Daniel Eisenhardt (b. 1982) is a percussionist, educator and composer from Southwest Germany. He studied percussion at the BFSM Sulzbach-Rosenberg with Eckhard Kopetzki, who also sparked his interest in composing. Mr. Eisenhardt continued his studies at the HfM Wuerzburg, where he received a masters degree in percussion and percussion education. His interest in many different instruments and musical styles plays an important role in his identity as a musician and composer. He has written music for a variety of percussion instruments, sometimes combining them with voice or electronics. He is part of the "Rhythmoton Percussion Duo" and performs as a soloist or in various chamber music settings.

As an educator, Mr. Eisenhardt has more than fifteen years of experience, currently teaching percussion at municipal music schools in Boeblingen and Besigheim. He also hosts a drum circle for children with learning disabilities at a local special school, conducts workshops and leads a choir in his parish.

Mr. Eisenhardt is a proud member of the "Percussion Creativ" society and has contributed to their publication "off-beat" by reviewing new compositions for percussion.

Pieces by Daniel Eisenhardt have been published by C. Alan Publications and Ineke Busch Verlag, Germany.

Mr. Eisenhardt currently resides in Hemmingen/Baden-Wuerttemberg, where he is kept busy by his two young daughters and his wife Barbara, a minister.