Instructor Biography

Daniel was always surrounded by music and by the age of three was singing back the songs from the car tape deck.

Daniel's affinity for music stems mostly from his grandfather
who was an excellent woodwind player and was a major
influence in the Brazilian music industry. His grandfather was
the first to establish a cassette tape factory in Brazil, and
served on a panel of music judges, which gave rise to
superstars such as Chico Buarque.

Early on, Daniel began taking guitar lessons from friends, and
later decided to attend Berklee College of Music. There, he
studied with guitar master Joe Rogers, who did not just teach
Daniel how to fit into a category but taught him how to explore
the fundamentals of the guitar and music to begin developing
his own voice and approach to playing and composing. In
August 2009, Daniel graduated from Berklee with a Bachelor of
Arts in Music, focusing on Music Business and Management.
This approach allows Daniel to create a focused plan to execute
his business ventures as a teacher, performer, writer,
composer, producer, engineer, and singer.

Fundamental techniques along with Daniel’s persistence and
talent allow him to easily connect and share the knowledge he
has gained with students. He teaches students of all ages,
styles, and playing levels. He is currently residing in Denver,
Colorado, and has made the mountains his home, a place he
can always turn to for inspiration, focus, and guidance in his life.