Daniel began his career as a guitarist at the young age of 6. Born in St Louis, Missouri, Daniel was immersed in the Blues scene of St. Louis, and by the age of 12 he started his own band and began gigging around town.  Since moving to Northern California, Daniel has become a core member of numerous professional touring groups, as well as co-founder and band leader of Speakeasē. 

Daniel is also passionate about his volunteer work. He is a registered Musician On Call, bringing live uplifting music to hospitals, as well as a regular volunteer performer for Bread & Roses Presents: bringing uplifting live music to isolated parts of society. He currently serves as the CEO and lead teacher of Young Performers International, a non-profit music school. 

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Daniel is in the process of building a state-of-the-art recording studio in Mendocino, California.