Cole Daniels

Cole Daniels

Southern Methodist University

Cole Daniels grew up in Arlington, Texas and was interested in music from a young age. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy at Southern Methodist University (SMU) through his internship with the Music Therapy Center of California. During his studies at SMU, Cole gained clinical experience in a clinic, senior living community, state psychiatric hospital, and children’s medical center.

Cole began classical voice lessons at the age of 10 and guitar lessons at the age of 13. Since then, he has developed a particular interest in American pop and folk music. At SMU, he continued his studies in voice and guitar while also developing his skills in piano and hand drumming. Cole first discovered the field of music therapy online at a young age. Later, experiencing how his grandmother responded to music as her Alzheimer’s disease progressed, inspired him to pursue a career in music therapy.

In his free time, you can find Cole visiting with family, friends, and his girlfriend. He enjoys jamming with his Uncle Steve, talking about American folk music and sharing what they are currently listening to. You may find him learning songs by some of his favorite artists, including Elliott Smith, The Beatles, and Townes Van Zandt.

“I believe that everyone is a musician, and that music can serve as a universal language, bridging connections between people from different backgrounds.This belief guides, not only my career in music therapy, but my personal life and musical journey.”