Six time award winning producer Daniel Robert Ford, “Dr Ford” first emerged on the music scene in San Francisco at the height of the 90’s Rave scene. Growing up as a multi-instrumentalist, Daniel incorporated live percussion and keyboard playing while mixing “House music” all over San Francisco and Oakland. Originally “DJ DrFord,” Daniel quickly began gaining a reputation as a hi-energy, dance music DJ with a funky edge and an exciting stage show. After 6 years of advancing a promising DJ career, Daniel began producing and writing original music. It was this journey that led Daniel to Musician’s Institute, Hollywood CA, in 2003. In 2006 Daniel graduated with a degree in keyboard performance, a Journeyman certificate in Professional Sound Recording and Engineering, and a love of Hip Hop and R&B production. During his time at M.I., Daniel was hired by “The Mint Studio” (Daniel Lanois, U2) to produce artists chosen by the studio owner Chris Contegouris. During this time Daniel had the opportunity to mentor under industry greats DJ BattleCat (Snoop Dog) and Ronnie King (Tupac Shakur). It was at this time Daniel was approached by D. Keith Davies of Cinematic Tunes, Beverly Hills, about a publishing deal, which would land Daniel’s original music on MTV / VH1 / E! / Bravo Network shows as well as international films and even the UFC. Shortly after graduation in 2006, Daniel returned to his studio to find that faulty wiring in the building led to a major fire. It was this event that allowed Daniel to take a chance, and a major turn of direction, as he then went on tour with rising Country music star J.C. Andersen (Norstar Records) out of Florida. This 6-month tour ended in Nashville, TN and led Daniel to begin a new musical direction producing Country music with Smart Music Publishing. During his 3 years in Nashville, Daniel embarked on other tours such as; Lindsay Ellis (Acts Nashville.) Although beginning to make a name for himself in Nashville, Daniel returned to Los Angeles to rebuild his studio, and regain a foothold in the Los Angeles music industry. It is Daniel’s unique take on dance music, his musicality, new approach to “sampling”, and his pedigree of teachers that have given him the opportunity to succeed in the Music Industry and create great music. It is Daniel’s ear that allows him to work with artists in a unique way, interpreting their words musically, and writing music that they describe.

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