Daniel's Music Foundation

Daniel's Music Foundation DMF empowers individuals with disabilities. Our focus is to change perception, diminish isolation, and provide overall access to music for all.

07/20/2026

Access music from anywhere!

DMF Online is a place where individuals of all abilities can learn, connect, and celebrate the joy of music together, regardless of where they live. All classes and events are free, and with a variety of options available, including a robust On-Demand video library.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.danielsmusic.org/dmf-online

07/16/2026

Introducing the top ten 2026 Danny Award winners—bands, instrumentalists, and soloists—who represent a broad spectrum of genres and cultures from around the world. Enjoy stirring performances and be moved by their powerful stories on Sunday, October 18th. Additional special performances include Just Call Me By My Name® record label artists, singer/songwriter duo Daniel Trush & Gerard Powers, and DMF Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Jeff Moyer.

06/03/2026

⏰ FINAL DAYS TO APPLY ⏰

The Danny Awards Call for Entries closes June 15!

🎤 Top 10 winners receive:
• A live performance in New York City
• Travel & hotel accommodations
• $1,000 (solo artists) or $2,000 (bands/groups)
• A Business of Music Workshop hosted by the Recording Academy New York Chapter
• A 12-week online mentorship program led by GRAMMY Award-winning professionals

If you’re a musician with a disability, this is your opportunity to perform, connect, and grow your career.

Apply before June 15.

05/12/2026

As we wrap up another incredible semester at Daniel’s Music Foundation, we just want to say thank you to all of our amazing members for sharing your talent, creativity, joy, and heart with our community. 💙

Our End of Semester Celebration was a beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring people together, and every performance made the room shine a little brighter.

We’re so proud of everything accomplished this semester and already counting down the days until we’re all back together in person this fall. 🍂🎶

Our 20th Anniversary Spring Benefit — DMF20: More Than a Moment — was a truly unforgettable evening, made possible by th...
04/30/2026

Our 20th Anniversary Spring Benefit — DMF20: More Than a Moment — was a truly unforgettable evening, made possible by the extraordinary support and spirit of our community.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, to celebrate 20 years of joy, learning, self-expression, and community through music.

We were especially proud to honor our Board of Directors as this year’s Instruments of Change, recognizing their leadership, dedication, and belief in our mission over the past two decades.
This milestone evening was not only a celebration of how far we’ve come, but a powerful reminder of all that lies ahead.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this one of our most meaningful and impactful benefits yet. Thank you for being part of this moment, and part of everything still to come.

04/16/2026

Annual Spring Benefit -- DMF20: More Than a Moment.

📍 Guastavino’s, NYC | 📅 April 24, 2026 | ⏰ 6–10 PM ET
Celebrating 20 years of Daniel’s Music Foundation and supporting free music programs for people with disabilities.

Learn more: https://onecau.se/dmf20

04/13/2026

20 years of music.
20 years of connection.
20 years of moments that matter.

What’s yours? 💙
Comment below or send us a message.

04/10/2026

More Than a Moment 💙

For 20 years, DMF has been filled with moments that stay with us.

What’s one you’ll never forget?
Share it in the comments or send us a message.

Free online Drop-In classes from Daniel’s Music Foundation, built for joy, learning, self-expression, and community. Des...
04/09/2026

Free online Drop-In classes from Daniel’s Music Foundation, built for joy, learning, self-expression, and community. Designed primarily for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, where every participant is seen as an individual.

✨ 25-minute live classes
✨ Monday–Friday on Zoom
✨ Join anytime, attend as often as you’d like

Address

1595 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY
10029

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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