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Jim Daneker owns and operates The Whine Cellar (www.whinecellarstudio.com) production studio in Nashville, Tenn. He has performed with, recorded or programmed for many of Christian music's most enduring artists, enjoys an active role as a producer in the indie music scene, and is increasingly venturing into the world of scoring for picture, including full-length feature films, trailers and commercial spots.
Biography:
Jim started playing piano at the age of 8 in both church and school settings, and he started playing professionally while in high school. After a few years touring regionally and doing some technical and production work, Jim moved from Allentown, PA to Nashville, TN to pursue music full-time.

After a relatively short few months of "paying his dues," Jim was hired by Christian music's top pop artist, Michael W. Smith, as keyboard tech/programmer for Michael's 60-city "I'll Lead You Home" tour in 1996. Thankfully Jim was asked back, but this time as Michael's keyboard player in addition to being the keyboard tech/programmer.

Jim has since toured and recorded with Michael and many other well-known artists. He has been involved in a wide variety of other projects, from feature film scores and trailers to indie records, modern pop/rock projects and general music-for-hire.

Gear:
•   Motif Rack ES
1U Motif ES Tone Generator
•   P300
Portable Professional Digital Piano (88-keys)
•   S90
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Modular Synthesis Plug-in System
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