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VMC Certified Trainers

Australia: Benjie Williams

Western Australia: Simon Faulkner

Germany: Ben Flohr

India: Roberto Narain & Vasundhara Das

Italy: Harshil Filippo Chiostri

Japan: Tomoko Yokota

Korea: 'SONG' Myoung-Hun

Norway: Lars Kolstad, Mikael Khei

Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark: Mikael Khei

Spain: Pau Gimeno

Southeast Asia: John Hagedorn, Rhonwyn Hagedorn

UK & Ireland: Dr Jane Bentley, Ray Watters

USA & China: Arthur Hull

US East Coast: Ashley Spain, Mike Deaton, Katy Gaughan

US Southeast: Steve Turner

US Chicago/Midwest: John Yost

US Texas: Matthew Kline

US Northwest: John Hayden

US West: Jeni Swerdlow, Alan Bruni ,  John Fitzgerald,

US Alaska: Gail Jackson

Canada Eastern: Louis-Daniel Joly

Canada Western: Lucas Coffey

Hong Kong: Kumi Masunaga


Village Music Circles Trainer support team:
Jim Boneau, John Fitzgerald, and Mary Tolena

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  • Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation

    Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation

    The Big Love Yoga Barn 1911 Central Ave, Charlotte

    The Big Love Yoga Barn and Ashley Tisdale are hosting a 2 hour, Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation, FREE workshop! All you need to bring is a chair! This workshop is geared towards people who are interested in creating opportunities for community building through rhythmic interventions. Using the Village Music Circle facilitation protocol, created by…

    Free
  • Community Drum Circle, Ehime, Japan with Arthur Hull, Jim Boneau, Tomoko Yokota

    Kaze no Hakubutsukan Yokohayashi 99-1, Ozu, Ehime, Japan

    現代ドラムサークルの基礎ぞ築いたVMC創設者アーサー・ハルがアメリカから来日し、ドラムサークル・ファシリテーション研修を行います。その研修の最終日、地元の皆さまへの還元イベントとして~リズムでつながろう~「コミュニティドラムサークル」を開催します。 世界のいろいろなタイコや小物楽器を輪になってみんなで演奏します。年齢や音楽経験は問いません。小さなお子様からシニアまで、ご家族そろって参加できます。 ゴールデンウィークの週末、鹿野川までご家族お友達と足をお運びください。   とき:5月6日(土)午後1~3時 場所:大洲市立肱川風の博物館 2階多目的ホール ファシリテーター(ガイド役):アーサー・ハル他 研修講師および受講生 参加費:無料 定員:80名 事前申し込み制 駐車場:無料 アクセスはこちら 申込フォームはこちら 主催:一般社団法人VMCグローバルジャパン 後援:大洲市、大洲市教育委員会、大洲市交流促進センター鹿野川荘

  • 1-day Introduction DCF seminar, Nagoya College of Music, Japan

    Nagoya College of Music 7丁目ー1, Inabaji-chou, Nakamura-ku,, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

    【名古屋音楽大学オープンキャンパス内 講座】ドラムサークルファシリテーションの基礎の基礎を体験しながら学びます。 トレーナー:横田友子

  • 3-Day VMC Basic Drum Circle Facilitator Playshop (U.S. – N. California)

    Mira Theatre Guild 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo, CA, United States

    Learn the tools & techniques to facilitate drum circles, bring any group to its highest potential, and make the world a more musical place! 3-Day Drum Circle Facilitator Playshop – Nor Cal/S.F. Bay Area with VMC Global Trainer, Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR March 24-26, 2023 in Vallejo, CA (US) Village Music Circles™ Basic Facilitator Training will empower you…

    375 – 475
  • Savannah, Ga VMC 1 Day Playshop – Intro to Drum Circle Facilitation

    The Hostel in the Forest 3901 US-82, Brunswick, GA 31523, Brunswick, Ga, United States

    Start your journey of learning - in a fun and supportive environment!  Use this knowledge in this 1-Day Playshop as a platform for your own individual creativity!!  All techniques and tools can be adapted to suit any specific population. This impactful and exciting learning experience is for anyone seeking to use music as a joyful tool…

    100
  • Savannah, Ga VMC 1 Day Playshop – Intro to Drum Circle Facilitation

    The Hostel in the Forest 3901 US-82, Brunswick, GA 31523, Brunswick, Ga, United States

    Start your journey of learning - in a fun and supportive environment!  Use this knowledge in this 1-Day Playshop as a platform for your own individual creativity!!  All techniques and tools can be adapted to suit any specific population. This impactful and exciting learning experience is for anyone seeking to use music as a joyful tool…

    100
  • UK Playshop, Scotland,VMC 3-Day Basic Drum Circle Facilitation Playshop

    Wiston Lodge, Scotland Millrigg Road, Wiston, South Lanrkshire, United Kingdom

    A 3 Day Basic Drum Circle Facilitation Training with Dr Jane Bentley and Paul John Dear. Using the Village Music Circles™ protocol, the UK Playshop (3-day Weekend) will empower you to build a rhythm community while exploring the foundational elements of drum circle facilitation. Learn powerful techniques and develop skills, whilst gaining the confidence to…

    400
  • 3-Day Drum Circle Facilitation Training (WDC area)

    Wellspring Conference Center 11411 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD, United States

    APRIL 14-16, 2023. Led by Katy Gaughan and Ashley Tisdale Location: Wellspring Conference Center in Germantown, MD Register here: https://tinyurl.com/6p84sdhc Village Music Circles™ Basic Facilitator Training will empower you to build a rhythm community while exploring the foundational elements of drum circle facilitation. Learn facilitation techniques and develop skills while gaining the confidence and knowledge to…

    350 – 400
  • 3 Day Basic DCF Training Münsingen/Germany

    Akademie für Musikpädagogische Ausbildung Baden-Württemberg Hauptstraße 33, Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    THE PLAYSHOP (it’s play not work ) In these three days you’ll have more than 18 hours of learning how to plan, start and facilitate a Drum Circle. Helga Reihl and Ben Flohr will share their knowledge, experience and joy in making community recreational music. No musical knowledge presumed, no drumming skills needed. You work with…

    Free
  • 3-Day Basic Drum Circle Facilitator Training, Marti (Pi), Italy, con Harshil Filippo Chiostri, in italian language

    Podere Amarti Via Val Dell'Olmo, Montopoli in Val D'Arno, fraz Marti, Pisa, Italy

    Drum Circle Spirit, con il supporto di Aramini Strumenti Musicali e Artedo Bologna e Modena, ti offre in esclusiva Il VMC Basic 3-Day Drum Circle Facilitator Training di Village Music Circles, presso Podere Amarti (Pi). Questo Training è stato finemente sviluppato da Arthur Hull in più di 40 anni di esperienza, ed è accreditato al…

  • Community Drum Circle, Tokyo, Japan with Arthur Hull, Jim Boneau, Tomoko Yokota

    National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Arts building Yoyogikamizono3−3, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

    GWに開催するメンター&インテンシブ研修関連イベントとして 東京・大阪でコミュニティドラムサークルを開催します。   詳細はこちらをご覧ください。 https://www.vmcglobaljp.com/drumcircle2023tokyo-osaka English info https://en.vmcglobaljp.com/drumcircle2023tokyo-osaka

  • Community Drum Circle, Osaka, Japan with Arthur Hull, Jim Boneau, Tomoko Yokota

    Annex Pal Hoenzaka Building B Chuou-ku Hoenzaka 1-1-35, Osaka city, Osaka

    GWに開催するメンター&インテンシブ研修関連イベントとして 東京・大阪でコミュニティドラムサークルを開催します。   詳細はこちらをご覧ください。 https://www.vmcglobaljp.com/drumcircle2023tokyo-osaka English info https://en.vmcglobaljp.com/drumcircle2023tokyo-osaka

  • VMC One Day Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation

    UDLES - Specialized University of the Americas XCCP+JW3, P.º Andrews, Panama City, Panama

    The Village Music Circles One Day Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation is will deliver valuable information and experience so that you can successfully facilitate a drum circle using basic techniques, and give will you a window into the vast world of possibilities that the art of drum circle facilitation offers. You don’t need any musical…

  • 8-day Mentor Experience, Ehime, Japan with Arthur Hull, Jim Boneau, Tomoko Yokota

    Kanogawaso 588-1 Uwagawa, Hijikawa,, Ozu, Ehime, Japan

    7年ぶりにアーサー・ハル、8年ぶりにジム・ボノウがアメリカから来日し、メンター研修を行います。 この研修は、インテンシブ研修修了者で、ドラムサークルファシリテーターとして積極的に活動している方が学ぶリーダーシップ研修です。 詳細はこちらをご覧ください。 https://www.vmcglobaljp.com/mentor-shousai-2023  

  • VMC 3 Day Drum Circle Facilitation Playshop

    VMC 3 Day Drum Circle Facilitation Playshop

    La Colmena Costa Rica Carretera Vieja Escazú, San José, Costa Rica

    If you work with groups of any kind, from children to adults, youth a risk, special needs, or corporate, learn to use rhythm to facilitate group connection, individual wellbeing and much more! This 20 + hours of hand-on, experiential training will give you the tools, techniques and philosophy to serve those you care about most.…

    350
  • VMC 3 Day Drum Circle Facilitation Playshop

    VMC 3 Day Drum Circle Facilitation Playshop

    La Colmena Costa Rica Carretera Vieja Escazú, San José, Costa Rica

    If you work with groups of any kind, from children to adults, youth a risk, special needs, or corporate, learn to use rhythm to facilitate group connection, individual wellbeing and much more! This 20 + hours of hand-on, experiential training will give you the tools, techniques and philosophy to serve those you care about most.…

    350
  • 3-Day Basic Drum Circle Facilitator Training, Bari, Italy, con Harshil Filippo Chiostri, in italian language

    Bari Bari, Italy

    Drum Circle Spirit, con il supporto di Aramini Strumenti Musicali e Artedo Bologna e Modena, ti offre in esclusiva Il VMC Basic 3-Day Drum Circle Facilitator Training di Village Music Circles, presso Podere Amarti (Pi). Questo Training è stato finemente sviluppato da Arthur Hull in più di 40 anni di esperienza, ed è accreditato al…

  • 3 Day – VMC Drum Circle Facilitator Training

    Briswest Centre 132 Latrobe Tce, Paddington Qld 4064 132 Latrobe Tce, Paddington, Queensland, Australia

    Join us down under for 3 day training event. Learn the how, why and tools for delivering successful drum circles and rhythm events to your communities. The exclusive Village Music Circles accredited drum- circle facilitator training in Australia and New Zealand. This workshop presents a clearly defined process for facilitating groups of individuals through the…

  • 3 Days Basic Facilitators training in Barcelona

    Back to Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya, where our Head Elf Started the DCF movement in Spain. Come to the sunny side of Barcelona full of Rhythm and join the Spanish Facilitators community.  3 days full of music to create and enjoy the community.

  • Australian VMC 3 Day Drumcircle Facilitation Workshop

    Brisbane, Australia Brisbane - venue to be confirmed, Queensland, Australia

    This is the comprehensive training program, developed by Arthur Hull and taught to facilitators across the world, which provides trainees with both the skills and theory to run drum circle events for a wide range of community groups. It starts on a Friday evening and runs across the weekend offering participants ample time to gain…

    395
  • Southern California 3-Day Fundamental Drum Circle Facilitation Skills Training

    College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, United States

    High-powered, dynamic, hands-on experiential learning in a creative and supportive setting. Beginner to Advanced, leadership learning for all levels! ................................................................................................... ..........Love the Launch Special - $100 off tuition from Feb 14-28th.......... ..........Early Bird Rate - $50 off tuition from March 1st - April 30th........... ............Organizational Discounts available - See registration page........... ............International Travelers Discounts available…

  • 6-Day Drum Circle Facilitator Intensive Training with Arthur Hull & Harshil F. Chiostri

    Toscana Nascosta Toscana Nascosta, Podere Capannacce, 130, Palaia (Pi), Pisa, Italy

    Week-Long Intensive Drum Circle Facilitation Training Build Your Community Through Rhythm! Village Music Circles™ 6-day Facilitators Intensive Training provides beginning and advanced Facilitators the skills needed to lead Rhythm-Based events for groups of all sizes and backgrounds. This week-long experience will immediately connect facilitators to a supportive international community while providing extensive opportunities to learn and…

  • Harmony, PA 3-Day Drum Circle Facilitator Playshop with Mike Deaton

    The Center of Harmony 253 Mercer Street, Harmony, PA, United States

    Music is medicine for our times. Learn the tools and techniques to confidently facilitate drum circles and share the power and joy of group music-making with others. This Village Music Circles™ Basic Facilitator Playshop is a three-day training that will empower you to build a rhythm community while exploring the foundational elements of drum circle…

  • VMC 3-Day DCF Training (Edmonton, Canada)

    YOUCAN Youth Services 11124 130 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Village Music Circles™ Basic Facilitator Training will empower you to build a rhythm community while exploring the foundational elements of drum circle facilitation. Learn facilitation techniques and develop skills while gaining the confidence and knowledge to successfully lead a rhythm event. Packed with information and hands-on experience, both beginning and experienced facilitators will have plenty of…

    350 – 400
  • 26th Annual Hawaii Facilitators’ Playshop ~ 10-Day Mentor Experience

    Camp Mokuleia 68-729 Farrington Hwy, Oahu, HI, United States

    The Mentor Experience is for advanced Facilitators ready to learn by leading. This 10-day leadership training is designed to strengthen Leadership and Facilitation skills by mentoring others through the week-long training process. A major focus of the Mentor Experience is the leadership training which begins with a 3-day Leadership Forum. Mentors will experience process oriented activities…

  • 26th Annual Hawaii Facilitators’ Playshop ~ Basic Facilitators’ Training

    Camp Mokuleia 68-729 Farrington Hwy, Oahu, HI, United States

    VMC 6-Day Basic Facilitators Intensive Attending VMC's week-long Hawaii Facilitators' Intensive will connect you to a supportive international community of participants from many countries. Our week of community learning will help you develop your facilitation repertoire, inspire creativity, and build the foundation for new and growing friendships that will span the globe and last a…

  • 3 Day Basic DCF Training Michaelstein/Germany

    Kloster Michaelstein, D-Blankenburg/Harz Michaelstein 4, Blankenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

    THE PLAYSHOP (it’s play not work ) In these three days you’ll have more than 18 hours of learning how to plan, start and facilitate a Drum Circle. Helga Reihl and Ben Flohr will share their knowledge, experience and joy in making community recreational music. No musical knowledge presumed, no drumming skills needed. You work…

    Free