ALFRED MUSIC PUBLISHING SIGNS PAT GESUALDO FOR GROUNDBREAKING DRUM THERAPY BOOK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.