Ask Dave How to Music

Wondering what it takes to build a great local music scene? Seeking more balance, connection, and community in your music life? Join me for a special extended episode featuring songwriter, performer, community builder, and longtime music scene catalyst Sean Michael Dargan. Sean and I first crossed paths years ago in the Fredericksburg, VA, music community near the University of Mary Washington—a s...

Wanting to work with others to create something from a new perspective? Wondering what to look for in a potential collaborator? In this episode, we explore the expansive qualities of successful music collaborations and take a look at how to be a better collaborator. We also discuss how to approach a new collaboration: what to look for in a potential collaborator and what conversations to have befo...

Feeling uncertainty in your musical life? Wondering how to create a foundation that grounds you as you pursue your musical aspirations? In this episode, we explore the paradoxical power of embracing certainty as you jump into the uncertainty of the great unknown with commitment and conviction. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adven...

Need a break from your heavy music schedule? Ready for a reset and a little time to refresh? In this episode, we explore the importance of making regular restorative resets as part of a disciplined music lifestyle. We look at the benefits of spending time in nature and the influences of nature on music creation throughout history. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and per...

Does maintaining discipline within your musical practice feel challenging? Looking for a new perspective to relieve the grind of repetition and still move ahead in your music career? In this episode, we explore the power of transforming the routine heaviness that can accompany a disciplined practice schedule into a continuing act of deep devotion that invites a sense of freedom into your life and...

Are your music industry relationships not taking you where you want to go? Ready to reel in the right relationships to enrich your career in ways you never thought possible? In this episode, we explore the power of investing in the right relationships and the importance of knowing when to sever the wrong ones. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My...

Ready to create the ultimate immersive experience for your fans? What world do you want to build to contain that experience? In this episode, we explore the concept of world building and the benefits of creating a container for connecting deeply with fans—your own musical playground. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in so...

Ambivalent about AI? Wondering about its impact on the future of music and how it might affect your music career? In this episode, we take a brief look at a little bit of the history of how musical advances were received in the past as we contemplate the effects of the expanding influence of AI on the current music landscape. When it comes to using AI in your music career, are you in or out? Or so...

Wishing you could become famous? But not sure if you want to follow what appears to be the cliché way to stardom? In this episode, we focus on the concept of becoming visible in the music world in a meaningful way and having the kind of fame that emanates from alignment with your core self. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventur...

Wondering how to make your music life bigger? Wanting to reach new peaks that allow you to experience the music world from a higher perspective? In this episode, we focus on expanding our mindset to be bigger, braver, and bolder in order to summit our music mountains and create our musical utopia. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an a...

Wondering how your identity defines your music career? Are you looking to move beyond the limits of your current self-image to lay the foundation for greater success and fulfillment? In this episode—Part 3 of a three-part series on Money, Music & Meaning —we focus on the concepts of identity and self-image and how they relate to music and money, and explore their importance in creating a found...

Feeling confused about how to create a sustainable music career? Unsure how to start building a foundation for a career that matters and supports you? In this episode—Part 2 of a three-part series on Money, Music & Meaning —we focus on designing 5 sustainable layers to build into the structure of your “music career portfolio.” I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and per...

Feeling conflicted regarding the role of money in your musical lifestyle? Is your music income not booming in tune with current music industry headlines? In this episode—Part 1 of a three-part series on Money, Music & Meaning —we explore the relationship between music and money. We discover perspectives on how to approach your musical lifestyle and lay the foundations for clarifying your under...

Feeling limited in your musical life even though your achievements are lauded and you are applauded? Are you being called to adventure into a new realm with your music, someplace that feels free and alive? In this episode, we explore the leap from musical excellence into your unique brand of musical genius. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My li...

Feeling challenged by time? Ready for a new perspective for approaching your next recording or creative project? In this episode, we take a look at the concept of using time as our creative partner, an ally that deserves our respect and offers immense value in return. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, an...

Feeling like your creativity has gone quiet? Wondering how to go forward in your musical life? In this episode, we explore how to navigate creative ebbs and flows to foster growth. We’ll discover the perspectives, mindsets, and tools that will help you turn your creative winters into creative wonders. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is...

Wondering what it would feel like to wake up inside your extraordinary life? Ready to embrace your future self, activate your heroic identity, and bend reality? In this episode, we explore what it takes to master your musical life. We’ll discover the body and mind states that will help you access your inner master. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coac...

Are you struggling with what appears to be self-sabotage? Are you ready to move wholeheartedly into the successful musical life you dream of living? In this episode, we explore the importance of recognizing that what often looks like laziness, lack of discipline, or self-sabotage can actually be a form of self-protection. Through stories and examples, we will identify what can cause us to self-des...

Are you struggling to make meaningful connections? Are you ready to move beyond the mindsets and behaviors that hold you back from reaching out and instead welcome the people and possibilities that life is always offering? In this episode, we explore the importance of being open to connection with others. Through stories and examples, we will identify blocks that cause us to withdraw and identify...

Are you struggling with your goals? Are you ready to find your vision and create a compass for your musical life? In this episode, we explore the distinction between visions and goals. Through stories and examples, we will discover the benefits of using a vision to set the tone for our goals and help keep us on track with our desired path in music and in life. I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singe...

Are you ready to feel free? Do you want to create a deeper, more compassionate connection with your authentic self? In this episode, we explore the concept of using music as a gateway to freedom. We’ll discover how self-compassion, a growth mindset, and heart coherence can bring greater freedom and authenticity to your music and your life. So get ready to “break the chains around your heart of ste...

Wondering how to choose the best acoustic guitar to meet your needs? Feeling daunted by all the details to consider when making your purchase? Welcome to Ask Dave How to Music . Ask me why, ask me what, ask me how to music. Join us as we discuss the important aspects to consider when buying an acoustic guitar. In this episode, we’ll talk about the following questions: How much to spend? What’s my...

Welcome to Ask Dave How to Music. Music is a wonderland filled with possibilities, opportunities, and delight. All of these wonderful aspects of the music world can leave you to wonder: how can I music? I’m Dave Goodrich. I’m a singer/songwriter/performer/producer/recording artist and music coach with a lifelong career in music. My songs have traveled the globe via radio, television, and the world...