The DNA of a Song: How Humans Write Music | SOLOCAST - 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich

Ready to dive into the mystery of songwriting? Seeking a melody, a lyric, a rhythm that brings a song to life?In this episode, we explore the ways songs come to us and contemplate humanity’s reasons for making music. We’ll talk about how some well-known songwriters often approach the art of songwriting, and I will offer up some of the ways songs have revealed themselves to me over the years.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. 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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:Velvet Swirl Lyrics © David J. Goodrich. Used by permission.Full lyrics for Velvet Swirl by Dave Goodrich:https://www.davegoodrich.com/lyrics-velvetswirlTo listen to Velvet Swirl on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/velvet-swirl/1733351809?i=1733351812Thirty Days Lyrics © David J. Goodrich & Sandra L. Goodrich. All rights reserved.Full lyrics for Thirty Days by Dave Goodrich:https://www.davegoodrich.com/lyrics-thirtydaysTo listen to Thirty Days on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/thirty-days/1510524238?i=1510524242Music and the mind: What the science of music reveals about cognition, emotion, and identity | Kirsten Weir | Mar 1, 2026How Music Resonates in the Brain | Harvard Medicine Magazine | Allison Eck | Mar 2024The story of music is the story of humans | ScienceDaily | Jun 20, 2017The evolution of music and human social capability | PMC | Jay Schulkin & Greta B. Raglan | Sep 17, 2014MusicRadar Classic interview: Jason Isbell offers his 9 tips for songwriters | Rob Laing | Jun 18, 2020Urban Updatez on Instagram | Stevie Wonder’s songwriting process feels like pure magic… | Mar 24, 2026Elton John Explains His Songwriting Process | MUSIC-NEWS.COM | Jan 20, 201610 Songwriting Tips from Bruce Springsteen: “Anything That Starts Intellectually Usually Sucks” | Jacob Uitti | Oct 28, 2023“Yesterday” came to Paul McCartney in a dream. Was it a creative miracle? What hope is there for you to write a hit? | David Kadavy | Apr 16, 2018Podcast Production CreditsAudio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra GoodrichCopywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave GoodrichTheme Music CreditsTheme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:Written & produced by Dave GoodrichEngineered & mixed by Chris SalamoneMastered by Dave GlasserDave Goodrich: Acoustic guitarChris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand clapsLane Baldwin: Bass guitarJeff Covert: Electric guitarPeter Bonta: KeyboardsSandra Goodrich: Hand clapsCheck out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:Apple MusicSpotifyFor 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:30-Day Power Song Lab | Private Intensive for SongwritersReady 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 LabOne Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Discount Code & Disclosure NoticeWear 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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