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Exclusive Interview With Dan Maguire

Last updated: July 10, 2025 8:32 am
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Dan Maguire’s story as an indie musician is one of discovery, perseverance, and deep connections with music. Growing up as the youngest of six in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dan was immersed in the sounds of popular music, thanks to his older siblings. Interestingly, while he avoided piano lessons that his siblings often dreaded, their music collections became his early inspiration, setting the stage for his lifelong love of music.

His journey took him from Tulsa to Denver for college, where he honed his craft in rock, jazz, and classical ensembles, and later to Rockford, Illinois, where he balanced family life with his creative pursuits. Dan’s evolution as a musician reflects his unyielding commitment to his craft, as he juggled his passion for music with life’s responsibilities, ultimately finding his unique voice and style.

Through his candid reflections, Dan opens up about the challenges of navigating the indie music scene, the joy of creating music inspired by personal experiences, and his hopes for the future. His journey is a testament to staying authentic and resilient in a demanding industry.

In this interview, Dan shares insights into his creative process, the themes that shape his work, and how he continues to grow as an artist. Let’s dive deeper into the world of Dan Maguire and his heartfelt music.

Can you tell us about your journey as an indie musician? What inspired you to pursue a career in music?

I grew up in Tulsa, Ok, the youngest of 6 kids. I watched all my brothers and sisters take piano lessons, and then I would watch them complain about the lessons. When it was my turn, I said “no thanks”, and I think my mom was relieved!
Being the youngest, I was introduced to popular music early on by my brothers and sisters.
I think getting exposed to all their music may have been the most compelling reason I became a musician. I always loved it all! The irony: the same people who influenced me to avoid piano, also inspired me to become a musician.

After Tulsa, I moved to Denver for college. I was in rock and roll bands, and a jazz and classical ensemble for many years. I got married in Denver, and soon after moved to Rockford, IL where I am now. I have a great wife and 3 wonderful kids. I have always tried to give music as much of my free/non-family time as possible.

With my kids being older, I have been able to divert more time and effort to music again, and things are going pretty well.

So, since I was about 11 I have been intrigued with music, rock and roll specifically. I was drawn to the songs, the artists, all of it. It was exciting. Then when I started learning to play an instrument, it’s like the other piece came together. Music is something that I naturally think about creatively and strategically. It’s always there, in my head. So, I’ve kept pursuing it through the years, and it’s been going pretty well.

 How would you describe your unique style and sound as an artist? What sets you apart from other musicians?

After I played one night, a woman was talking to me and she said, “Your music sounds like a jazz, country rock and roll.” I really liked that description. It’s not ALL three, but a combination of them. So, that’s how I describe my music.

I think my style sets me apart. Not just they type of music, but I do want to keep what I do positive and have a chill attitude underneath it all.

Could you share some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as an indie musician and how you overcame them?

The internal critic and feeling like I’m a fraud. Those are the biggest. I just keep doing what I’m doing as sincerely and authentically as I can. I take a shot at opportunities and count my wins, not my losses.

What is your creative process like? How do you approach songwriting and composing music?

I am always playing guitar; it is a habit behaviour now. I play around, hear something I like and develop it. I keep playing the parts and lyrics and melodies reveal themselves.

And I record lots of parts and pieces into Voice Notes on my phone so I can revisit them later.

Most of my songs are inspired by my family, what I see people going through in their lives and sometimes memories of things that were really impressed upon me.

Are there any particular themes or messages that you aim to convey through your music? What inspires your lyrics?

Yes, there is a theme that I try to keep a constant: Everybody is fighting a battle I know nothing about, so be kind. Also, many of us tend to worry things may not work out, or go well. I hope people hear my music and at some unconscious level think, “Maybe everything’s gonna be ok.”

It’s funny, lyrics typically reveal themselves to me and as they’re coming together I realize what the song is about. Usually, its about my family , the silent battle and kindness or powerful memories.

 What are your long-term goals as an indie musician? Where do you see yourself and your music in the next few years?

I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing, but in 2025, I am putting more resources into this. It’s time, things are going pretty well and I want to stay ahead of that. Also, I’ve started recording a new record, and it’s going great.

I hope that everything I’m doing continues on an upward trend and the entire scope of this project has grown in all areas.

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