Dániel Hamar starts playing the piano with a private teacher at the age of 7. At the age of 14, he studies classical double bass in the Symphonic Orchestra of St. Stephen's High School. In 1973 he comes into contact with folk music. He is a founding member of Muzsikás, plays the double bass, percussion and drums, and is the Muzsikás spokesman and concert presenter. He is the liaison for foreign relations, the official leader of Muzsikás, and the editor of the band's official website. He is a space geophysicist and retired senior research fellow at ELTE.