Hi, I’m Othniel “Otty” Lewis, a dynamic and versatile musician, musical director, composer, arranger, and producer based in Enfield, London. Since starting my professional career at 14, I’ve explored Gospel, Reggae, Dancehall, Pop, Rock, and Jazz, collaborating with Jamaica’s iconic artists and continually pushing boundaries across global music scenes. I’m a graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and I’m a firm believer in lifelong learning and musical excellence. I’ve built a career across touring and studio work, taught music theory and keyboard to adult learners, and led music and technology for worship settings. My goal is to create engaging, expressive music while mentoring other artists and exploring innovative approaches to production and arrangement.

Othniel N. Lewis

Hi, I’m Othniel “Otty” Lewis, a dynamic and versatile musician, musical director, composer, arranger, and producer based in Enfield, London. Since starting my professional career at 14, I’ve explored Gospel, Reggae, Dancehall, Pop, Rock, and Jazz, collaborating with Jamaica’s iconic artists and continually pushing boundaries across global music scenes. I’m a graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and I’m a firm believer in lifelong learning and musical excellence. I’ve built a career across touring and studio work, taught music theory and keyboard to adult learners, and led music and technology for worship settings. My goal is to create engaging, expressive music while mentoring other artists and exploring innovative approaches to production and arrangement.

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Hi, I’m Othniel “Otty” Lewis, a dynamic and versatile musician, musical director, composer, arranger, and producer based in Enfield, London. Since starting my professional career at 14, I’ve explored Gospel, Reggae, Dancehall, Pop, Rock, and Jazz, collaborating with Jamaica’s iconic artists and continually pushing boundaries across global music scenes. I’m a graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and I’m a firm believer in lifelong learning and musical excellence.

I’ve built a career across touring and studio work, taught music theory and keyboard to adult learners, and led music and technology for worship settings. My goal is to create engaging, expressive music while mentoring other artists and exploring innovative approaches to production and arrangement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Keyboardist at Shaggy
January 1, 2019 - Present
Keyboardist providing live performance support and studio sessions for the artist.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer / Arranger / Co-Composer at Richie Stephens & The SkaNation Band
January 1, 2017 - Present
Keyboards and leadership for live and studio projects, overseeing arrangements and production.
Keyboardist / Music Producer / Arranger at Dr. Jimmy Cliff
January 1, 2007 - Present
Keyboardist and producer/arranger for a legendary Jamaican artist.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer Arranger / Co-Composer at Kevin Downswell Ministries
January 1, 2005 - Present
Lead keyboardist, musical director and producer; contributor to arrangements and compositions.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer at Tessanne Chin
January 1, 2004 - Present
Keyboardist and producer/musical director for Tessanne Chin’s projects.
CEO at Ecclesia Entertainment Ltd.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2020
CEO overseeing management and production activities.
Keyboardist at Diana King
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Keyboardist for Diana King.
Keyboardist at Dr. Ernest “Ernie” Ranglin
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Keyboardist in Dr. Ranglin’s ensemble.
Keyboardist at Monty Alexander
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Keyboardist for Monty Alexander’s performances.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer Arranger / Co-Composer at Richie Stephens
January 1, 2002 - Present
Additional role in Richie Stephens's projects since 2002.
Chief Musician / Music and Technology Director at Waltham Park New Testament Church of God
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Chief Musician and Music and Technology Director overseeing church music programs.
Keyboardist at Papa San Ministries International
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Keyboardist for international ministry.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer Arranger / Co-Composer at Carlene Davis
January 1, 1999 - Present
Keyboards and contributions to production and arrangements.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer Arranger / Co-Composer at Junior Tucker Ministries
January 1, 1999 - Present
Keyboards and leadership in ministries.
Keyboardist / Musical Director / Music Producer Arranger / Co-Composer at Chevelle Franklin Ministries
January 1, 1998 - Present
Keyboards and production work for ministry projects.
Music Producer at Self Employed
January 1, 1997 - Present
Self-employed music producer providing freelance services.
Music Teacher at Hydel Group of Schools
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Music teacher teaching theory and practice.
Keyboardist / Vocalist / Arranger / Co-Composer at Change
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Keyboardist, vocalist and arranger for Change.
Music Instructor at HEART NSTA TRUST JAMAICA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Music Theory and Keyboard Instruction to adult learners.
Keyboardist, Arranger, Producer at Dr. Jimmy Cliff
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2019
Touring and studio session keyboardist; band music arranger for 2018 and 2019. Produced the song Moving On which was featured on his 2022 album.
Music & Technology Director at WALTHAM PARK NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Oversight of the music and technology used in worship services for a church averaging 1,500 weekly attendees. Auditioning, selecting and assigning volunteers for vocal and instrumental groups; scheduling training sessions, rehearsals and ministry opportunities; care of equipment; design, purchase and installation of a hanging PA System and Multimedia Projection.
Keyboardist | Arranger | Producer at Dr. Jimmy Cliff
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2019
Touring and studio session keyboardist; band music arranger for 2018 and 2019; produced the song “Moving On” which was featured on his album released in 2022.

Education

Certified Competency Accessor at TVET Competency Based Education System
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Grade 5 Music Theory at Royal School of Music
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Sound Engineering Course at Music Business Technology Institute
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American and Jazz Studies at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
High School at Calabar High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Primary Education at Dunrobin Primary School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Level 4 - NVQ - J Certificate in Competency Based Assessment at GOMEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
January 1, 2021 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Grade 5 Music Theory at ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
January 1, 2006 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies at EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
6 Subjects attained at the CXC | O Level at CALABAR HIGH SCHOOL
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Level 4 - NVQ - J Certificate in Competency Based Assessment at GOMEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
January 1, 2021 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Grade 5 Music Theory at ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
January 1, 2006 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies at EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
6 Subjects attained at the CXC | O Level at CALABAR HIGH SCHOOL
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1994
NVQ Level 4 - J Certificate in Competency Based Assessment at GOMEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
January 1, 2021 - January 16, 2026
Certificate in Grade 5 Music Theory at ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
January 1, 2006 - January 16, 2026
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies at EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
6 Subjects attained at the CXC | O Level at CALABAR HIGH SCHOOL
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Certified Competency Accessor
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Sound Engineering Course
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American and Jazz Studies
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Primary Education
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
NVQ Level 4 - Certificate in Competency Based Assessment
January 1, 2021 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2006 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
CXC / O Level - 6 subjects
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Level 4 - NVQ - J Certificate in Competency Based Assessment
January 1, 2021 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2006 - January 12, 2026
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
6 Subjects attained at the CXC | O Level
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1994
NVQ Level 4 - J Certificate in Competency Based Assessment
January 1, 2021 - January 16, 2026
Certificate in Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2006 - January 16, 2026
Certificate in Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
O Level / CXC - 6 Subjects
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other