Daniel Shores

Daniel Shores is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Music Production & Recording Technology department at Shenandoah University's Conservatory, where he has taught since 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from Shenandoah University and specializes in audio engineering with expertise in classical music recording, surround sound technology, and location audio capture.

His professional work includes founding Sono Luminus Studios and Sono Luminus Records, a Grammy-nominated label specializing in high-fidelity classical recordings. As an active recording engineer and producer, he has contributed to over 500 commercial classical releases spanning solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire.

Honors include the Shenandoah University Alumni of Excellence Award (2012). His musical background encompasses performance as a classical/jazz pianist, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist.