Dan plays guitar and bass and studied Popular Music and Recording at the University of Salford. He specialises in jazz guitar performance, studio composition & recording and music business.

Dan also runs a live venue in Manchester, produces and records albums and videos for bands through his label, Midnight Sounds and plays guitar and bass for a large number of acts across the UK.

A key highlight in his career so far is supporting Toploader on their 2011 tour and releasing an album entitled Hope by The Family Wolves.

Dan hopes to share his passion for music with his students and uses his wealth of knowledge to both teach and give advice to anyone who wants to create music. He has also volunteered in music therapy and has worked closely with people of all ages with learning disabilities and PTSD.