Engage with Grammy Award winning John Goodwin, songwriter and visual artist, in a lively discussion about the art of songwriting via ZOOM. Learn from Goodwin the structure he implements to create a commercial song. Hear his personal thoughts on the art of collaboration over the years with countless people, including with his lifelong friend, Jeff Bridges, and how inspiration is the priority in his creative process. Bridges will make a special appearance on the Zoom presentation to introduce his friend John.

Bio: Singer-songwriter John Goodwin songs have been recorded and performed by recording artists across multiple genres, including co-writing credits with Michael McDonald, Brad Paisley, Judy Collins, Jeff Bridges, The Mavericks, Sebastian Bach, Rita Coolidge and Craig Morgan. His songs have been featured in several major motion pictures including Crazy Heart, Surf’s Up, The Amateurs and Tideland. Besides a vast career in writing and collaborating, Goodwin has recorded a catalogue of solo albums. The most recent, a rock and roll album titled Van Gogh in Hollywood, is an abstract musical portrait of contemporary society. John Goodwin is also a visual artist–a painter, ceramicist and sculptor.