The folks at the Black Mountain News asked if I would offer some thoughts on the relevance of Martin Luther King's … Read More

Hi there, I'm David.
Thanks for stopping by. My website, like my life, has a few different parts. There are pieces here of my life as a speaker, a musician, an author, a songwriter, a workshop leader, the founder of a non-profit that supports schools, libraries and music programs in Guatemala, an advocate for peacemakers and worldchangers of various kinds, as well as a husband and dad. Make yourself at home, and if you see something you want to share with someone, feel free.If you’d like to keep in touch, please join the mailing list. If you want to talk with someone about bringing me to your town for a talk, a concert, a workshop or a weekend of various events, you can follow this link. If you would like to know more about my ‘Changing Your World' retreat weekends, click here, and come join us.
If you would just like to listen to some music, watch videos, etc., you’re welcome to do that too. It’s a busy world, thanks for making the time to see what I’m up to. Keep in touch.

My TEDx talk
Hi friends, My TEDx talk has just been released, and I'm happy that I can finally share it with folks who weren't … Read More

In the news: Songwriter and writer David LaMotte to speak at Longwood, March 28
The full article is available here... March 17, 2017 Songwriter, author and peace activist David LaMotte will … Read More

Nailing stuff to my house…
I have learned to pay attention to the words, “Somebody oughta…” It is universally acknowledged that the United States … Read More
“David LaMotte is a very good partner in this important work both for our world and for the human soul.”
~ Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation
~ Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation
Music ❯
David has released eleven albums, including a recent collection called Best of David LaMotte. He is now working on a new CD, scheduled to come out in early 2016. Listen free or get your own copies here.
Books ❯
Worldchanging 101, David’s third book, is an inspiring and challenging look at how change happens, and how we often misunderstand our own capacity for influence. White Flour teaches nonviolence through a whimsical true story.
Speaking ❯
David has spoken professionally on five continents, from church basements to large international conferences. If you are interested in his presentations, workshops and keynotes, this is the place to find out more.
“Charm, stories, humor, insightful songs,
sweet voice and dazzling guitar ability. ”
~ BBC Radio Belfast
sweet voice and dazzling guitar ability. ”
~ BBC Radio Belfast