Drum 360 is an introduction to the use of drums and rhythmic-based activities in a learning and therapeutic environment.
It is a fun and easy way to learn the skills and techniques required to lead drum circles and rhythmic-based activities for small and large groups.

Discover the many benefits that can be gained from participating in a rhythmic- based activity and learn how to help others by sharing the experience.

Explore how drums and rhythm can be used to add a fun, exciting, effective and lively dimension to your group work. 

Acquire the skills necessary to deliver a thoughtful, informed therapeutic learning  experience.

There are no prerequisites for this course and musical training is not required.

Interactive drum circle
The group will participate in a fully facilitated drum circle.
 
Drum circle how-to
The participants will be taught the principles and techniques of drum circle facilitation and they will be given ample opportunity to apply and practice these principles and techniques.
 
Tools of the trade
They will be introduced to the basic equipment that is necessary to set-up and manage a drum circle or rhythmic activity and they will be taught how to effectively and safely use the equipment.
 
Drums and rhythm 101  
This section will focus on drumming technique and learning some of the many rhythms and rhythmic combinations that can be used in therapeutic group activities.
 
Equipment selection and care  
Proper selection and care of equipment is an important topic that is often overlooked.  
I will discuss the methods that I use to select the best equipment and give tips on proper maintanance.
 
Drums and rhythm in a therapeutic setting
Applying and adapting the basic principles, techniques and skills so that they can be used effectively to create powerful drum and rhythmic activities for different populations and in varying therapeutic settings.

Bevil Spence

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0722386240

Bevil Spence is the founder and chief facilitator of  The Drumba Project
He has 15 years of experience as a drum circle  facilitator, hand-drumming teacher, drum and instrument maker.
 
He has presented facilitator training programs for,  educators and healthcare professionals at:

• The Dominican School For the Deaf,  
• Stikland Hospital,  
• Lentegeur Hospital,  
• Life Path group of clinics,  
• Akeso clinics
• Helderberg Society  for the Aged   
• Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, Upington
• Iziko Museums

Drumba is a self-funded  community-based project  which was established in order: 

• To share the many benefits or drumming and rhythmic activity.
• To explore use of rhythm, drums and  percussion as a tool in the therapeutic and education process.
• To encourage and support scientific investigation into the benefits of drums and rhythm