
About this Event
About this Event:
Date:April 2,3,4, 2025
Schedule: Friday- 6pm-10pm,
Saturday 9am-5pm,
Sunday 9am-5pm
This Playshop will deliver:
-Hands-on practice for all participants
– Steps to create successful rhythm-based events
– VMC facilitation tools and techniques with built-in practice time
– Basic facilitator rhythm fundamentals (count in, count out, mark pulse, etc.)
Get familiar with basic facilitator skills like pulse and phrasing. Learn basic drumming techniques, how to start, stop and sculpt grooves while moving a group toward its highest musical potential.
This Playshop is also a helpful refresher for experienced facilitators to practice and challenge themselves at the edge of their learing.
Fee:– $350 Early Bird Discount (thru 4/2/25) . – $375 Regular Rate (from 4/3/25)
$100 off Returning Challenge Facilitators- contact us for a code.
$140 for one day if you are a vmc graduate- contact us for a code
Group rates available for teachers, music therapists and facilitators (groups of 5 or more)
This program was pioneered by Village Music Circles (VMC) Founder Arthur Hull after 50 years in the field and is co-authored by Jim Boneau.
John Yost is a VMC Certified Global Trainers with over 27 years of facilitation experience, has taught and facilitated globally.
This Playshop is for:
Music Therapists
Music Teachers & Educators
Group Leaders & Presenters
Community Organizers
Musicians & Drummers
Mental Health Counselors
Counselors & Social Workers
Youth Counselors and Kids-at-risk Professionals
Activity Directors for Seniors
Health and Wellness Professionals
Trainers & Facilitators
Ministers & Spiritual Leaders
Life Coaches
Anyone seeking inspiration & new skills
John Yost – [email protected] or 773-802-0605.
Learn more about John Yost & Rhythm Revolution at www.drummingcircle.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1841 S River Rd, 1841 South River Road, Des Plaines, United States
USD 350.00 to USD 375.00