Jan 20, 2026 7:00am PT Class on Hitmaker Max Martin’s Work to Be Introduced at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music By Jem Aswad Plus Icon Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music jemaswad Latest Class on Hitmaker Max Martin’s Work to Be Introduced at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music 1 minute ago Green Day to Kick Off Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony 2 days ago Music Industry Moves: Joy Oladokun Signs With Concord 4 days ago See All Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts has announced a new course launching this spring: “Max Martin: The Musical Architecture of the Number Ones.” This class will examine the musicianship, theoretical foundations, and structural design behind the work of Martin, who is the single most successful hitmaker of the last 30 years: He has co-written and produced 28 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, performed by Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, the Weeknd, the Backstreet Boys, ‘Nsync, Coldplay, Ariana Grande and many more. Related Stories Netflix to Drop Docuseries on Italy's 'Paparazzi King' Amid His Bombshell 'Big Brother' Allegations That Led to Sexual Misconduct Investigation ‘Enola Holmes 3’ First Look Drops as Netflix Touts 2026 Film Slate: ‘Heartstopper’ Finale, 'Peaky Blinders,' Tyler Perry and More He has won five Grammy Awards amid 25 nominations, but that is just one reflection of the ubiquity of the Swedish-born musician’s hits since the mid-1990s.
