Morgan Daniel

Conducting Parkinson's Conversations · Nov 1, 2026 · 26m

In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier speaks with Morgan Daniel, a guitarist, singer, and longtime performing musician who has been making music on California’s Mendocino Coast for decades. Morgan’s connection to the guitar goes beyond performing—he has also spent years building and repairing stringed instruments.

Morgan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s ten years ago, andremarkably, he became more active as a musician after his diagnosis. As Parkinson’s has progressed, a weaker voice and slower fingers have forced him to adapt the way he sings and plays. Two…