Andre Bernier

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About

Andre Bernier is a prolific songwriter, pianist, organist and multi-instrumentalist originally from Hartford, Connecticut.

Bernier attended The Greater Hartford Academy from 2012-2015, studying Jazz Piano. During this time he played at the Olympic Games, the Irkutsk Jazz Festival in Russia, opened for Ron Carter, Ethan Iverson, Dave Stryker, Peter Bernstein, and Brad Mehldau. Andre Bernier then went on to study at The Frost School of Music at The University of Miami. He studied under the internationally renowned pianist Martin Bejerano (pianist for Roy Haynes) as well as performed in multiple top level ensembles that allowed him to share the stage with the likes of Arturo Sandoval and Becca Stevens.

Upon graduation from The Frost School Andre moved to Nashville where he became a sought after session and live musician, in addition to running his own studio where he produced professionally. During his time in Nashville he became experienced in gigging on larger stages, including playing at Bridgestone Arena opening for Bon Jovi.
He now resides in Los Angeles.