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4-1-2007

LANDING, N.J. (APRIL 1, 2007) – The non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities) recently received in- kind grants from several major corporations. The Star Ledger Newspaper has sponsored D.A.D. with a $5,000.00 in-kind grant, to promote the D.A.D. program in schools and communities throughout the New York/New Jersey area. Pepsi Cola has also sponsored D.A.D. with various event items, and Chevrolet has donated a new 2007 Chevy Tahoe as an award prize at a recent D.A.D. event.

“We are extremely grateful to the Star Ledger, Pepsi, Chevrolet,” says D.A.D. President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “They are assisting us in bringing our award winning “Healing Art of Drum Therapy” programs to special needs children and adults, in schools, mental health facilities and community centers.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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7-27-2010

Clifton, N.J. (July 27, 2010) – Modern Drummer, the world’s most popular drum magazine,has joined forces with celebrated drum virtuoso Pat Gesualdo. Gesualdo has performed / recorded with legendary musicians, and worked on major music industry projects. He also beat a severe battle with a disability as a child, and went on to pioneer the groundbreaking techniques of “The Healing Art of Drum Therapy.” The venture calls for Gesualdo to write a Monthly Drum Therapy column at ModernDrummer.Com.

“We at Modern Drummer magazine are thrilled to be working with Pat Gesualdo on this new series,” says Modern Drummer magazine editorial director Adam Budofsky. “The D.A.D. Program is unique, but more importantly, it’s effective, and we believe there’s a significant number of drummers and drum instructors who will find great inspiration and useful information in these articles.”

“It is a great honor to join forces with Modern Drummer,” says Pat Gesualdo. “The column will help even more Doctors, Parents, Teachers, and Drum Instructors to implement the techniques of Drum Therapy.As a result, even more special needs children and adults will be able fight the effects of disabilities, via the art form of drumming.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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5-01-2022

Clifton, New Jersey (May 1, 2015) – Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ) have recently added the D.A.D. Program’s “Healing Art of Drum Therapy” curriculum to their centers in Northern New Jersey. The effort will help their members develop physical and cognitive functioning.

The D.A.D. Program’s celebrated Drum Therapy curriculum helps participants to develop vocal communication, range of motion, coordination, and physical and cognitive functioning.

“Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey uses and benefits from the D.A.D. program in many ways,” says Kristina Olszewski, CPNJ Associate Director of Programming. “We use it to teach coordination, and to fine tune motor skills of our adult consumers. Our adults have a blast when they have the D.A.D. Program, and we looking forward to our next session!”

“Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey has several state-of-the art centers which are a great benefit to New Jersey residents,” says D.A.D. President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “We are honored to work alongside their extremely talented staff, and to help their clients live happier, healthier lives.”

Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953, we deliver life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey. Not limited to serving consumers with cerebral palsy, we provide specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic and social needs of people with various disabilities. We are an independent, nonprofit organization.

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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2-10-2022

CLIFTON, N.J – (January 10, 2022) -Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational music publishing, is proud present “Drum Therapy, Healing With The Drumset, “an exciting breakthrough for Doctors, Special Needs Therapists, and Drum Instructors. Drum Therapy is written by celebrated drum virtuoso Pat Gesualdo, and helps Doctors, teachers, drummers, special needs therapy providers to implement his award winning, pioneering techniques of The Healing Art of Drum Therapy.

Gesualdo’s revolutionary Drum Therapy system is used throughout the world in schools, hospitals, community centers, rehabilitation facilities, day care treatment centers, and mental health center. This comprehensive resource contains material for the student/patient and the teacher/therapist. “This is the only book that is allowed to feature techniques in The Healing Art of Drum Therapy. It is specifically designed for drum instructors, so they can help their special needs students develop physical and cognitive functioning,” says Pat Gesualdo. “This course covers numerous rhythms in a variety of musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and more. The included CD helps to demonstrate all of the examples in the book.

The Drum Therapy system is currently used in conjunction with the D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities) program, a non-profit organization that helps children and adults with Autism, Dyslexia, ADD, Tourette’s, Aspberger’s, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and other disabilities develop retention, coordination, self-esteem, and physical and cognitive functioning. “We need the D.A.D. program to help children with disabilities,” said New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, as he wished D.A.D. Program Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo the best of luck, as the two spoke on a major radio station.

“I’m so excited to work with Alfred on this book. Drum Therapy® provides proven techniques to help those with disabilities overcome their specific hurdles in a fun and enjoyable systematic approach,” says Gesualdo. “My hope is that this resource and the D.A.D. program will not only help improve the lives of special needs children and adults, but will also introduce them to a lifelong enjoyment of drumming.”

“Drum Therapy, Healing With The Drumset” is now available as a book and CD package for $16.99. Pick up your copy at a local music retail store, or buy it today at alfred.com/drum.

Alfred Music Publishing is the world’s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop & performance materials for teachers, students, professionals & hobbyists spanning every musical instrument, style & difficulty level. Alfred’s home office is located in Los Angeles with domestic offices in Miami & New York as well as offices around the world including Australia, Germany, Singapore & the United Kingdom.

Since 1922, Alfred Music Publishing has been dedicated to helping people learn, teach & play music. Alfred currently has over 90,000 active titles. Alfred represents a wide range of well-known publications—from methods like, Alfred’s Basic Guitar, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Premier Piano Course, Sound Innovations & Suzuki, to artists like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Green Day, Michael Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Eagles, Cole Porter & George and Ira Gershwin, to brands like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, Rolling Stone Magazine & Billboard.

In addition to its own titles, Alfred distributes products from over 50 companies, including Belwin, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, Dover Publications, DW Drums, Faber Music, Highland/Etling, Kalmus, National Guitar Workshop, Penguin, TASCAM, Ultimate Support & WEA.

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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2-20-2022

CLIFTON N.J. (February 20, 2022) – Major reviewers all agree that the new book “The Healing Art of Drum Therapy,” is a must have for Doctors, Teachers, Drum Instructors, Special Needs Therapists, and for anyone who works in the disability field.

The Groundbreaking text written by Celebrated drum virtuoso/ D.A.D. Program Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo, enables Psychologists, School Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Behavioral Therapist, Drum Instructors, and Parents, to Implement his  award winning, pioneering Healing Art of Drum Therapy techniques. The new book and Gesualdo’s breakthrough program, helps children and adults with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other disabilities, to develop Retention, Coordination, Social Skill Interaction, Sensory Integration, Fine Motor Skill, and Physical and Cognitive Functioning.

“We find Drum Therapy to be very helpful. It is a unique and effective method used to tap into our children’s attention, focusing, and organizational difficulties, and through a medium that they enjoy, says” Dr. Phyllis Lakin, School Psychologist. “Drum Therapy” provides a good, basic foundation and approach for teachers and therapists, as they deal with potential situations while working with physically and mentally disabled students,”Says Bart Elliott at Drummer Café. “Pat’s book serves to inform both drum instructors and others in the health related fields of the tremendous benefits that drumming holds. I recommend this guide to anyone interested in learning what is possible when you bring drumming to those with special needs,” says Tiger Bill. “This excellent, well presented drum tutor book is a resource for drum teachers to help with students with autism, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, ODD, OCD, Down’s Syndrome amongst many others,” says Mike Dolebear.

“I’m so excited to work with Alfred Music Publishing on this book,” says Pat Gesualdo. “It enables the special needs to get a proven therapeutic intervention, in a fun and enjoyable way.”

Drum Therapy is now available from Alfred Music Publishing as a book and CD package, for $16.99, wherever books are sold.

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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8-14-2013

TOWACO, NJ, (AUGUST 14, 2013) — 94.3 FM The Shark, and the non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities) announced today that they officially launched the D.A.D. Sharkster Race Car. The Sharkster is a D.A.D. dragster designed in an outline of a shark, for D.A.D. The Sharkster made it’s debut appearance at the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. It is featured at major sports, music, entertainment, and family events at major sports stadiums and events throughout the United States.

“The Sharkster was a huge hit with all the kids and parents in attendance,” said D.A.D. President/CEO, Pat Gesualdo. “The Sharkster, and the D.A.D. tour bus, always draw huge amounts of people at our high profile media events. In addition, the vehicles give our sponsors the best Return on Investment, promotional and marketing opportunities, and helps them convey their personal message of how much they care about the kids.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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9-4-2014

SURREY U.K. (September 4, 2014) – Music can help children and adults with autism and other disorders, to stop violent behavior and cutting, and can help them develop cognition, social skills, and grade point average. This according to a new research study conducted at the Woodland Grange School in Surrey, England, and with the non-profit organization D.A.D., (Drums and Disabilities).

The Department of Education is distributing the results of the groundbreaking study in September 2014, in an effort to help teachers teach special needs students.The study was conducted by David Ciauro (EdS, MA, LAC), Pat Gesualdo, D.A.D. President/CEO, Teacher Christopher Topple, and Colin Jenkinson, Head Teacher for the Woodland Grange School.

“The study participants in our school have stopped violent behavior, self-mutilation, and have achieved a 100% attendance record, as a result of this groundbreaking Drum Therapy® research,” says Head Teacher Colin Jenkins on. “Their parents and I are in total disbelief of their success.”

For people with autism and certain disabilities, the synapses in the brain ineffectively communicate with each other. The researchers found that playing repeated patterns of music rhythms can re-train these synapses, and can help these people establish the correct synapse pathways. Playing repeated patterns of music rhythms which the researchers called “Drum Therapy,” helped the study participants to re-train the synapses in the brain, and develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Several clinical research studies prove that music and drumming are a beneficial treatment for disabilities. To test this theory, the investigators tested 5 children ages 9 to 15, and 4 adults between the ages of 30 and 55. The participants had autism, o.d.d., dyslexia, and violence and behavioral issues.The investigators measured the participant’s ability and behavior, and exposed them to specific methods of drumming they called “Drum Therapy.” All the participant’s abilities were severely limited since birth. One adult Johnny, was extremely limited non-verbal, severely low functioning with no coordination, and needed assistance walking. One adult Larry had autism, one adult Joe had violence issues and was low functioning, one adult Andre had O.D.D.., three children had A.D.D. and Dyslexia, one child had violence issues and engaged in frequent self-mutilation, two of the children had violence issues and low school attendance records.

Six months into the study, the limited verbal adult Johnny could count to 10 outloud, and do cross opposite hand and foot patterns at the same time. The children with A.D.D. and Dyslexia improved their retention and coordination. The children completely stopped self-mutilation and violent behavior, and achieved a 100% school attendance record.

“Drum Therapy was a beneficial treatment for the study participants,” Gesualdo says. “The results are promising that it might be used as an appropriate, alternative therapy for other disabilities, which can help people live happier and healthier through music.

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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1-24-2012

TOWACO, N.J. (JANUARY 24, 2012) – In what has been a leading international news story on AOL, Yahoo, Google, ABC, CBS, NBC television News, and other major media outlets on a Global basis, D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities) has been asked by Senators and Congressman throughout the United States, to assist in writing a law to help protect the rights of disabled children and their parents from neighborhood Home Owners Associations. National Legislators and D.A.D. are on a “Law Making Campaign” on a National basis. State and Federal lawmakers through the Country consider the project as Groundbreaking legal protection for disabled children throughout the United States.

Kentucky State Legislators Richard Henderson (D-Jeffersonville) and Keith Hall (D-Phelps) started the initiative. They asked D.A.D. President/CEO Pat Gesualdo to assist in writing new Legislation for House Bill 160.  State Representative Henderson and Hall and Gesualdo, held a news conference in the Kentucky State Capitol to announce the Law Making Campaign. In addition, the group announced that D.A.D. has filed a Civil Rights violation with the United States Department of Justice, on behalf of a local child with Cerebral Palsy. The boy’s home owners association was demanding his parents remove therapy equipment from his yard.

“Mr. Gesualdo and his D.A.D. Organization will direct the National campaign for this Legislation,” said Kentucky State Legislator Richard Henderson (D-Jeffersonville).

“I wrote several key provisions in this Legislation” said D.A.D. President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “As a result, the D.A.D. Program is the perfect outlet to help enact this vital Legislation on a National basis. This issue started because a special needs little boy and his family were being threatened, harassed, and discriminated against by their neighborhood Home Owners Association. This is a major violation of this little boy’s civil rights. I will pursue this vigorously, in an effort to protect this little boy’s civil rights, and for the protection of all disabled children throughout the United States.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.