Book: Chaos to Connection

Lucas Coffey has synthesized twenty-thousand drum circles of experience into a resource that will allow music teachers and educators to unlock the connective and creative power of drum circles with the youth they serve. This two-part book will take you on a journey beneath the music to the social and energetic relationships that allow the drum circle to come alive. The philosophy is paired with practical steps to facilitate your own drum circle program.

From Chaos to Connection:

“This is what I’ve observed in every improv circle I’ve ever been in: the music, or lack thereof, is a manifestation of the social relationships in the group. The feelings toward you and the other participants show up in a group’s willingness to connect to the music, create their own rhythms, collaborate with others, and contribute to the circle. It manifests in the circles that work, and in the ones that don’t…Some circles will have fully formed social networks, or a critical mass of healthy bonds that draw participants in. For others, like our instructive Gold Nuggets, you will have the privilege of learning how to build a network of healthy interactions from the ground up.”

“This book nudges us toward not only a more expansive musical experience, but a more compassionate, connected, and attuned community culture. It’s a treasure trove of Gold Nuggets and a mine of ideas, built on a wealth of knowledge and experience. Fortunate are the students who get to live in the world this book will create, one classroom, one rhythm at a time.”

– Dr. Jane Bentley PhD.