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

    Napa State Hospital 2100 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, 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! About this event Village Music Circles™ Basic Facilitator Training will empower you to build a rhythm community while exploring the foundational elements of drum circle facilitation. Learn powerful facilitation techniques and develop…

    375 – 475

  • 3 Day VMC Drum Circle Facilitator Playshop – Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, 20-22 Wentworth Street, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Facilitated by Simon Faulkner & Benjie Williams this three-day event provides certification for participants in the Village Music Circles Global method of Drum-Circle Facilitation. It is a fun, experiential, and intensive three-day program that details the different stages and processes involved in leading a community playing improvised rhythmical music in an empowering and uplifting way.…

    395

  • 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…

  • Rainbow Drum Circle Day

    Free space & cafe AMICA 西区琴似２条３丁目１−１０ 共栄ビル ４F, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

    あなたもリズムの探検隊！『虹色ドラムサークルデイ』 リズム探検コースと隊長訓練コースがあります。

  • 1-day Introduction DCF program, Matusyama, Japan

    えひめこどもの城 西野町乙108番地１, 松山市, 愛媛県, Japan

    えひめこどもの城でドラムサークル・ファシリテーション体験セミナーとキッズコミュニティ・ドラムサークルを開催します。

  • 1-day Introduction DCF seminar, Sapporo Otani University, Japan

    Sapporo Otani University Higashiku, Kita 16jou, Higashi 9choume, Sapporo, Hokkaidou, Japan

    授業の一環としてドラムサークル・ファシリテーションのセミナーを開きます。 （学内のため一般公開セミナーではありません。）

  • Rainbow Drum Circle Day

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

    あなたもリズムの探検隊！『虹色ドラムサークルデイ』 リズム探検コースと隊長（ガイド）コースがあります。 詳細はこちらをご覧ください。 https://www.vmcglobaljp.com/rainbow-dcday

  • 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…

  • 3-day Basic Drum Circle Facilitator training, Sapporo, Japan

    Free space & cafe AMICA 西区琴似２条３丁目１−１０ 共栄ビル ４F, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

    札幌で初めて３日間ベーシック研修を開催します。詳細はウェブサイトをご覧ください。

  • DRUMJAM VMC India Playshop

    Our Native Village, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore, India Hessarghatta, Bengaluru, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore, India

    The India Playshop is back on the third weekend of October 2022. This is a 3 day basic residential training which is being held at Our Native Village Resort, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore, India, from the 14th till the 16th of October 2022. Roberto Narain & Vasundhara Das, VMCG trainers for India, will be facilitating this Playshop,…

  • One-Day Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation

    Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    ONE-DAY INTRODUCTION TO DRUM CIRCLE FACILITATION With VMC Global Trainer Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR Saturday October 15, 2022 11 AM - 5 PM Berkeley, CA One, Two - Let's All Play! Learn how to build community through rhythm. Get ready for a day packed with information and "hands-on" drum circle facilitation exercises! Village Music Circles™ impactful and…

    95 – 125

  • Introduction to Drum Circle Facilitation Training

    Greenbelt Youth Center 99 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD, United States

    One-day training to introduce and practice key elements of in-person drum circle event facilitation. Katy Gaughan (Drumming for Wellness) will host this introductory Playshop in Greenbelt, MD. 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…

    70 – 100

  • Tampa Bay, Florida VMC 3-Day Basic Drum Circle Facilitation Playshop

    Scottish American Society 917 Louden Ave, Dunedin, FL, United States

    For Who? Music Educators, Teachers, Therapists, Event Organizers, Group Leaders, and more. Musical Skill is not required, just a willingness to listen and a passion for learning and sharing your spirit!  Earn your Basic Drum Circle Facilitators Certificate with this inspiring 20 hour immersive training in the beautiful Gulf-coast town of Dunedin, Florida!

  • 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

  • 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

    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

    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  

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