A prolific and respected pianist, composer and producer, Dan Siegel's recording career began with the release of his first recording in 1980. Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Dan began piano lessons at age eight, and started performing professionally as lead singer and guitar player in a rock band at the age of 12. He holds degrees in Music Composition and Jazz Studies, and studied piano in Boston with the legendary Madam Challoff.