HEAL Instructors
Harvey Lockhart
Director of Point of View
HEAL Founder, Executive, and Artistic Director
A GRAMMY-nominated music educator, saxophonist, composer, and real estate investor, is the Founder, Executive, and Artistic Director of HEAL Center for the Arts. Holding a Master’s in Music Performance and a Bachelor’s in Music Education, he seamlessly blends creativity, financial expertise, and academic excellence to inspire future leaders and uplift communities through arts education and economic empowerment.
Lockhart has performed alongside legendary artists such as Melton Mustafa, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, and Marilyn Maye, among others. An active performer in St. Louis and beyond, he continues to showcase his artistry with his quintet and the Jazz St. Louis Big Band.
Antonio Foster
Instructor
Antonio Foster is a versatile piano accompanist, arranger, educator, bandleader, producer, and jazz musician. Inspired by his grandmother, a church pianist, he developed a deep passion for music at an early age. Throughout his career, Foster has performed in churches, jazz ensembles, and a wide range of musical settings. His performances have taken him to esteemed venues such as Jazz at the Bistro (St. Louis), the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Dark Room, and numerous local venues in the St. Louis area.
Today, Foster continues to arrange, compose, produce, educate, and perform, collaborating with artists, students, and musicians both on and off the bandstand. His work reflects a commitment to musical excellence and a dedication to fostering the next generation of musicians.
