DMF On-Demand
Welcome to DMF On-Demand, your destination for fun, educational and interactive content. With a variety of new and original content ranging from two minutes in length to almost an hour, there is something for everyone. Just choose what fits best into your schedule, sit back and enjoy. Sing and move along with some of our DMF instructors, learn a new instrument or simply discover something interesting about the disabled community. New content is released regularly, so be sure to visit us often to see what’s new from DMF. Thank you for stopping by.
Music Series
A collection of series that focuses on different aspects of music.
Music & Movement Activities
Tap, move and sing along with the DMF instructors in our Music & Movement Activity videos.
Talkin’ Music with Gerry
Join DMF Artistic Director Gerry Powers as he introduces a variety of musical terms and concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Instructional Mini-Series
Short, instructional videos where you can learn a new instrument or simply expand your knowledge.
Dance Break with Juliana
A new series, hosted by DMF Instructor Juliana Beekmans, who uses movement to illustrate how everyone can uniquely express themselves through dance.
Disability Awareness Series
A collection of series that highlights and celebrates the talents of individuals with disabilties.
Smile-o-meter Friday
A series hosted by an unlikely duo, Daniel & Ken Trush, who represent two stereotypes - Disability and Aging.
DMF KeyNotes
A series of short videos that highlights individuals with disabilities throughout history.
Nancy’s Book Corner
A new series, hosted by early childhood teacher, Nancy Trush, who shares children’s books that introduce and celebrate disabilities and differences.
DMF Common Chords
A series that pairs musicians from diverse backgrounds to share their musical gifts with all.
Songs from the Heart
Music written to inspire kindness, mutual respect and understanding for all.
Original Songs by Daniel Trush & Gerry Powers
The DMF Original Songs playlist contains new and original songs, created by DMF Co-Founder Daniel Trush, DMF Artistic Director Gerard Powers.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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Music & Movement Activities
Average Length
10 Minutes
Tap, move and sing along with the DMF instructors in our Music & Movement Activity videos. Posted weekly, these fun, easy to follow videos are sure to make you smile.
Talkin' Music with Gerry
Average Length
12 Minutes
Talkin’ Music with Gerry is a music series hosted by DMF Artistic Director (and former professional opera singer), Gerry Powers. The goal of this series is to help expand your knowledge-base of music, regardless of your experience level. The format of the show is conversational and engaging, allowing the viewer to easily follow along, learn and enjoy, all while gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of music.
Instructional Mini-Series
Average Length
5 Minutes
The new Instructional Mini-Series, led by DMF Instructor, Scott Schmitz and taught by a variety of instructors from Daniel’s Music, are short, instructional videos where you can learn a new instrument or simply expand your knowledge. Easy to follow and designed to help build the fundamentals of music in keyboard, lyric writing and voice, the Instructional Mini-Series is the next best thing to having a private lesson.
Keyboard
Keyboard 1
Introduction to Keyboard
Designed to make the keyboard accessible to many different learning styles, this easy to follow, introductory 4-part series covers the basics.
Keyboard 2
Finger #’s & Middle C Position
Learn how to use two hands and ten fingers through a variety of exercises in this 3-part series, leading up to a familiar song in Episode 3.
Keyboard 3
Both Hands in Middle C Position
Follow along through a sequence of exercises to learn how to play a familiar song using both hands at the same time in Middle C Position.
Lyric Writing
LYRIC WRITING 1
Introduction to Lyric Writing
This easy-to-follow, introductory, three-part series, explores creating lyrics from personal stories and using sensory imagery in writing.
LYRIC WRITING 2
Introduction to Lines and Rhyming
This easy-to-follow, three-part series, expands on skills learned in Series 1 and introduces new concepts like lines, rhyming, and song structures.
LYRIC WRITING 3
Writing Your Second Verse
Building off the tools from Lyric-Writing Series 1 and 2, follow along through a series of exercises to help you write the second verse of a song.
Dance Break with Juliana
Average Length
3 to 5 Minutes
Dance Break with Juliana is a new series hosted by DMF Instructor Juliana Beekmans, alongside other members of the DMF Community, who will inspire you to let loose and discover the dancer inside of you. The goal of this series is to encourage everyone to move and dance freely and confidently. Follow along as Juliana incorporates the five elements of dance: body, action, space, time and energy, while creating a safe, supportive and open space where everyone can dance. Dance Break is a fresh alternative to your daily coffee break and is a fun, healthy 2 - 3 minute opportunity to boost your energy and get your body moving. Remember anyone can dance, and nobody can dance like you can!
Smile-o-meter Friday
Average Length
15 Minutes
An online series hosted by an unlikely duo, our very own Daniel & Ken Trush, who represent two stereotypes - Disability and Aging and are just trying to bring a little sunshine into the world. Join them as they discuss thoughtful and engaging topics related to music and disabilities, share some of their own personal experiences in a light-hearted manner and highlight diverse musicians and individuals from around the world. The goal of the show is to create the opportunity for people to understand and appreciate differences – and of course smile!
DMF KeyNotes
Average Length
2 Minutes
A new series of short videos that highlights individuals with disabilities throughout history whose actions have had a significant impact on the world. Learn something interesting, while gaining a deeper understanding of how individuals of all abilities can effectuate positive change.
Nancy's Book Corner
Average Length
8 Minutes
Nancy’s Book Corner, led by our very own Nancy Trush, an early childhood educator (and Daniel’s mom), is a read-aloud series of children’s books that introduce disabilities and celebrates differences. Designed with children in mind but with a universal message for all, Nancy brings viewers along on a fun, educational, and thought-provoking journey using books from a variety of authors to help everyone see the ability in disability.
DMF Common Chords
Average Length
45 Minutes
DMF Common Chords is a long-format video series that brings musicians from diverse backgrounds together to share their musical gifts. Led by DMF Instructor, Juliana Beekmans, each episode features two different artists who share a passion and love for the power of music. Enjoy their performances, learn what inspires them and how music brings them together. We invite you to take some time to explore and enjoy the videos below.
Songs by Daniel Trush & Gerry Powers
Average Length
4 Minutes
The DMF Original Songs playlist contains new and original songs, created by DMF Co-Founder Daniel Trush and DMF Artistic Director Gerard Powers. Check out our latest music, which shares a message of kindness and understanding.
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