David Filice - Bassist|Speaker|Writer

Keynote: Harmonizing Life: A Formula for Purpose Through Music
In a world overwhelmed by constant noise and distractions, discovering one's true purpose and innate gifts is a profound challenge. Yet, it is a journey everyone must undertake to truly live. This transformative talk will guide you on the path to silencing the chaos, listening to your inner voice, and embracing your dharma with unwavering determination.

With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, I have relentlessly pursued my dream of becoming a professional bassist, touring globally, and sharing the stage with numerous platinum and Grammy-winning artists. My journey is deeply personal, rooted in my father's unfulfilled musical aspirations and his battle with cancer, which taught me to go after what truly matters. Navigating the ruthless Los Angeles entertainment scene and surviving one of the deadliest concert disasters in U.S. history, I've learned invaluable lessons in resilience and purpose.

This talk delves into the importance of infusing heart, passion, and purpose into everything you do. It’s about finding significance in your career and life by discovering the service within every action. When you find the service, you find your purpose. I'll share powerful anecdotes, including how the pandemic forced me to reevaluate my relentless pursuit of success, leading to a soul-searching journey that reignited my passion for music and helped me develop a formula for discovering and nurturing one's true purpose. Through compelling examples and actionable takeaways, this talk will empower you to build resilience and add new strength to your life's journey. Learn how to weather life's storms, rise above challenges, and live a life that makes you ask, "Is this really my life?" We only get one ride in life—let's make it count.

Packed with powerful stories and practical insights, this talk will inspire you to build resilience and strengthen your life's journey. Discover how to weather life’s storms, rise above challenges, and live a life so fulfilling that you ask, "Is this really my life?" This talk is about having the courage, resilience, and strength to follow your purpose and share your unique voice, making the world a better place. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and transformative experience that will motivate you to embrace your dharma, elevate your life, and leave a lasting impact on the world.
Key Takeaways:

Find Your Rhythm: Just as music flows through different tempos and beats, so does your journey to discovering your purpose. Embrace the highs and lows, and find your unique rhythm that aligns with your passion and purpose.
Harmonize Your Actions: In music, harmony is created when different notes come together to form a pleasing sound. Similarly, when you infuse heart, passion, and purpose into every action, you create a harmonious and fulfilling life. Discover the service in your actions and watch how it amplifies your sense of purpose.
Compose Your Legacy: Every musician leaves behind a legacy through their compositions. By following your dharma and sharing your unique gifts with the world, you compose your legacy. This talk will inspire you to use your life’s symphony to make a lasting impact, just like a timeless piece of music.

Keynote: Connectivity: Strengthening Culture Through The Power of Music
Music is a powerful metaphor that serves as our universal language. With 25 years of experience traveling extensively and performing on some of the biggest stages, working with platinum and Grammy award-winning artists, and handling the creative and organizational aspects of producing music, I have developed talks focused on leadership, performance, resilience, and connection to purpose. The new tools and unique perspectives from music can be applied to any business or organization, bringing about significant positive changes. By using music as a logic bridge, my talks provide a fresh perspective and approach to any team or organization. Focused on improving culture and enthusiasm of a workplace, school, or organization, resulting in a more productive, connected team. These talks and learning experiences will leave a lasting impression on participants, ensuring that they retain the knowledge they have gained, and bring about a positive transformation in any organization.

David Filice is a 25-year veteran of the music industry where he has served as a multi-faceted bass player and producer, songwriter, engineer, and music educator. His powerful work ethic, combined with his dynamic mindset of curiosity, adaptability, and openness to new musical vistas, has led to an extraordinary career touring and performing with multiple platinum and Grammy-winning artists; composing music for film and TV, writing and producing for other artists, and playing key creative roles in several dynamic personal recording projects.

David has performed worldwide in venues ranging from small clubs to stadiums and arenas. And has had the opportunity to witness and perform for many different cultures of people, seeing how people come together to experience music. The one language we all understand. Through his journey in the competitive music market of Los Angeles, and his experience surviving and recovering from one of the deadliest and most tragic concert disasters in US History, David’s talks offer profound insights into overcoming challenges and finding strength in the face of adversity.
Now, after over two decades of traveling and living in the Wild West of the music industry, David Filice is taking the places he has gone, and the deep lessons of life he has absorbed, and sharing it with audiences.

In order to ensure the best possible environment for your audience, the following must be in place
before David Filice will be able to speak.

MICROPHONE AND WIRELESS SYSTEM
• 1) One Shure CVL or Sennheiser ME4 Lavalier Mic 2) One Shure SM58 handheld mic. 3)
Shure BLX288 Wireless system
• Sound System has been tested for proper operation.
STAGE / LIGHTS
• David prefers a well-lit stage that is open and empty. He does not need a podium.
• Please leave the house lights on enough so David can see the audience from the stage.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
• Please sit the audience directly in front of David in a theater-style setting. No seating behind or
to the side of David while he speaks.
• If David is speaking at a school, he prefers to have the assembly in an auditorium. If a
gymnasium is the only option, sit students only on one side with the remainder on the gym
floor or contact us to discuss other options.
• The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible.