Songs From The Heart
Please enjoy music created by Daniel’s Music Foundation Co-Founder, Daniel Trush, and Artistic Director, Gerry Powers, which shares a message to inspire kindness and understanding for all.
Meet Daniel Trush
Daniel is the Co-Founder of and inspiration for Daniel’s Music Foundation and along with his family, is actively involved in all areas of the organization. He is the man responsible for naming our key performance indicator, the “smile-o-meter,” which focuses on the changes in attitudes and outlook reported by our members - a measure we take very seriously. But most importantly, he is the life force that drives DMF and serves as the ambassador for our mission - a living example of acceptance, kindness and joy.
In 1997, at the age of 12, one of five aneurysms burst inside his brain. His doctors did not expect him to survive, but he proved them wrong. Music in various forms played a critical role in every phase of his recovery. From the songs that kept him connected to reality during his coma, to the keyboard playing that helped him regain his motor skills; and even the music history class he took that ultimately inspired him to help others. Most importantly, it was music that maintained his connection to the people around him – and to the very essence of life. This life altering experience was the inspiration for DMF.
About Daniel’s Music Foundation
Daniel’s Music Foundation was founded in 2006 by the Trush family to empower individuals with developmental and physical disabilities through music. Today, we have expanded our programs from one keyboard class with five members to serving thousands of individuals - both locally in NYC at our 8,700 square-foot music center, as well as nationally through the DMF Virtual Community.
It’s simple when you think about Daniel’s Music. We are about 2 things: Music Programs and Disability Awareness. Our free and fee-based music programs are available to individuals with disabilities, both in person and online. Our Disability Awareness platform encompasses programs and events that help shape a mindset of mutual understanding and respect. Individually, they are both important. Together, they allow us to help more deserving people and make a meaningful difference in the world.
As an organization, we believe in inclusion, diversity, and the ability of all individuals to creatively express themselves. We are also passionately committed to changing perception, diminishing isolation, and providing access to music for individuals with disabilities. To learn more about Daniel’s Music, visit danielsmusic.org.