Ramblin Dan's Freewheelin' band (at Temple Israel)

A longtime New York Family Favorite, Ramblin' Dan’s high energy and engaging classes are driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work. Our priorities are having fun, providing a pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, and helping kids gain confidence. We aim to make sure every child feels appreciated every single time we see them.

At a Ramblin’ Dan music class, you'll hear everything from Rock ‘n’ Roll, Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop, Folk and Bluegrass. The music pulls from pop hits old and new, fun versions of well known kids' songs and Ramblin' Dan's original kids' music. Using the music to lead the way, your bandleader will help your kids jam along on instruments, use various props for activities, read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course clap, dance and sing along. We do encourage everyone to bring their own instruments to class during this unique time, though we will have extras there if you forget yours at home :)

For a ONE-OF-A-KIND musical experience for your child, come jam in Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band!

These classes are taught by Bandleader Gerard! Gerard is the epitome of a “Professional Entertainer” and he incredibly warm and engaging with the crowd. The guy just knows how to have a blast WITH a crowd and sounds great while doing it! Whether he is playing roles in Broadway plays like Green Day’s “American Idiot,” “Les Miserables,” “The King And I,” or “Be More Chill” or front-manning various touring musical acts, or jamming along with various Children’s Programs Like Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band, Gerard is at home on the stage. Most importantly, his comfort level transfers to the kids, so they can feel free to express themselves in classes and at parties. He’s a super friendly, engaging, high energy, talented teacher, and we’re stoked to have him in the Freewheelin’ Band.