Since 2009, Daniel has been composing pieces for individuals, sometimes to honor an occasion or passage in the person’s life, sometimes as a gift for a loved one. All of the compositions on “When Your Life Becomes Music,” “ Brothers and Sisters of the Soul,” and “Love’s Hidden Demands,” as well as most of the compositions on “The Irrational Quest For Beauty,” are musical portraits.
The commission for a musical portrait has ranged from $250 to $5000. Currently, the commission is $2500. The entire process is custom-tailored - even the commission cost can be negotiated so don’t hesitate to make an inquiry if you are inspired to have Daniel compose some music for you!
Daniel has interviewed as many as ten family members to get familiar with the person who is the subject of the portrait. He has composed musical portraits in honor of a marriage, to celebrate a piece of land, to honor wildlife and endangered species, and as a posthumous evocation of gratitude for a dear one passed on. Please visit this page to hear examples of these pieces. To read a great interview he did for a local paper here in Ashland, go here. To inquire about a musical portrait of your own, please fill out the form below.