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About Us

​Philosophy / Purpose / Project

Team
introduction

Director introduction

Performance report

​Philosophy / Purpose / Business

理念

Philosophy

  • Through this opportunity to learn about drum circle facilitation, we hope to contribute to the spread and development of drum circles.

  • We create an environment where all drum circle facilitators, regardless of experience, can learn to improve.

  • Through online classes, we will be able to provide training from trainers living overseas, create an environment where you can constantly learn, and foster interaction between trainers and members.

  • We always maintain a global perspective and provide a place to connect with drum circle facilitators from around the world.

Purpose

  • Through this opportunity to learn about drum circle facilitation, we hope to contribute to the spread and development of drum circles.

  • We create an environment where all drum circle facilitators, regardless of experience, can learn to improve.

  • Through online classes, we will be able to provide training from trainers living overseas, create an environment where you can constantly learn, and foster interaction between trainers and members.

  • We always maintain a global perspective and provide a place to connect with drum circle facilitators from around the world.

Project

  • Through this opportunity to learn about drum circle facilitation, we hope to contribute to the spread and development of drum circles.

  • We create an environment where all drum circle facilitators, regardless of experience, can learn to improve.

  • Through online classes, we will be able to provide training from trainers living overseas, create an environment where you can constantly learn, and foster interaction between trainers and members.

  • We always maintain a global perspective and provide a place to connect with drum circle facilitators from around the world.

チーム紹介

The VMC Global Japan™ team is responsible for 《planning and operation》, 《translation and interpretation》, 《accounting and clerical work》, 《inviting overseas lecturers》, 《training》, 《Web and shooting》.It is composed of <<regional supporters>>.

Each member of the team, whether in Japan or overseas, has a base in the town where they live, and takes the form of jointly participating in one project while being multipolar.
 

Team introduction

We will continue to expand and strengthen the team with the aim of creating an environment where students can learn and work wherever they live by making full use of the Internet such as web classes.

Photo order

​ Mari Imoto: Lecturer Invitation Department (Ehime), Miho Kariya: Translation and Interpretation Department (Hiroshima), Jim Boneau: Training Department (USA), Noriko Mihara: Planning and Operation Department Supervisor & Training Department (Tochigi), Cameron Tummel: Training Department (USA), Akiko Koike: Lecturer Invitation Department (Osaka), Shuka Nagae: Translation and Interpretation Department (Aichi), Tetsuya Nakagawa: Lecturer Invitation Department (Nara), Hayami Yoko: Translation/Interpretation Department Supervisor & Training Department (Tokyo), Rinko Yonezawa: Planning/Operation Department Supervisor & Training Department (Hokkaido), Tomoko Yokota: Lecturer Invitation Department Supervisor & Training Department & Interpretation/Translation Department (Ehime) , Yoshihiro Ueno: Web / Photography Department (Ehime), Mei Nomura: Administration / Accounting Department (Ehime), Arthur Hull: Training Department (USA), Masako Yamamoto: Web / Photography Department (Ehime), Masako Yutaka: Lecturer Invitation Department (Osaka), Hidemi Kamiki: Regional Supporter (Ehime), Yukiko Saegusa: Regional Supporter (Kagawa), Megumi Adachi: Regional Supporter (Ehime), Natsu Matsui: Interpretation and Translation Department (Ehime), Koji Takahashi: Regional Supporter (Aichi), Yukari Matsumoto: Training Department (Hokkaido), Junko Chiba: Training Department (Miyagi), Yutaka Takada: Training Department (Hokkaido), Yasuyo Minoura: Translation and Interpretation Department (Aichi), Sumie Nishi: Regional Supporter (Osaka) , Haruhiko Nishi: Regional Supporter (Osaka)
 

理事紹介

 

Director introduction

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Director

Arthur Hull

Founder of VMC Global ™

Arthur Hull is a pioneer in drum circle facilitators.

We have traveled around the world to connect, support and shape our communities using music and rhythm. He is a talented percussionist and inspiration

Inspiring artists, excellent group facilitators, motivational trainers

Internationally known as. ... read more

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Director

Jim Boneau

VMC Global ™ Support Team

Jim Boneau, as Arthur Hull's right-hand man, contributed significantly to the systematization of VMC theory.

Supports VMC Global Certified Trainers.

He is an organizational facilitator and internationally known as a corporate human resources development professional. The skills to effectively convey policies and build trust through dialogue are put to good use in the drum circles. ... read more

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Director

Cameron Tummel

VMC Global ™ Support Team

Cameron Tummel is the world's hottest top drum circle facilitator

I'm a tater. He is the only one who has trained under Arthur Hull for many years and can be called a true disciple.

While supporting the VMC Global Certified Trainer, he studied djembe in Africa and

He is also active as a professional percussionist. ... read more

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Director

Tomoko Yokota

VMC Global ™ Certified Trainer Japan Representative

Tomoko Yokota is a pioneer of Japanese drum circle facilitators. He studied under Arthur Hull in 2004 and deepened his learning through his training. Actively in each country

We connect with facilitators and work together. Overcoming cultural and language barriers, together

To share the joy of making music and create a community that is physically and mentally healthy

I'm pouring energy. ... read more

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Auditor

Rinko Yonezawa / Noriko Yonezawa

VMC Global Japan Officer

Tomoko Yonezawa is a drum circle facilitator based in Hokkaido. He has studied under Arthur Hull since 2005 and deepened his learning through his training. ... read more

 

Performance report

実績レポート

[Full term ]

Number of events and participants

Practical training 46 times 1,153 people Online courses 100 times 1,265 people Events etc. 60 times 3,277 people
Total 206 times 5,695 people

[Phase 2 ]

October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020

Number of events and participants

Practical training: 13 sessions, 352 people

Online 17 times 187 people

Events and more 19 times 933 people

Total 46 times 1,472 people

Residence of training participants

Hokkaido, Miyagi, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, Toyama, Osaka, Nara, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Ehime, Fukuoka, Okinawa, America, Hong Kong

Member of the Japanese Music Therapy Association (nationwide)

Occupation of the training participant

University professors, university lecturers, elementary school teachers, kindergarten teachers, nursery teachers, music instructors, music therapists, occupational therapists, doctors, nurses, school nurses, organization staff, caregivers, life support workers, children's center staff, English teachers, music lovers, graduate students, university students, elementary school students, drum circle facilitators, percussionists, drummers, drum instructors, company employees, entrepreneurs

The requesting organization

Drum circle voluntary organizations, music universities, the Japanese Music Therapy Association, non-profit organizations, international schools, NPOs, elementary schools, universities, community colleges, children's centers, child welfare facilities, childcare support organizations,

[Phase 2 ]

October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020

Number of events and number of participants

On-site training   18 times 475 people

Online course 9 times 111 people

​events and others  9 times 322 people

Total 36 times 957 people

Residence of trainees

Hokkaido, Tochigi, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, Shiga, Kyoto, Mie, Hyogo, Okayama Ehime, Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto

Occupation of trainees

​ University professor, university lecturer, elementary school teacher, kindergarten teacher, nursery teacher, music teacher, music therapist, occupational therapist, doctor, nurse, nursing teacher, group staff, nursing staff, Livelihood support staff, children's center staff, music lovers, graduate students, university students, elementary school students, drum circle facilitators, percussion players, drummers, drum instructors, marimba players, office workers

Requested organization

Voluntary drum clubs, music colleges, NPOs, elementary schools, child-rearing support centers, universities, life aesthetics research institutes, children's centers, children's welfare facilities

[Phase 2 ]

October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020

Number of events and number of participants

Hands-on training   0 times 0 people

Online course 32 times 647 people

​events and others  4 times 158 people

Total 36 times 805 people

Residence of trainees

Due to the influence of the new corona, the practical training could not be held.

Over 600 people from 9 countries (Japan, USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, India, Philippines, Australia) participated in the online course that was held instead.

Occupation of trainees

Due to the influence of the new corona, the practical training could not be held.

​Therefore, it cannot be described due to lack of information.

Requested organization

Voluntary Drum Circle Organization, Child-rearing Support Center, Ethics Association, Music Instructors Association, Elementary School (Canada)

[Phase 2 ]

October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020

Number of events and number of participants

On-the-job training 3 times 117 people

WEB class 29 times 185 people

Events, etc.  12 times 582 people

44 times in total 1018 people

Residence of trainees

Hokkaido, Miyagi, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Ehime, Singapore, Malaysia, India

Occupations of trainees

​University instructors, elementary school teachers, nursery teachers, music instructors, music therapists, nurses, nursing teachers, group staff, care staff, children's center staff, civil servants, management consultants, music lovers, university students, translators, drum circle facilitators, Percussion player, drummer, drum instructor, psychotherapist, psychological counselor, butoh

The group you requested

Drum circle voluntary association, kindergarten, special school, music college,
Volunteer organization, special school (India), drum circle facilitator guild DCFG (USA)

[Phase 1 ]

October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019

Number of events and number of participants

On-the-job training 12 times 219 people

WEB class 9 times 55 people

Events, etc.  19 times 1160 people

40 times in total 1434 people

Residence of trainees

​Hokkaido, Miyagi, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hyogo, Himeji, Tottori, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, Kochi

Occupations of trainees

​University instructors, elementary school teachers, nursery teachers, music instructors, music therapists, nurses, nursing teachers, group staff, care staff, children's center staff, civil servants, management consultants, music lovers, university students, junior high school students, elementary school students, translators, Drum Circle Facilitator, Musical Instrument Player, Drummer, Drum Lecturer

The group you requested

Drum Circle Voluntary Organization, Gender Equality Center, Lifelong Learning Center, Children's Welfare Facility, University Seminar, Music Class, World Conference, Outdoor School, Disaster Area Support Organization, Paid Elderly Home with Nursing Care, Youth Conference Center, Fair Trade Office, Public halls, elementary and secondary education institutions, higher education institutions, etc.

Information on supporting members

賛助会員

We are looking for supporting members for the 3rd year of Reiwa (October 1, 2021 to the end of September 2022).

VMC Global Japan is always looking for supporting members to support us. It does not matter whether you are an individual or a corporation. The support membership fee received from all of you is used for training management and teaching material development expenses such as textbooks.

Supporting member annual membership fee 10,000 yen per unit

The membership fee is the annual membership fee, and the unit is the year from October 1st to the end of September of the following year.

There is no administrative fee.

We will inform you of performance reports and advance reservations for training.

Full of Smiles

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