VMC 3- Day Drum Circle Facilitator’s Playshop- Chicago 2026

About this Event:

Dates: April 10,11,12

Schedule: Friday- 6pm-10pm,

Saturday 9am-5pm,

Sunday 9am-5pm

This Playshop will deliver:

-Hands-on practice for all participants

– Steps to create successful rhythm-based events

– VMC facilitation tools and techniques with built-in practice time

– Basic facilitator rhythm fundamentals (count in, count out, mark pulse, etc.)

Get familiar with basic facilitator skills like pulse and phrasing. Learn basic drumming techniques, how to start, stop and sculpt grooves while moving a group toward its highest musical potential.

This Playshop is also a helpful refresher for experienced facilitators to practice and challenge themselves at the edge of their learing.

Fee:– $350 Early Bird Discount (thru 3/12/26) . – $400 Regular Rate (from 3/12/26)

$100 off Returning Challenge Facilitators- contact us for a code.

$140 for one day if you are a vmc graduate- contact us for a code

Group rates available for teachers, music therapists and facilitators (groups of 5 or more)

This program was pioneered by Village Music Circles (VMC) Founder Arthur Hull after 50 years in the field and is co-authored by Jim Boneau.

John Yost is a VMC Certified Global Trainers with over 30 years of facilitation experience,

This Playshop is for:

Music Therapists

Music Teachers & Educators

Group Leaders & Presenters

Community Organizers

Musicians & Drummers

Mental Health Counselors

Counselors & Social Workers

Youth Counselors and Kids-at-risk Professionals

Activity Directors for Seniors

Health and Wellness Professionals

Trainers & Facilitators

Ministers & Spiritual Leaders

Life Coaches

Anyone seeking inspiration & new skills

John Yost – drumevents@gmail.com or 773-802-0605.

Learn more about John Yost & Rhythm Revolution at www.drummingcircle.com.