GET CERTIFIED
Become a Certified Drum Therapist.
Trained personally by founder Pat Gesualdo — the only person in the world authorized to grant this certification. Three segments, about 3–4 months, delivered by Zoom, phone, or in person.
ADVANCED CREDENTIAL
$795
one-time
Drum Therapist Certification
Trained personally by founder Pat Gesualdo, the only person in the world authorized to grant this certification.
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Official training manual
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Live training sessions & Master Classes — Zoom, phone, or in person
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Final course test & Certificate of Completion
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Approved by NJ for teacher continuing education credits
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Help implementing your practice in your local community afterward
ONGOING YEARLY
$125/year
Certification Renewal
Keeps your Certified Drum Therapist credential active after your first year.
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Continued use of the Certified Drum Therapist credential
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Stay current with D.A.D.'s training and standards
Why therapists, teachers, and clinicians certify
╼ Add a specialized, in-demand credential to your teaching or clinical work
╼ Use structured drumming to support motor skills, communication, and behavior for children and adults with autism, ADHD, and related conditions
╼ Join a network of certified therapists practicing across 15+ countries
╼ Approved by the State of New Jersey for teacher continuing education credits
The Certification Path — Three Segments
Segment 01 · Phone / Zoom
Pre-training conversation
Before you register, you'll have a conversation with the D.A.D. team by phone or video to make sure the certification is the right fit for your goals and schedule.
Segment 02 · Zoom / phone / in person
Registration & live training
Once registered, you'll receive the official training manual and attend live training sessions and Master Classes — delivered by Zoom, phone, or in person depending on your location.
Segment 03 · Assessment
Course, test & certification
Complete the Drum Therapy® course and a final test to earn your Certificate of Completion as a Certified Drum Therapist. D.A.D. then helps you implement your practice in your local community
Most candidates complete all three segments in about 3–4 months at roughly 2 hours a week, scheduled around your availability and your instructor's.
