David Hoffman

David Hoffman is the Creative Director at Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., one of the industry's most respected music publishers, where he has signed and developed artists/songwriters like Joywave, Savoir Adore, Photay, Sego & Deidre & The Dark. He also oversees creative pitching of the entire SB catalog to TV/Film/Ads/Games. In addition to the talented artists mentioned above, the legendary catalog includes standards like IN THE MOOD, ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET and RING OF FIRE along with modern pop hits by David Guetta, Nico & Vinz, Major Lazer & Big Sean.

Prior to becoming an "industry suit" David was a professional drummer touring upwards of 220 nights a year all over the USA in the popular jamband, ulu. David has also been a music supervisor for major brands, including Apple & Puma, as well as the documentary film “Still Bill,” about legendary singer/songwriter, Bill Withers.

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