Anything wrong with doing it this way?
Special
Detect Magic, +1 spellcasting level
True Spell (0th)
Metamagic feat, +1 spellcasting level
Spell Dilettante
True Spell (1st), +1 spellcasting level
Powerful Pressance, Metamagic feat, +1 spellcasting level
True Spell (2nd)
Knowing Stare...