Pianist Dr. Daniel Swayze is the Founder and Artistic Director of the critically-acclaimed Beerthoven Concert Series, which has enjoyed continuous growth since its creation in 2014.  His playing has been described by the Jacksonville Review as "Enchanting...crisp and impressive" and has drawn praise from the Austin Chronicle.  Other performance highlights include Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Southern Oregon University Symphonic Band and a Carnegie Hall appearance with the ensemble Siskiyou Violins. Daniel holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.  He is happy to prepare light classical or jazz-inspired music for recitals, weddings, funerals, and other special events.