Tommy Goodwin hails from Love land, Ohio—a quaint town tucked in the tri-state nook where Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky meet. Yes, that Loveland. The one known for its Valentine’s Day postal frenzy, where Cupid practically works overtime and the post office is the hottest destination in town. But for Tommy, love wasn’t just in the air—it was in the music.Born into rhythm, Tommy’s earliest lullabies weren’t sung—they were played.
His mother serenaded him from the piano while he was still in the womb. By the time he could crawl, pots, pans, and five-gallon buckets had become his percussion section. Then came his first drum set—a birthday gift that sparked a lifelong love affair with music.Music wasn’t just a hobby; it was in the family DNA. His oldest brother Simeon laid down guitar licks, inspiring Tommy to do the same. But it was his Uncle Thomas who changed everything with a simple visit and a single note—D-flat.
That moment at the piano didn’t just inspire him—it launched his journey into musical mastery. Tommy’s sound matured through church choirs, jam sessions with Ohio State jazz cats, and decades of collaboration with fellow musicians, creatives, and producers. Whether he’s teaching music production, guiding artist development, or mentoring groups, Tommy is all about unlocking the soulful magic that lives inside each performer.
But his story doesn’t stop at the stage. Growing up in an integrated church in the 1960s and ’70s—with a white woman pastor, a predominantly white congregation, and later his own father leading the flock—Tommy experienced firsthand the power of connection over color. He didn’t learn about race through stereotypes—he learned through shared meals, worship, and the transformative power of community.To Tommy, there’s only one race: the human race. That truth, reinforced through his studies at Ohio State University and Xavier University, fuels his passion for honest dialogue around history, culture, and social justice.
His mission?
To challenge distorted narratives and uplift truth in a world hungry for it.This isn’t just a website. It’s a living journal of music, message, and meaning—a space for those who want to create, think, grow, and groove. Whether you’re here for the beat or the breakthrough,
Tommy invites you to dive in. Because real music—and real truth—never goes out of style.