About Dave
I'm Dave Hill Jr.—a singer-songwriter, coach, drummer, author, and late-blooming artist working at the intersection of music, creativity, and personal growth.
I spent over a decade helping build two successful music tech companies, Ableton and iZotope, where I served on both leadership teams. In 2016, I founded Go 2 Market Coach, guiding artists, entrepreneurs, and executives in creative industries around the world.
My book, Doubt Riding Shotgun, shares hard-won insights on self-doubt, growth, and finding your voice. These days, I’m just as committed to writing honest songs, helping others navigate their creative paths, and showing up—even when it’s messy.
You can explore more at www.davehilljr.com, including my music, blog, and coaching work.
About This Newsletter
Riding Shotgun is a weekly dispatch on creativity, self-doubt, and the artist’s path.
I write about:
The emotional side of making music and putting yourself out there
Navigating doubt, rejection, and perfectionism
Songwriting, voice, mindset, and self-expression
The small rituals that keep us moving—even when we’re unsure
This is a space for artists, overthinkers, and soulful late-bloomers. I share personal stories, tools from my coaching practice, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the studio and the stage.
Whether you’re deep into your creative practice or just getting started again after a long pause—you belong here.
Why Subscribe?
I publish new posts every week—essays, insights, songwriting notes, and tools to help you stay honest, brave, and creative.
Subscribe to ride along, share your story, and connect with a community that’s exploring how to turn self-doubt into momentum, one line, one note, and one step at a time.
Your voice matters. Let’s amplify it together.
