About Daniel Hirtz

He discovered the tabla, a North Indian percussion instrument, and embraced traditional instruction, allowing him to grow as a musician despite starting later in life. Daniel enhanced his practice with conscious breathing techniques, which became integral to his musical exploration.

Studying Religious Philosophy under Professor Arnold Keyserling at the Academy of Arts in Vienna provided a broader context for his interests. Within Keyserling’s group, Daniel began teaching rhythm and breath, developing the foundational elements of his method, Holistic Tuning, as taught in his course Breath is your Friend. He organized Breath and Music Celebrations, creating collective experiences that integrated music and breathing.

Daniel acquired professional skills as a coach for Conscious Breathing from Leonard Orr, the founder of Rebirthing, and  Jim Leonard, the founder of Vivation, among other teachers. Over the decades, he has extensively studied and applied breathing and rhythm, working with individual clients, groups, and at weekend retreats while witnessing the rising popularity of these modalities.

Daniel’s work with Breath, Music and Energy is artful and diverse. It includes teaching tabla, conscious breathing classes, creating a drumming curriculum, drumming with neurodivergent children, drum circles at senior homes, schools, and festivals, fostering community engagement through music. He also volunteers training people in the Empathy Circle practice.

One of Daniel’s earlier projects is “Breathe for Peace,” a musical piece and meditation that synthesizes various modalities, featuring the rhythmic breathing of over 200 participants. A subsequent level of his work involves the integration of energy through the “Living Oneness” project, which examines how breath, rhythm, and energy interconnect to restore a sense of wholeness. Following that, he developed “Music for the People,” a project dedicated to bringing individuals together to make music, regardless of their skill level. Through these initiatives, Daniel continues to explore the transformative power of music, breath, and energy, fostering connection and inclusivity within diverse communities.