He began his musical studies as a chorister at Liverpool Cathedral. Whilst there, he developed a keen interest in the organ, becoming a student, and later scholar playing regularly for services. During this time, he studied with the cathedral organist Ian Tracey. Although primarily an organist, he is a collaborative pianist and studied at the junior department of the Royal Northern College of Music.

He has won recital prizes to play at various Cathedrals and venues around the country. Recently, they have included Queens and Merton Colleges in Oxford, Coventry and Truro Cathedrals, and Bloomsbury Organ Day. He has also performed on multiple BBC Radio 3 and Television broadcasts.

Daniel has also performed orchestral organ and piano with ensembles such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. As a continuo player, he has appeared with Instruments of Time and Truth and the London Mozart Players. During his time in Oxford, he has been organist to Campion Hall and principal accompanist to Oxford Bach Choir (2022-2024). In 2023, he was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, winning multiple prizes.

He is organ scholar elect of Westminster Cathedral.