Photo submitted to Times Observer Warren native Daniel Nordin performs a 15-minute solo set at the entrance to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland as part of the Warren Music Conservatory’s Summer Showcase.

Since he was three years old, Daniel Nordin’s life has revolved around music.

On Friday, Nordin, a Warren native, currently of Lewis Run, had a musical experience of a lifetime.

He sang and played keyboard during a 15-minute solo concert at the entrance to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“I’ve always wanted to play the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” he said. “It’s been a dream for me.”

Nordin, who has been blind since birth, received that opportunity through his association with the Music Conservatory of Warren. “I performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thanks to some amazing people that the Music Conservatory,” he said.

Multiple groups from the Conservatory were invited to play at the Rock Hall. Music Director Joseph Glarner invited Nordin to be a part of the event.

“Daniel plays piano arguably better than just about any professional I have ever worked with,” Glarner said.

“They asked me if I wanted to come and do my own thing,” Nordin said. “I did a medley of different artist that have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so far – Billy Joel, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Rush…”

Nordin has been playing the piano since age 3. “Keyboards and vocal have been my main thing for a long time,” he said.

At the Conservatory, he’s a guitar player.

“We heard about this place a few years ago, shortly before COVID happened,” he said. “I gave a call to the person in charge – Joseph Glarner. He was up for teaching me guitar. That was one of the main things I wanted to learn.”

Nordin’s family – mom Tricia, dad Michael, and sister Abbi – and friends were there for his performance.

“We’re are so excited for him,” Tricia Nordin said. “This is the biggest thing he has ever done.”

“His whole life has revolved around music,” she said. “To be able to play on that stage where his heroes have played… I want to thank the Music Conservatory and Joseph Glarner.”

Daniel agreed.

“I want to say thank you to Joseph Glarner and all the other people at the Conservatory for allowing me to be a part of this Summer Showcase here,” Nordin said. “It means a lot to be playing this place. I’m just so glad I could fulfill this opportunity.”