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Drum Circle Facilitator Training Institute
Experiences in Intensive training
After intensive training
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～A Week of Discovery～
Drum Circle Intensive Training 2023 was a journey of profound discovery for me.
Based on my past experiences (as a teacher and drummer), I went into the training with some confidence, but on the first night, I was asked to facilitate a drum circle right away... Read more
Downer Ian
Resides in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
~ Experience the moment when sound and people connect ~
I first encountered drum circles when I was invited to participate by a teacher who was doing therapeutic music activities in my hometown . Tomoko Yokota (Tom Tom), a VMC Global™ certified trainer representing Japan, was the facilitator, and the venue was united in a … Continue reading
Hiroyuki Sato
Resides in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture
~Tandiga Tandi~
〇 Introduction "This is your chance! Now is the time!" That's what my dream friend said to me, pushing me forward. Last year, I unexpectedly saw my younger brother and best friend depart. With my 60th birthday approaching, I looked back on my life and thought about it. ... Continue reading
Makiko Shimoji
Resides in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture
What remains in my mind
I worked at a general facility for children with intellectual disabilities, and while searching for activities that would allow each individual to play a leading role, no matter how severe their disability, I came across drum circles (hereafter referred to as DC). I felt that this might be it, and took the intensive training courses in 2014 and 2015. ... Continue reading
Yuka Mimori
Resides in Date City, Hokkaido
～VMCで過ごした特別な時間～
"I know what a drum circle is, but where can I participate?" Before participating in the training, I had heard of the term drum circle and was interested in it, but I didn't know anything about when and where it was held, who was holding it, or how to participate. ... Continue reading
Yuki Kagawa
Resides in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
~ What remains in my heart ~
Working at a general facility for children with intellectual disabilities, I came across a drum circle (hereinafter referred to as DC) while searching for activities in which each person can play a leading role, no matter how severe the disability. I felt that this might be the case, so I took intensive training in 2014 and 2015.
For the five days that passed like a rage, I felt like I just enjoyed the experience on the small island of the Seto Inland Sea, but the things I learned with my body seemed to be firmly engraved, and the drawers were opened from time to time. Every time, there are still new discoveries.
I'm sure it's easier to understand if you talk about the training content in detail, but I'm not going to write it here because it's a shame that the fun will be halved when you actually participate. What I noticed during the training, and what is still warmly lit in my heart, is "connection" and "small sounds are important sounds". Even if it's a small sound, it's always connected to somewhere in the circle, and when you take it out, it's playing very nice music, which is so moving that it brings a sigh to the whole circle. Also, the road that follows with a small sound as a clue (I'm frustrated that I can't say it concretely, but it doesn't mean a road, but broadly and broadly) is very exciting.
One of the most frequently asked questions during the five-day training was "Why do you do DC?"
It is important to learn the skills and DC as a facilitator on this question, and I always ask myself to connect with each participant, not the facilitator's selfishness.
Another thing that remains in my mind is "KISS (Keep it stupid simply)". Although it is a preparation for facilitation, this word is a very important guideline for me in my daily life and in the workplace. Even if you feel that the problem is very difficult, if you replace it with a simple one and think about it again, there are scenes where the road is opened or it is transmitted to the other party, and it seems that DC is infiltrated on a daily basis.
Initially, there was a specialized part where people with disabilities were the protagonists, but when I noticed, everyone, both people with disabilities and supporters, was the protagonist, and they were on the same level as behind the scenes that supported each other. I am. Master Arthur Hull was not in a high place, but on the same level as us, and enjoyed learning and discovering together. Every time you take each piece of training out of the drawer, it gives you new discoveries.
Now, from "This may be ...", I'm thinking "Let's go with this".
Yuka Mitsumori / Hokkaido
Occupation: Welfare facility staff
イアン
~ What remains in my heart ~
Working at a general facility for children with intellectual disabilities, I came across a drum circle (hereinafter referred to as DC) while searching for activities in which each person can play a leading role, no matter how severe the disability. I felt that this might be the case, so I took intensive training in 2014 and 2015.
For the five days that passed like a rage, I felt like I just enjoyed the experience on the small island of the Seto Inland Sea, but the things I learned with my body seemed to be firmly engraved, and the drawers were opened from time to time. Every time, there are still new discoveries.
I'm sure it's easier to understand if you talk about the training content in detail, but I'm not going to write it here because it's a shame that the fun will be halved when you actually participate. What I noticed during the training, and what is still warmly lit in my heart, is "connection" and "small sounds are important sounds". Even if it's a small sound, it's always connected to somewhere in the circle, and when you take it out, it's playing very nice music, which is so moving that it brings a sigh to the whole circle. Also, the road that follows with a small sound as a clue (I'm frustrated that I can't say it concretely, but it doesn't mean a road, but broadly and broadly) is very exciting.
One of the most frequently asked questions during the five-day training was "Why do you do DC?"
It is important to learn the skills and DC as a facilitator on this question, and I always ask myself to connect with each participant, not the facilitator's selfishness.
Another thing that remains in my mind is "KISS (Keep it stupid simply)". Although it is a preparation for facilitation, this word is a very important guideline for me in my daily life and in the workplace. Even if you feel that the problem is very difficult, if you replace it with a simple one and think about it again, there are scenes where the road is opened or it is transmitted to the other party, and it seems that DC is infiltrated on a daily basis.
Initially, there was a specialized part where people with disabilities were the protagonists, but when I noticed, everyone, both people with disabilities and supporters, was the protagonist, and they were on the same level as behind the scenes that supported each other. I am. Master Arthur Hull was not in a high place, but on the same level as us, and enjoyed learning and discovering together. Every time you take each piece of training out of the drawer, it gives you new discoveries.
Now, from "This may be ...", I'm thinking "Let's go with this".
Yuka Mitsumori / Hokkaido
Occupation: Welfare facility staff
マッキー
~ What remains in my heart ~
Working at a general facility for children with intellectual disabilities, I came across a drum circle (hereinafter referred to as DC) while searching for activities in which each person can play a leading role, no matter how severe the disability. I felt that this might be the case, so I took intensive training in 2014 and 2015.
For the five days that passed like a rage, I felt like I just enjoyed the experience on the small island of the Seto Inland Sea, but the things I learned with my body seemed to be firmly engraved, and the drawers were opened from time to time. Every time, there are still new discoveries.
I'm sure it's easier to understand if you talk about the training content in detail, but I'm not going to write it here because it's a shame that the fun will be halved when you actually participate. What I noticed during the training, and what is still warmly lit in my heart, is "connection" and "small sounds are important sounds". Even if it's a small sound, it's always connected to somewhere in the circle, and when you take it out, it's playing very nice music, which is so moving that it brings a sigh to the whole circle. Also, the road that follows with a small sound as a clue (I'm frustrated that I can't say it concretely, but it doesn't mean a road, but broadly and broadly) is very exciting.
One of the most frequently asked questions during the five-day training was "Why do you do DC?"
It is important to learn the skills and DC as a facilitator on this question, and I always ask myself to connect with each participant, not the facilitator's selfishness.
Another thing that remains in my mind is "KISS (Keep it stupid simply)". Although it is a preparation for facilitation, this word is a very important guideline for me in my daily life and in the workplace. Even if you feel that the problem is very difficult, if you replace it with a simple one and think about it again, there are scenes where the road is opened or it is transmitted to the other party, and it seems that DC is infiltrated on a daily basis.
Initially, there was a specialized part where people with disabilities were the protagonists, but when I noticed, everyone, both people with disabilities and supporters, was the protagonist, and they were on the same level as behind the scenes that supported each other. I am. Master Arthur Hull was not in a high place, but on the same level as us, and enjoyed learning and discovering together. Every time you take each piece of training out of the drawer, it gives you new discoveries.
Now, from "This may be ...", I'm thinking "Let's go with this".
Yuka Mitsumori / Hokkaido
Occupation: Welfare facility staff
香川由樹
~ What remains in my heart ~
Working at a general facility for children with intellectual disabilities, I came across a drum circle (hereinafter referred to as DC) while searching for activities in which each person can play a leading role, no matter how severe the disability. I felt that this might be the case, so I took intensive training in 2014 and 2015.
For the five days that passed like a rage, I felt like I just enjoyed the experience on the small island of the Seto Inland Sea, but the things I learned with my body seemed to be firmly engraved, and the drawers were opened from time to time. Every time, there are still new discoveries.
I'm sure it's easier to understand if you talk about the training content in detail, but I'm not going to write it here because it's a shame that the fun will be halved when you actually participate. What I noticed during the training, and what is still warmly lit in my heart, is "connection" and "small sounds are important sounds". Even if it's a small sound, it's always connected to somewhere in the circle, and when you take it out, it's playing very nice music, which is so moving that it brings a sigh to the whole circle. Also, the road that follows with a small sound as a clue (I'm frustrated that I can't say it concretely, but it doesn't mean a road, but broadly and broadly) is very exciting.
One of the most frequently asked questions during the five-day training was "Why do you do DC?"
It is important to learn the skills and DC as a facilitator on this question, and I always ask myself to connect with each participant, not the facilitator's selfishness.
Another thing that remains in my mind is "KISS (Keep it stupid simply)". Although it is a preparation for facilitation, this word is a very important guideline for me in my daily life and in the workplace. Even if you feel that the problem is very difficult, if you replace it with a simple one and think about it again, there are scenes where the road is opened or it is transmitted to the other party, and it seems that DC is infiltrated on a daily basis.
Initially, there was a specialized part where people with disabilities were the protagonists, but when I noticed, everyone, both people with disabilities and supporters, was the protagonist, and they were on the same level as behind the scenes that supported each other. I am. Master Arthur Hull was not in a high place, but on the same level as us, and enjoyed learning and discovering together. Every time you take each piece of training out of the drawer, it gives you new discoveries.
Now, from "This may be ...", I'm thinking "Let's go with this".
Yuka Mitsumori / Hokkaido
Occupation: Welfare facility staff
佐藤弘幸
~ What remains in my heart ~
Working at a general facility for children with intellectual disabilities, I came across a drum circle (hereinafter referred to as DC) while searching for activities in which each person can play a leading role, no matter how severe the disability. I felt that this might be the case, so I took intensive training in 2014 and 2015.
For the five days that passed like a rage, I felt like I just enjoyed the experience on the small island of the Seto Inland Sea, but the things I learned with my body seemed to be firmly engraved, and the drawers were opened from time to time. Every time, there are still new discoveries.
I'm sure it's easier to understand if you talk about the training content in detail, but I'm not going to write it here because it's a shame that the fun will be halved when you actually participate. What I noticed during the training, and what is still warmly lit in my heart, is "connection" and "small sounds are important sounds". Even if it's a small sound, it's always connected to somewhere in the circle, and when you take it out, it's playing very nice music, which is so moving that it brings a sigh to the whole circle. Also, the road that follows with a small sound as a clue (I'm frustrated that I can't say it concretely, but it doesn't mean a road, but broadly and broadly) is very exciting.
One of the most frequently asked questions during the five-day training was "Why do you do DC?"
It is important to learn the skills and DC as a facilitator on this question, and I always ask myself to connect with each participant, not the facilitator's selfishness.
Another thing that remains in my mind is "KISS (Keep it stupid simply)". Although it is a preparation for facilitation, this word is a very important guideline for me in my daily life and in the workplace. Even if you feel that the problem is very difficult, if you replace it with a simple one and think about it again, there are scenes where the road is opened or it is transmitted to the other party, and it seems that DC is infiltrated on a daily basis.
Initially, there was a specialized part where people with disabilities were the protagonists, but when I noticed, everyone, both people with disabilities and supporters, was the protagonist, and they were on the same level as behind the scenes that supported each other. I am. Master Arthur Hull was not in a high place, but on the same level as us, and enjoyed learning and discovering together. Every time you take each piece of training out of the drawer, it gives you new discoveries.
Now, from "This may be ...", I'm thinking "Let's go with this".
Yuka Mitsumori / Hokkaido
Occupation: Welfare facility staff
三森由佳
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