Product Review

The Drum Circle - A Musical Approach, is a 2-disc set that guides the viewer in facilitating musical drumming-based experiences. Learn to incorporate Kalani's unique musical approach to facilitation, community-building, and fun into your work. This DVD set is a must-have resource for anyone who facilitates group experiences of any kind and includes valuable skills, strategies, and tips. Who should buy this program? - People who facilitate music of any kind. - People who strive to encourage creative play. - Anyone interested in attending drum circles or group drumming experiences. - Teachers and trainers looking to refresh their skills with new ideas. DISC 1: 60 Minutes: A Musical Approach • The Drum Circle Defined • A Welcoming Experience • Drum Circle Culture • Grounding • Synchronizing • Echoing • Matching • Intensification • Calming • Fading • Modulating • Modeling • Playfulness • The Play Process • The Goal of Facilitation • Experiencing the Circle DISC 2: 70 Minutes: Nurturing the Tian • Types of Experiences • Conducting Considerations • Using Conducting • Recommended Instruments • Melodic Instruments • Types of Group Drumming • Why We Drum • The Community Drum Circle • The Venice Beach Experience • Free Resources at playsinglaughdotcom. NOTE: This is not a "how to drum" program. For drumming instruction or information about drums and percussion instruments, see one of Kalani's other videos or books, such as "Play Congas" or "All About Congas." Features over 130 minutes of content, plus FREE online content through the website. DVDs are coded to play in ALL REGIONS. This product is complemented by the 2-DVD set "Drum Fun! - Musical Games for Groups."