Scott Goldberg

Story

I’ve been playing guitar for over fifty years. I’ve also owned and operated a recording studio for over 30 years. I’m a junkie for playing with top notch musicians and I’ve been blessed to play with hundreds of world class and world famous musicians. I’m also an artist for Gibson, AVID, and Mesa Boogie. I’ve scored a movie for Lionsgate and I have my own band that plays and tours Northern California and beyond.

Profile

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is medicine for the body and soul. I wouldn’t be alive here today if I didn’t have music. It gives me peace and inspiration to go on.

What is your music dream?

I’ve lovedost of my dreams, but I would still like to win a Grammy.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I really don’t know where I would start.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

She Loves you -Beatles

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Robben Ford, Albert Lee, Steve Morse, Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake are just a few.

What inspires you to make music?

Life. I was born to play.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Whatever it gives the listener that makes them smile, makes them more while.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Like I’m where I’m supposed to be.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

More emphasis on performing without the aid of electronic devices that do things like sequence.

What do you think of Drooble?

I don’t know yet.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

In the USA, the lack of respect that the industry has. In that, I mean musicians in this country aren’t appreciated as much as in a place like Europe.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. I host jam sessions for the local community, and I go support my friends who I enjoy listening to.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

To be themselves and to tell a story with their music that rings true to others.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Garth Webber, Terrie Odabi, Ken Harrill, Christopher Lund Andersen.