Andrew Banks has been a high school music teacher for over 38 years as well as being Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts. He completed the 4 year Diploma of Music Education course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music before undertaking an additional Bachelor of Education degree at Adelaide University. Andrew has recently completed his postgraduate Master of Music Technology degree at Newcastle University. He has also played in Bands since his teens (Rock, Blues and Country music etc.) and still continues to perform.