 He graduated with Abitur from Max-Reger-Gymnasium in the neighbouring city of Amberg in 2010.In 2003, Daniel took part in the German version of "Star Search", "Star Search – Das Duell der Stars von Morgen" ("Star Search – The Duel of the Stars of Tomorrow"), in the category "Music Act von 10 bis 15 Jahren" ("Music act age 10 to 15 years").He reached the show's finale, where he competed against Senta-Sofia Delliponti.