Inside Goldie Sound Productions, the sound of music fills the air. The microphones stand ready, the lights glow softly and the energy of creativity hums through every room.
For over 20 years, Adrian Dickey has been turning his love for music into a career. Eleven years ago, he brought that passion back home to Tallahassee. His goal was simple but ambitious: to bring professional music recording and production to his hometown while helping young people grow in the industry.
“I wanted to create a space where artists at any stage could make great music and learn from the process,” Dickey said.
Dickey’s experience in Atlanta at Patchwerk Recording Studios prepared him for the challenge. There, he learned the inner workings of the music business and how to deliver professional results.
He brought that knowledge to Tallahassee, building a studio with high-quality equipment and a welcoming environment for all artists.
Over the years, Goldie has hosted major names such as Kodak Black, Young Dolph, Sexyy Red and Tallahassee-native Boston Richey. Dickey has also worked with stars like Usher and Monica.
Yet for Dickey, success is not only measured in names. It is also about giving back. He mentors students from Florida A&M University and Florida State University, providing hands-on experience in mixing, recording and running studio sessions.
“It reminds me of myself when I was younger,” he said, speaking about his nephew Damien Goodwin, 21, who works as an intern at the studio.
Goodwin started after discovering the owner was his uncle. He has worked at the studio for about five years. Now, Goodwin helps with busy sessions, cleans and learns how to become a sound engineer.
“Every day here is a chance to learn something new,” Goodwin said.
Another key member of Goldie’s team is Jaylan Harris. Harris, 21, said no two days at the studio are the same.
Some days he opens the studio and checks equipment, ensuring sessions run smoothly. Other days, he spends hours mixing songs or helping artists shape their lyrics.
He said being part of the process is what he enjoys most. “The artist performs, and I help make it better,” Harris said. “It’s amazing to hear a song recorded here grow into a hit.”
Dickey said running a studio comes with challenges. Some days are slow with no sessions or clients. But he has learned patience.
“There are good months and slow months. That’s part of business,” he said.
The studio’s location in Tallahassee, while a “diamond in the rough,” is also an opportunity. Both Dickey and Harris said their goal is to attract bigger artists to the city, making Tallahassee a hub for professional music like Atlanta.
Goldie Sound Productions is more than a place to record songs. It is a hub for creativity, mentorship and opportunity. It is a place where artists come to create, students come to learn, and dreams are built, one song at a time.
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