Tap Into the Power of Rhythm to Connect, Inspire, and Lead Your Group!
Immerse yourself in a transformative 3-day drum circle facilitation journey—trusted worldwide for over 40 years!
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Experience the Transformative Power of Rhythm
Are you looking for a dynamic way to connect, inspire, and lead your group, team, classroom, or community? Rhythm offers a universal language that dissolves barriers, uplifts spirits, and sparks meaningful connection—regardless of musical background.
Whether you’re a teacher, facilitator, therapist, leader, or anyone eager to make a positive impact, learning to use rhythm empowers you to:
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Unite people across backgrounds and ages
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Foster creativity and joyful participation
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Energise and motivate your group
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Enhance communication, collaboration, and wellbeing
Why Rhythm Works
Rhythm is accessible to everyone. It taps into something fundamental within us—helping individuals feel present, grounded, and connected. Group rhythm experiences are proven to:
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Build community and create a sense of belonging
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Support emotional expression and stress relief
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Encourage collaboration and highlight the power of teamwork
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Inspire leadership, trust, and positive group dynamics
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No Prior Musical Experience Required
You don’t have to be a musician to embrace the power of rhythm. If you are curious about leading your group with fresh, creative energy, this is for you.
Practical Applications
The skills and tools you learn through rhythm-based facilitation can be used in a wide variety of group settings:
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Education: Liven up classrooms, improve concentration, and boost morale
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Corporate & Teams: Enhance communication, teambuilding, and creativity
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Therapy & Wellbeing: Support healing, emotional health, and stress release
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Community & Youth: Build bridges between diverse groups, foster inclusion and cultural understanding
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Events & Gatherings: Create engaging, meaningful and memorable experiences
This Course is for
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School teachers & music educators
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Therapists, social workers & healers
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Corporate trainers, HR practitioners
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Trainers, HR professonals & team leaders
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Musicians, dancers & performers—professional or recreational
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Playgroup coordinators, youth workers & families
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Community organisers & volunteers
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Students & lifelong learners
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Spiritual practitioners & medical professionals
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Music lovers
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Anyone seeking inspiration and new skills
What You'll Gain
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20+ hours of immersive, hands-on learning
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A smaller group size and a highly personalised, supportive learning environment
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Simple, accessible methods to play drums and percussion
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A full-colour printed 50-page training manual from Village Music Circles (VMC)
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Core facilitation tools: leading, listening, body language, rhythm techniques, and many more!
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Understanding of group dynamics and universal rhythm principles
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Tools to create meaningful connection, collaboration, and creativity
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Greater confidence to design and lead your own rhythm-based programmes
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Research-backed wellbeing benefits
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Certificate of completion from Village Music Circles (VMC)
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Lifetime access to our private graduates Facebook group—your ongoing support hub—and connection to a wider global facilitator community
"Drums and percussion are the most accessible and enjoyable instruments—your gateway to tapping into the universal wisdom of music."
Over 40 years of Inspiring the world through rhythm
Developed by Arthur Hull, founder of Village Music Circles™ (VMC) and pioneer of the modern facilitated drum circle movement, this practical, proven method has empowered more than 15,000 people worldwide over 40 years to use rhythm as a tool for creativity, communication, and personal growth. Its impact continues to grow across communities, schools, wellness programmes, and workplaces around the globe.
Your journey, expertly guided
With over 40 years of combined facilitation experience, VMC-certified Global Trainers, Kumi Masunaga (founder of Drum Jam Hong Kong) and Harshil Filipo Chiostril (flying in from Italy) will guide you personally.
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About Your Trainers
Kumi Masunaga (Japan/HK)
Kumi is a native of Japan who has called Hong Kong home for over 30 years. She went to West Africa and immersed herself in its music and culture from the late 1990s through the early 2000s. While teaching drumming in Hong Kong and traveling to explore more African countries, in 2001 she discovered the world of drum circle facilitation. Since then, she has completed extensive VMC trainings, sharing the power of rhythm with diverse groups: youth, corporate teams, wellness and special-needs communities for 25 years.
Harshil Filippo Chiostri (Italy)
Harshil is a VMC-Certified Global Trainer and a dynamic force for community building in Italy. He has led the VMC 3-day Basic Facilitation Training 22 times and the 6-day advanced training 4 times across Italy. Recently, he co-trained with fellow VMC Global Trainer John Fitzgerald in Costa Rica. This is his first time teaching in Asia.
Modules
Module 1: Anatomy of Drum Circle and Basic Skills Module 2: Facilitation Tools and Techniques Module 3: Rhythmical Alchemy for Musicality and Presence Module 4: Understanding Concepts and Flow Module 5: Conclusion, Ceremony and Celebration! A full-colour printed 50-page training manual from Village Music Circles is included.
Schedule
Fri, 24 Oct (5:00pm–9:00pm): Welcome, introduction, core concepts, hands-on learning Sat, 25 Oct (9:00am–6:30pm): Practice, rhythm games, facilitation tools. Coffee breaks included. Optional communal lunch. Sun, 26 Oct (9:00am–6:30pm): Skill refinement, empowerment strategies, joyful Community Drum Circle (5:00-6:30pm: invite friends/family, FREE). Coffee breaks and lunch as on Saturday.
Networking & Community Building
There will be many opportunities to network with other facilitators and like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions, and experience levels. Join our optional communal lunch each day to network and connect!
(HK$100/day; simply select as an add-on during registration.)
A True Village Experience — Diversity is Our Power!
At Drum Jam and Village Music Circles (VMC), we believe in the power of a village: learning and growing together with people from all walks of life. We warmly welcome full-time students, seniors, parents with children, VMC training graduates, and more — because we know diversity is our greatest strength. This gathering is enriched by a diverse mix of new faces, returnees, and groups — just like a village, there’s a place here for you.
We offer special discounts and attractive offers for:
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Full-time students
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Seniors
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People with disabilities
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Parents with children*
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Group discount*
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VMC training graduates ("returnees")*
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Scholarship*
Training Fees
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Early Bird — HK$2,980
Register by 24 September. -
Standard — HK$3,500
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Group of 4 — Use code GROUP4 to register together at HK$2,750 each.
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Concession — HK$2,500
For full-time students, seniors (65+), and persons with disabilities. -
Scholarship — HK$1,750
Apply by 14 Sep. Announcement by 20 Sep. -
Group of 4 — Use code GROUP4 to register together at HK$2,600 each.
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VMC Returnee - Past Training Graduate — HK$2,780
For those who previously completed any VMC training, in Hong Kong or elsewhere. -
VMC Returnee attends FREE by bringing 3 new students who register at the early bird price by 24 Sep. Use this code VMCFREE to claim your spot now — limited time offer!
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Parent + child*
- Early Bird (by 24 Sep): HK$2,980
- Standard (after 24 Sep): HK$3,500
*Up to 2 children (aged 7–14) attend FREE with an accompanying adult. This offer is limited to first 5 registrants in total across Early Bird and Standard tickets.
Village Music Circles™
Ready to Lead with Rhythm?
Harness the power of rhythm to transform the way your group connects and thrives! Discover practical tools, inclusive methods, and research-backed benefits that will enable you to facilitate vibrant, meaningful group experiences—anytime, anywhere.
Step into the beat, and see what your group can achieve together!
"Now, more than ever, we find ourselves seeking ways to build community with an intention to serve, to inspire and to reach beyond what separates us. Playing music together puts us in touch with the creative force that directly connects us with humanity."
An Introduction to the Art of
Drum Circle Facilitation
Arthur Hull, the founder of Village Music Circles (VMC), narrates an overview of the 4-step VMC Drum Circle Facilitation protocol in this video.
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