Producer & Writer
Heartfirst.
Every session starts with a conversation. Daniel likes to make music about real, vulnerable subjects and offers a gentle hand to guide artists through every step of the process.
“[Daniel] knows my voice, and he cares just as much about the artist as the music.”
Inspired by genre-bending producers like Quincy Jones and Blake Mills, Daniel has recorded, written with, and produced artists across the musical spectrum, from pop singer Blake McGrath to legendary bassist Leland Sklar, jazz saxophonist Bob Mintzer, and classical soprano Julie Craig.
- Peppermint
- Monét X Change
- Sapphira Cristál
- Blake McGrath
- Bob Mintzer
- Leland Sklar
- Indigo Girls
- Orchid Quartet
- Luke Edgemon
- Christine Noel
- Crystal Lewis
- Kirstin Maldonado
- Cheyenne Jackson
- wholesoul Quartet
For singer, by singer
A singer himself (NBC’s The Sing-Off, The Late Late Show with James Corden), Daniel has a special affinity for working with vocalists. It’s not just about getting the “best” take, but about experimenting with different energy, allowing for playfulness, and embracing vulnerability while delivering a lyric.
The toolkit
As a producer, Daniel combines his skills as a sound engineer with a musical toolset that includes:
- Modern pop production
- Songwriting
- Large-format orchestration
- String and brass arranging
- Choral and vocal arranging
- High-level playing on piano, bass, and a wide variety of woodwinds
Selected productions
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Peppermint Here For It Songwriter, producer, recording and mixing engineer -
Blake McGrath Innervention Songwriter, producer, keyboards, engineer -
Divya Maus The Marketplace Producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer -
Perta From Fire Producer, recording and mixing engineer -
Lumi Jin Two Ways EP Songwriter, producer, piano, bass, recording and mixing engineer -
Sam Hirsh Quarantine Dreams Producer, arranger, engineer, synth bass, saxophone, flute -
Teri Boddie-McCoy Black Man Producer, engineer, piano, saxophone, bass, horn arrangements -
Ryan Amador Love in the Age of Anxiety Producer, songwriter, engineer, piano, clarinet, guitar -
Luke Edgemon Sweeter Ground Songwriter, producer, keys, saxophone -
Julie Craig From Here Producer, orchestrator, arranger, pianist, songwriter -
Mak Grgic Peaceful Guitar Producer, recording and mixing engineer -
Christine Noel Won't Die Trying Recording engineer, vocal producer
“In all of our [collaborations], Daniel marries his love for innovation with his ongoing investigation of what makes certain music successful. With every musical choice, he accesses dynamic colors with sensitivity and emotional depth. And as a collaborator, he supports a perfect balance of artistic opinion and actual mindful listening of the artists in the room.”
Daniel’s room
BioSoul Music
A boutique recording studio in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Built for live ensembles, piano, drums, and writing sessions.
biosoulmusic.com ↗Daniel’s instruments
BioSoul Digital
Sampled instruments made at the studio. The first, EEYORE, is bowed cymbals and vibraphone tines played with a double-bass bow.
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