 In August 2001 Andrew moved to New York to study for his Master of Music Degree at the Manhattan School of Music with the help of the Scottish International Education Trust (2001, 2002), the Musicians Benevolent Fund (2002) and the Countess of Munster Trust (2002).During his time at the Manhattan School of Music, Andrew performed alongside tenor saxophonist Bob Mintzer with the Manhattan School of Music Concert Jazz Band (April 2002) and studied with drummer/author John Riley, saxophonist/author Dave Liebman, composer/arranger Mike Abene, and pianist/theorist Garry Dial.Coached in small bands led by Cecil Bridgewater, Mark Soskin, and Dave Lalama, Andrew also participated in masterclasses with Ron Carter, Elvin Jones, Jason Moran, Joey Barron, Michael Carvin, Greg Osby, Roy Haynes, Lewis Nash, Steve Nelson, Andrew Hill, Gary Bartz, and Jamey Haddad.