Tony Ann
Canadian pianist and composer
Tony Ann (born Beijing, China) is a Canadian pianist and composer. He moved to Toronto, Canada and gained international recognition through digital platforms and touring. In 2017, he was invited to tour with The Chainsmokers. In 2025, Les Echos described him as a "social media piano phenomenon".
Early life and education
Tony Ann grew up in Toronto, Canada, where he began studying piano at a young age and pursued formal musical training during his school years.
He studied classical piano at the Cleveland Institute of Music and later pursued composition and production at Berklee College of Music.
Career
Tony Ann began gaining international attention in 2017 while studying at Berklee College of Music after his piano cover of The Chainsmokers' song "Paris" went viral online. The duo subsequently invited him to join their tour as a keyboardist.
During this period, Tony Ann contributed as a songwriter and collaborator on projects associated with The Chainsmokers.
Following his studies, he developed an international audience through digital platforms, where he shared original piano compositions and arrangements.
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