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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 scene filled with open mics, original music, collaboration, friendship, experimentation, and the kind of artistic energy that can completely shape a person’s creative life.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What actually makes a great music scene

• The balancing act between creativity, survival, work, identity, and music life

• The emotional power of open mics and local venues

• How creative communities influence careers, confidence, and connection

• Sean’s newest musical collaborations and latest releases

Sean Michael Dargan has spent decades building a respected career as a songwriter, performer, collaborator, and creative force whose work reflects the spirit of authentic independent music culture.

This will be an honest, thoughtful, and inspiring conversation for musicians, songwriters, creatives, and anyone interested in how artistic communities shape who we become.

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

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Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

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Sean Michael Dargan

Sean Michael Dargan is almost too tall, standing six feet, four inches in his favorite black-and-white saddle shoes. On a good day he writes and plays pop rock in the vein of Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Aimee Mann, and the Gin Blossoms. Guitar and voice are his main instruments, but if you’re not nice he’ll go get out his bagpipes.

Sean Michael 's Website

Sean Michael 's Facebook page

@seanmichaeldargan on Instagram

Sean Michael on YouTube

Check out the debut single by dargan hester | a new project from Sean Michael Dargan and Eric Hester:

https://darganhester.com

https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-half-of-forever-single/1896063936

https://open.spotify.com/album/01ZOvDz1bNQqRIo94m4Axo

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

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30-Day Power Song Lab | Private Intensive for Songwriters

Ready to finish that song that’s been living inside you? Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters. Write one song that actually means something—and finish it. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/30-day-power-song-lab for more details.

30-Day Power Song Lab

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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 before you start creating together.

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

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Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

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Research link:

• Project Aristotle: Google’s Data-Driven Insights on High-Performing Teams. By Neil Pretty. (December 1, 2024)

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

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Mentioned in this episode:

30-Day Power Song Lab | Private Intensive for Songwriters

Ready to finish that song that’s been living inside you? Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters. Write one song that actually means something—and finish it. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/30-day-power-song-lab for more details.

30-Day Power Song Lab

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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 adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

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Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Higher Status: The New Science of Success and Achievement by Jason Capital (2017, Lioncrest Publishing)

So Far from Hollywood Lyrics © Dave Goodrich. Used by permission.

Full lyrics for So Far from Hollywood by Dave Goodrich:

https://www.davegoodrich.com/lyrics-sofarfromhollywood

To listen to So Far from Hollywood on Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/so-far-from-hollywood-single/1119321287

• Music and Nature: The Discipline of Reset and the Return to Inspiration | SOLOCAST—15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich | Apple Podcasts
• Getting Out of the Cult of Certainty: Certainty is seductive. It makes us feel safe, smart and in control. But control is a myth, and safety isn’t the same as progress. By Stephanie Dillon (August 7, 2025)
• The Danger of Certainty by Cory (February 10, 2019)
• Episode #153 — “I’m absolutely certain that certainty is bad!” Mindset Mondays with David Taylor-Klaus | Includes this quote: “Certainty is a cruel mindset. It hardens our minds against possibility.”—Ellen Langer
• The Myth Of Certainty by Simone Miles (April 8, 2020)
• Building Resilience Part 3 – Creating Certainty from Uncertainty by Fenella Hemus (March 15, 2024)
• Taking Up Space: The power of speaking with certainty. By Ikeoluwa Oluwatobi B.A, ACIPM (February 25, 2025)
• The Power of Certainty by Neel Suresh Sus (March 8, 2023)
• The Power of Certainty in Leadership: Making Decisions with Confidence
• The Power of Certainty: How Conviction Wins in Leadership by Karen Ann Bulluck
• How Certainty Transforms Persuasion: The more certain people are of their opinions, the more likely they are to act. By Zakary L. Tormala and Derek D. Rucker

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

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Mentioned in this episode:

Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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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 personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

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Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li (2018, Viking)

Winter to Spring by Dave Goodrich ℗ 2025 Dave Goodrich. Used by permission.

Click the link below to watch the video for Winter to Spring by Dave Goodrich:

https://www.davegoodrich.com/symphonic-compositions

• The Alchemy of Discipline: Turning Musical Devotion into Gold | SOLOCAST—15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich | Apple Podcasts

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

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Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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 career.

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

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Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday (2022, Portfolio | Penguin)

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek (2009, Portfolio)

Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life by Eric Siu (2021, Page Two Books)

• Mastering Your Extraordinary Musical Life: Embrace the Identity of Your Future Self to Bend Reality | SOLOCAST—15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich | Apple Podcasts
• Musician Shop Talk: The Art of Daily Practice with Devotion vs. Discipline by Cari Cole (September 12, 2017)
• The Discipline Behind the Music: How Commitment Shapes Lasting Success by Ilia Yordanov (Guitar Thrills Magazine, April 9, 2026)

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

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Mentioned in this episode:

Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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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 life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

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Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/15minuteswithdavegoodrich.

Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

To never miss an episode, make sure to hit the Subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform. To help us grow, please leave a review or share your comments on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or other fine podcast listening rooms.

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Tribe of Millionaires: What If One Choice Could Change Everything? by David Osborn & Pat Hoban with Mike McCarthy & Tim Rhode (2019, GoBundance)

How to Build Relationships in the Music Industry: A Guide for Musicians by Arlette Hovinga (2023, Rowman & Littlefield)

Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen by Jean Oelwang (2022, Optimism Press)

Lyrics for Stripped Away by Dave Goodrich

https://www.davegoodrich.com/lyrics-strippedaway

• Connection: The Hidden Key to Your Musical Breakthrough | SOLOCAST—15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich | Apple Podcasts
• How to Build Long-Term Relationships in the Music Business: Quick wins are nice, but real success comes from long-term connections. by Octaton, 15 Apr 2025
• The importance of creating deep connections by Jean Oelwang

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

Apple Music

Spotify

For privacy information, see https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners/.

One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

Captivate.fm Disclosure: We participate in the Captivate.fm Affiliate Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through links on Captivate.fm, the Captivate.fm podcast player, and social media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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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 song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

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Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

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Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

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Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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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 somewhere in between?

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

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Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

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Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

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Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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 adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

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Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/15minuteswithdavegoodrich.

Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Rainforest Strategy: The Planet’s Most Successful Business Model by Michael Q. Pink (2008, Excel Books)

The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane (2012, Porfolio | Penguin)

Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams by Linda Ugelow (2021, Page Two)

The Art of Film Acting: A Guide for Actors and Directors by Jeremiah Comey (2002, Focal Press)

Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans by David Meerman Scott and Reiko Scott (2020, Portfolio | Penguin)

Be Seen: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. by Jen Gottlieb (2023, Hay House, Inc.)

Iron Jawed Angels (2004, HBO Films)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Jawed_Angels

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

Apple Music

Spotify

For privacy information, see https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners/.

One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

Captivate.fm Disclosure: We participate in the Captivate.fm Affiliate Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through links on Captivate.fm, the Captivate.fm podcast player, and social media.

Mentioned in this episode:

One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Discount Code & Disclosure Notice

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

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 adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

Join the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/15minuteswithdavegoodrichpodcast.

Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/15minuteswithdavegoodrich.

Contact us at [email protected].

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

To never miss an episode, make sure to hit the Subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform. To help us grow, please leave a review or share your comments on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or other fine podcast listening rooms.

Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media. Thanks for joining us!

References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map by Rick Ridgeway (2021, Random House Audio)

Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day by Mary Poffenroth, PhD (2024, Workman Publishing)

Bigger, Better, Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get by Jennifer Cohen (2022, Hachette Go)

Be Seen: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream by Jen Gottlieb (2023, Hay House, Inc.)

Live Big: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Passion, Practicality, and Purpose by Ajit Nawalkha (2018, BenBella Books, Inc.)

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

Theme Music Credits

Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

Engineered & mixed by Chris Salamone

Mastered by Dave Glasser

Dave Goodrich: Acoustic guitar

Chris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand claps

Lane Baldwin: Bass guitar

Jeff Covert: Electric guitar

Peter Bonta: Keyboards

Sandra Goodrich: Hand claps

Check out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:

Apple Music

Spotify

For privacy information, see https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners/.

One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

Captivate.fm Disclosure: We participate in the Captivate.fm Affiliate Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through links on Captivate.fm, the Captivate.fm podcast player, and social media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Music Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

Dave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.

Coaching Options with Dave Goodrich

One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Discount Code & Disclosure Notice

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.

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