Faculty

Andre Chez Lewis, is a Grammy Award winning pianist, music director, arranger, orchestrator and music instructor. 

Currently serving as the music director and pianist for the legendary Dionne Warwick. Chez is also a protege of the renowned pianist, the late Dr. Barry Harris.

Chez has worked with several Broadway productions, off-Broadway productions, and was the keyboardist / organist for the Grammy Award winning Brooklyn Tabernacle for 17 years. He has been cast as a pianist in major films and television shows including Bob Dylan’s pianist, Paul Griffin in the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown", and as a jazz pianist in the television series "Godfather of Harlem." Chez has partnered with the piano company, C. Bechstein. 

More informaion can be found on his website: andrechezlewis.com

Chez holds a BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Music, from The New School's College of Performing Arts.