Since our inception, we've had the honor of hosting some of the industry's most legendary artists, prominent executives, and groundbreaking entrepreneurs. Some of the amazing talent that have graced our halls, and made studying at the Clive Davis Institute such a unique and memorable experience:
Al Bell, Alicia Keys, Arca, Ben E. King, Benny Blanco, Charlie Midnight, Chris Blackwell, Clive Davis, D'Angelo, Desmond Child, Drake, Eddie Kramer, Elliot Wilson, Fatboy Slim, Gamble & Huff, George Clinton, Grandmaster Caz, Hank Shocklee, Jay Z, Jellybean Benitez, Jermaine Dupri, KRS-1, Leon Ware, Mark Ronson, Michael Lang, Moby ,Nelson George, P-Thugg, Paul Simon, Pete Wentz, Pharrell, Prince Paul, Q-Tip, Raphael Saadiq, Rihanna, Rob Thomas, Rockwilder, Rosanne Cash, Ryan Leslie, Sarah Dash, Stargate, Stevie Wonder, Swizz Beatz, Tony Visonti, Tommy Mottola, Young Guru
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CDI Professor Jeff Peretz appears alongside Michael J. Fox at Coldplay's headline Glastonbury set!
Monday, Jul 8, 2024
Cheers to CDI's very own Jeff Peretz for his incredible work alongside Michael J. Fox, who made a surprise appearance during Coldplay’s headline set at Glastonbury!
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CDI x Reach 2024 takes place in Milan, Italy
Monday, Jun 17, 2024
CDI x REACH (Reimagining Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Culture and Humanities) took place earlier this month in Milan, Italy.
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CDI's SPARK! Senior Showcase at Joe's Pub Brings Down the House
Monday, Jun 17, 2024
CDI's SPARK! Senior Showcase took place last month at the iconic Joe's Pub venue at the Public Theater.
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The Clive Davis Institute x Atlantic Records Songwriting Camp 2024!
Friday, May 24, 2024
The Clive Davis Institute x Atlantic Records Songwriting Camp 2024 ran from May 20 to May 23 in the Atlantic Studios and WCM songwriting rooms in the Warner Music Group headquarters in New York City.
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CDI Students Perform at "The Art of the MC" Final Showcase
Monday, May 6, 2024
Students took the stage last week for the final performance of their "Art of the MC" course, taught by legendary MC Black Thought.
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Stagecraft Students Perform at Arlene's Grocery!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Students from CDI Prof Sofia Rei's "Performance Essentials: Stagecraft" course performed last Sunday at the legendary Arlene's Grocery!
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Body and The Stage: In Your Face Showcase Brings Powerful Performances
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
The final showcase for CDI Prof JD Samson's "Body and the Stage" course took place last Friday, April 26th at CDI's in-house venue The Garage.
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Chuck-D of Public Enemy Visits The Clive Davis Institute!
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
The Clive Davis Institute welcomed legendary emcee/writer/activist Chuck D and his college classmate, Public Enemy creative partner, Former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, and CDI instructor Bill Stephney to discuss the expansive history of Hip Hop and its impact on contemporary popular culture.
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CDI's 20th Anniversary Celebration Featuring D-Nice Packs the House!
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024
The Clive Davis Institute's 20th Anniversary Celebration took place last Thursday, April 11th at 74Wythe in Williamsburg.
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Blive Hosts Late Night Jam Session in The Garage
Thursday, Mar 14, 2024
CDI student Group Blive Hosts a late-night jam session in NYU's Garage venue!
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