Drum Circles for Youth Training

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 training 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.

Who is this for?

This is for music teachers, youth workers, camp counselors and youth educators who would like to facilitate creative music making with the youth they serve. If you love watching young people come alive when they create music, this training is for you.

What do I get?

• *20+ hours of on site training
• *A training manual and resource book that personalizes your experience and population
• *On site feedback and guidance from your instructor (optional)
• *A strong protocol that scales to all levels and abilities
• *Dozens of activities that build social-emotional and musical capacity
• *Links to school music, health and wellness, and social-emotional curriculum

Dates & Locations

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: August 20th-22nd

Location: TBA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: August 14th-15th

Location: TBA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: August 27th-29th

Location: TBA

What others are saying (What was the most valuable tool you learned at the training)?

“This was one of the most valuable workshops because you got to practice teaching and get feedback on your teaching. Most PD you just practice from the student perspective.”

“The structure of how to get a drum circle started was incredibly useful. The formula is very easy and prescriptive to follow.”

“Pedagogy – learning the progression for teaching the necessary skills – Lucas proved himself to be a master teacher in this and other aspects.”

“How to build upon concepts and reverse engineer them (ex: rhythms) to fit the class needs and serve the group no matter what level and needs they have!”

“I forgot how much more connected a circle can be, even though some students struggle with that much attention and distraction. I also really value the games that we did, and that it’s important to stress the “Washing it away” when even the teacher makes a mistake. It seems to create a more “team” atmosphere!”

“The structure of Ritual, Rudiment, Games, Rhythm, Drum Circle.”

“All of it was valuable!”