Gillian Dainty
BA MSc PGCE ALCM

Gillian Dainty studied cello and piano at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and then trained as a string teacher at the Royal Northern College of Music. After her studies she worked for thirteen years as a teacher in Shropshire, firstly as an instrumental teacher and later as Head of Music in a secondary school. Gillian developed a particular interest in creating musical opportunities for pupils with special needs or challenging behaviour and moved back to Scotland to train as a music therapist. She was awarded the MSc in Music Therapy in 2009 and now combines her teaching with work as a music therapist for NHS Borders. She also performs with many local ensembles.

• My favourite day out in Edinburgh is a long walk on Arthur’s Seat with Boris, my black Labrador.
• If I was an animal I'd like to be a horse
• The next instrument I'd like to learn is the saxaphone
• My favourite children's book is 'Oh the places you’ll go' by Dr. Seuss

Gillian teaches keyboard and composition.

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