Dan began his career as an educator in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a focus on the special education needs of inner city youth, the emotionally disturbed and the gifted. In the mid-70’s, an interest in Eastern Philosophy led him on a life-changing journey to India where he was introduced to the teachings of J. Krishnamurti (one of the primary influences of Eckhart Tolle) and his philosophy of transformation through self-knowledge. In the late 70’s Dan taught at the Krishnamurti school in Southern California, a mecca for world- class authors, scientists and thinkers with an interest in the fundamental questions of life.

In the mid-1980’s, after ten years as a educator and a four year quest to discover his ‘right livelihood’ in business, Dan co-founded an independent record label, Higher Octave Music, focusing on Ambient and Progressive Instrumental Music. Starting with little more than an idea and enthusiasm for the music, Dan helped build the label into his dream business. Acquired by Virgin Records in the late 1990’s, with Dan as Executive Vice President, the label eventually generated over 250 albums and 150 million dollars in retail sales.

His passion for music and his background as an educator led him to develop a new world of audio products. By combining his creative expertise in specialized music with the most advanced personal growth ideas, SoundTonics was born. The company represents the timely convergence of over thirty years of Dan’s accumulated knowledge and experience. His mission now is to create personal development audio programs, sound environments, and music, distinguished by
effectiveness and ease-of-use, to inspire everyone to attain their highest level of performance and achieve a way of life, both spiritual and material, that brings benefit to all.