Academy in Glasgow, Scotland. While there she was prized at the Grand Opera Society Cup competition and performed as a soloist in the country at student and festive season concerts. In her early years she has been involved with various organisations such as Scottish Opera where she was a part of the Scottish Opera Connect programme.
Drishti was later awarded the RCS Trust Scholarship and performed in the Royal Conservatoire’s production of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. As part of her undergraduate degree, she spent six months studying at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica de Malaga where she focused her studies on Spanish Art Song. She later enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London on the postgraduate vocal studies course in 2014 under the tutelage of Mary Hill and the late Philip Doghan. During her time at RAM she received distinction for all her opera scene performances.
Drishti has worked teaching yamaha group piano lessons and one to one piano and vocal lessons. She has forwarded students to complete keyboard examinations with ABRSM and in RSL video performance examinations. Drishti holds an ABRSM grade 8 in piano, ABRSM grade 8 in music theory and a grade 5 in Jazz Piano and currently works as an Assistant Director for a YMI project with NYCOS and is one of the Musician cover teachers with Sistema Scotland.
As a performer Drishti is very grateful to have been supported by the Penpoint Trust, Split Infinitive Trust, Mario Lanza Foundation, Dewar Arts Award and the East Ayrshire Trust among others.
Holly
Piano Teacher
Holly is a classical musician and piano teacher based in Edinburgh, currently completing her training in music therapy. She began her musical journey at the age of four, starting with rhythm guitar and vocals before discovering a love for classical piano and flute. After completing her studies at the prestigious Leeds Conservatoire (with piano as her first instrument), she moved to Edinburgh to pursue her master’s training.
Holly has a lifelong passion for music, and her goal as a teacher is to share that joy with others. She takes a student-centred approach, always creating lessons that are engaging, supportive, and inspiring. Her training in music therapy deepens her understanding of how people learn and respond to music, allowing her to nurture confidence, reduce performance anxiety, and adapt her teaching to each student’s emotional and creative needs.
With over five years of teaching experience across all ages, Holly teaches a wide range of styles, from folk and pop to classical sonatas. Holly believes music is a powerful tool for creativity and self-expression, and she strives to create a welcoming space where students feel encouraged to explore new ideas and develop their skills.
Monika
Piano Teacher
Monika is a musician and vocalist living in Edinburgh. After studying classical music in Prague, Vocal Performance at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, and Composition for Music and Media at the University of Sussex, Monika started working as a private music tutor, teaching piano, singing and music theory. With 9 years experience in teaching both piano and vocals, Monika has had a wide variety of students from beginners up to grade 8 and beyond. With a love for both contemporary and classical music and a background in composition, students are able to explore a plethora of styles. Monika believes that music lessons are a great way for students to exercise their creative freedom, and loves to make the lessons as fun as possible, while still setting achievable goals for each individual.