Donovan Taylor is a NYC based music artist founded on the principles of truth and beauty. Donovan has developed a unique music style best categorized as “art rock” which draws a considerable amount of influence from both the improvised and classical idioms. He writes for and leads his own band as the drummer and lead singer. He composes and writes all his songs/pieces from the piano. He releases all his music under his name. So far he has released 1 album, 1 EP and 10 singles.

Donovan is passionate about combining his music with humanitarian efforts. The largest of these projects to date is The Beatitude Project. This project is an interdisciplinary art performance telling the stories of Donovan and other New Yorker’s experience with mental illness. The project originally partnered with Gantry Group in order to raise funds for first generation immigrant college students to afford life changing therapy. The project had two highly successful shows at Ki Smith Gallery and Fort Washington Collegiate Church where he was able to touch many lives and raise significant money for donation. The project is shifting into phase two: a national tour, which features both ticketed performances as well as “service shows” (hospitals, prisons, homeless shelters, youth camps etc). The tour includes the following cities: Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Hackensack and New York.

Donovan is very interested in film music and has worked on several film/media/commercial projects. Composing themes and backgrounds for various podcasts and promotional videos. Donovan’s original songs Glow and Nostalgia were selected to Glow Music, a prominent music synch library.

Donovan is dedicated to music education. He works diligently as a music instructor for various organizations in NYC with a special focus on inspiring and nurturing at risk children and teens.

Donovan works on all his projects from his studio which he calls, New Hudson Camaraderie, The studio acts as a haven for like minded artists dedicated to beauty and truth and supporting humanitarian efforts. The studio is split into two parts: Midtown and Washington Heights. His Midtown studio located just around the corner from Times Square, is primarily where he drums and rehearses. His Washington Heights studio is based out of his home and is where he writes and composes from his vintage Yamaha upright piano.

Donovan received his Masters in Music from New York University where he mentored closely with legendary composer, Paul Chihara, as well as legendary drummer, Billy Drummond. He also drummed in a student ensemble led by renowned saxophonist Dave Liebman. Donovan received his Bachelors in Percussion Performance from Brigham Young University - with said university, he toured and performed all over the world including the Philippines, Australia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.