CDI Songtrust Songwriting Camp 2026

Thursday, Jun 4, 2026

Clive Davis Institute wrapped up its inaugural Songtrust Songwriting Camp last week. Led by CDI faculty member Mike Errico and in close partnership with the wonderful team at Songtrust, camp participants received training and hands-on experience in collaborating, a better understanding of intellectual property, and resources for the independent artist provided by Songtrust. Over 40 artists participated spanning current students, alumni from CDI, alongside songwriters and musicians from Songtrust and the New York City creative community.

Huge thanks to the industry panelists who joined the camp:

Tim Pattison, Sr. Director of Creative at BMI

Renée Berke, Associate Director of Marketing at Songtrust + Downtown Music Publishing

Lee Dannay, VP of A&R at Thirty Tigers

Peter Rosenthal, EVP of Global Legal + Business Affairs & General Counsel at Warner Chappell Music

Bailey Ayers, Director of Music Supervision + Licensing at Platinum Rye