Daniel Ferguson at an early age was diagnosed with autism. Through the nurturing of caring educators, Daniel developed a passion for music and was able to excel in music even with autism.  He is the first student with autism to graduate with fine arts degree from Florida Memorial University.  Music is Daniel Ferguson's life, and to watch him play is simply mesmerizing. The versatile and dynamic flautist captivates his audience with his infectious personality and his compassion and love for people.  An award-winning musician, he has captured first place in both county and state competitions.

Daniel's talent has been displayed in various charitable venues over the years, including the Annual Nar-Walkathon in Key Biscayne benefiting children with autism, the University of Miami Mailman Center, the Parent-to-Parent Organization, the Police Benevolent Association, and Veteran Hospital.  In 2002 he made a guest appearance at Books and Books in Coral Gables with Clyde Stubblefield, percussionist for the late James Brown, accompanied by Arthur Barron and Mike Gerber.

Daniel's experience has varied from playing with Latin Grammy Winner Nestor Torres in 2002 at Gulfstream Race Track, to being lead flautist in Florida Memorial's President's Jazz Band at Melton Mustafa's Annual Jazz Festival, to performing for the N.A.A.C.P. Awards Ceremony, and performing at the Virginia Key Beach grand opening of the Black Archives for Black History Month. He has played with Dr. Alfred Pinkston and the President's Jazz Band at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, at the grand opening for the Lou Rawls Performing Arts Center, and for the city of Miami Gardens' Emancipation Breakfast. His most recent musical endeavor was playing the key signature song 'Over the Rainbow' for Holtz Childrens' Hospital Neonatal Center, and the song will be featured on the hospital’s website.