Dan has been playing drums since the age of 8, in all sorts of groups from Mexican wedding bands, to classical orchestras and jazz choirs, to Brasilian samba baterias! He has also performed quite extensively around the world, as well studying hand and body percussion throughout his life, including authoring several books about drumming, music and dance, such as; “Drums! The Philosophy of…” (Amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKBTHKB), "Pandeiro! The Philosophy of..." (Amazon.com/gp/product/1505813042), "Salsa" (Amazon.com/Salsa-Everything-Mother-Dancing-dancing-ebook/dp/B00JNFLY80), and others...