Daniel Chavez Jr. has been with California Arts Academy for many years. He received his B.A. Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance from California State University, Chico. After obtaining his degree, Daniel moved to  NYC to explore, grow, and refine, as well as sing, dance, and act. He was fortunate enough to come in contact with Music Theatre International where he helped develop a music theatre program for elementary and middle schools, which is used all over the world called The Broadway Junior Collection. After this development, Daniel toured Italy in West Side Story playing Bernardo and the US in Kiss Me, Kate playing Gremio. Daniel has had many wonderful experiences and is excited and happy to share them with his students.