Davy Levitan

Associate Professor

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Davy Levitan is a producer, songwriter, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans genres and mediums. A graduate of the jazz program at SUNY Purchase, he has toured internationally as a guitarist, keyboardist, and music director, and produced for major labels including Warner, Universal, and Jagjaguwar. His credits include collaborations with artists such as Amber Mark, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Rich Saunders, Adanna Duru, and Chika, with original songs having garnered millions of streams and featured on hit television shows and commercials. In addition, Davy has lent his sound design and production talents to brand partners including Kid Super, Nostrand, YouTube, and Splice.

In Their Own Words

"I want students to leave not just knowing how to use the tools, but trusting their own ear. Technique is teachable—taste and instinct take longer, and that's the real work we'll do together."

"My work as a professional producer and songwriter keeps my teaching grounded in real-world practice—I bring the same standards, workflows, and instincts I use in the studio directly into the classroom."