About Dan the Music Man
Daniel Palese is an NYC based music therapist and professional children's musician with an MA in Music Therapy from NYU and a BA in Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College. Daniel's mission is to help facilitate musical experiences for little ones and families to foster interpersonal connection and self expression through music.
Daniel started out leading music and art classes at the West Village preschool known as The Perry School in 2011; there he discovered a passion for making and performing music for children. Through word of mouth, Daniel became an in demand entertainer for families around NYC. Today Daniel performs all over the NY Tri-State Area at countless parties and events!
Daniel believes that music and life experiences are one and the same, enabling little ones to empower themselves through music making, thus providing rich opportunities for growth across multiple developmental factors. Through music we can learn about ourselves and the world around us!
***Daniel is currently embarking on the next chapter in his music therapy career and is proud to share that he will be working full-time as a music therapist at West Haven VA Medical Center providing music therapy services for our country's veterans. He is currently available for parties and events from Sat-Sun.
Dan's repertoire spans across multiple genres, touching on classic children's songs, rock, folk, motown, standards, and current pop hits. From Raffi to Rolling Stones, AC/DC to Adele, Beatles to Bruno Mars or Billie Eilish, there's something for everyone to sing along!
Daniel started out leading music and art classes at the West Village preschool known as The Perry School in 2011; there he discovered a passion for making and performing music for children. Through word of mouth, Daniel became an in demand entertainer for families around NYC. Today Daniel performs all over the NY Tri-State Area at countless parties and events!
Daniel believes that music and life experiences are one and the same, enabling little ones to empower themselves through music making, thus providing rich opportunities for growth across multiple developmental factors. Through music we can learn about ourselves and the world around us!
***Daniel is currently embarking on the next chapter in his music therapy career and is proud to share that he will be working full-time as a music therapist at West Haven VA Medical Center providing music therapy services for our country's veterans. He is currently available for parties and events from Sat-Sun.
Dan's repertoire spans across multiple genres, touching on classic children's songs, rock, folk, motown, standards, and current pop hits. From Raffi to Rolling Stones, AC/DC to Adele, Beatles to Bruno Mars or Billie Eilish, there's something for everyone to sing along!
Daniel is great! He made it so easy to coordinate playing at my daughter and a friend's 2nd birthday party. Daniel played a variety of songs some of which I was happily singing all day. The kids loved him. Daniel had 15 two year olds dancing, singing, following him along with instruments and engaged like I have never seen. Everyone was still talking about how good he was a week later. Thanks for a fantastic party Daniel :)
- Stephanie L.
Brooklyn, NY
- Stephanie L.
Brooklyn, NY
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for providing the wonderful and engaging entertainment at my daughter’s 3rd birthday party. Your energy and excitement throughout the party kept the kids enthralled and focused - no small feat! I didn’t know how we were going to manage all those 3 year old kids, but you quickly took control of the party and led them in spirited song and dance. As you know, I have recommended your talents and services to many other parents, and hope that you will be available for our daughter’s party next year!
- Meredith J.
Manhattan, NY
Thank you for providing the wonderful and engaging entertainment at my daughter’s 3rd birthday party. Your energy and excitement throughout the party kept the kids enthralled and focused - no small feat! I didn’t know how we were going to manage all those 3 year old kids, but you quickly took control of the party and led them in spirited song and dance. As you know, I have recommended your talents and services to many other parents, and hope that you will be available for our daughter’s party next year!
- Meredith J.
Manhattan, NY