Daniel studied at the Drummers Institute Düsseldorf as well as at the Musikhochschule Mannheim.
His stylistic versatility has earned him a name in the national drum scene. He is a demanded sideman both nationally and internationally for touring and studio productions, holds clinics, leads workshops and regularly performs solo at drum festivals and trade shows. He is a contributing writer for ‘Drums&Percussion’ magazine, among others. In the past, he worked with artists such as:

BLAZE BEYLEY (ex-Iron Maiden), TOM COSTER (Santana/ Vital Information), AFSHIN and ELLIS HALL (u.a. Ray Charles)