Author: Chris Smith – / Source: Good News Network
Bernie Dalton was a musician with aspirations of having his songwriting heard – and now, despite his medical condition, he finally has.
Several years ago, Bernie began his musical journey by answering a Craigslist ad for voice lessons that was posted by California singer-songwriter Essence Goldman.
Dalton was so excited for his lessons, he showed up early for every session, despite the 90-minute drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco.
Soon after starting his work with Ms. Goldman, Dalton lost his voice and experienced difficulty eating and swallowing. Upon seeing a doctor, Dalton was diagnosed with early-onset ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Despite his prognosis and the loss of motor function and vocal abilities, he would not defer his dream; Dalton was determined to have his music heard. His teacher began accepting his lyrics by mail, and he continued to book time with her to work on songs.
After months of collaboration, Ms. Goldman eventually became the voice to the voiceless Bernie Dalton, who uses his music to…
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