“OH MY GOD!!! What a powerhouse of a movie. It’s the original "WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM!" on steroids. You have filled in the cracks and rounded the edges of the segways to deliver a seamless multi-layered message. You have managed to cover all, (And I do mean ALL!), the bases, and done so in an uplifting and energizing way. You have merged all the diverse and different voices into a harmonious chorus. Thank you for this lovely gift to our community. And thank you John, for helping us share our spirit and our message.”
—Arthur Hull, Father of the Modern Drum Circle Movement and Founder of Village Music Circles.
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LEARN HOW TO LEAD A DRUM CIRCLE!
Take the FREE Mini Course below on Drum Circle Leadership by Jim Donovan
and also watch The Village Music Circle Video On Drum Circle Facilitation featuring Arthur Hull
If you are already a drum circle leader and want to become an official ambassador of the project, please contact John Pritchard at john@oneheartmovies.org.
VILLAGE MUSIC CIRCLE'S VIDEO:
An Introduction To The Art Of Drum Circle Facilitation
VMC founder and master trainer, Arthur Hull, lays out the basics of drum circle facilitation. Arthur narrates an overview of the 4-step Village Music Circles Drum Circle Facilitation protocol in this video featuring footage from drum circles at the Seattle World Rhythm Festival, Mac World and NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) conventions, and Arthur’s Playshop in Barcelona, Spain. An invaluable resource for beginning and experienced facilitators alike! Over ninety percent of REMO-endorsed facilitators have graduated from Arthur’s Drum Circle Facilitation Training. Arthur has also written four books on drum circle facilitation.
RHYTHM AMBASSADOR: Arthur Hull
The NAMM Drum Circle, led by Arthur Hull, is 400 people strong and has been sponsored by Remo for over 20 years. The Drum Circle has become a much anticipated event at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants Show) every year. As a rhythm ambassador, Arthur Hull, travels the world inspiring community-building through the metaphor of music. A protégé of Babatunde Olatunji, Arthur originated and defined modern-day Drum Circle Facilitation. His pioneering work has touched the lives of thousands of people, communities from corporate executives to kids at risk. Through his Village Music Circle trainings, Arthur has now taught over 10,000 people in 29 countries how to facilitate rhythm-based events. People from Asia to Europe are tapping into the pulse of team and community-building experiences that motivational music-making inspires. Over ninety percent of REMO-endorsed facilitators have graduated from Arthur’s Drum Circle Facilitation Training. Arthur has also written four books on drum circle facilitation.
How to Faciltiate a Drum Circle - Stop and Start
Join author and music therapist Christine Stevens, with music therapist Summer Lall, to practice how to start and stop a drum circle. We LOVE these cues developed by Arthur Hull and Village Music Circles: 1 - 2 - Back to the Groove!!!!
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DRUMS ARE MAGICAL. DRUMS ARE HEALING.
"Drumming has always been with us and lies at the heart of all humanity: past, present, and future. When we drum, we feel better. When we feel better we make the whole world better. Drumming is a magical healing force that can generate greater peace and positivity throughout the planet." — Drummer John (John Pritchard) - Visit DrummerJohn.com
