Everything You Need To Create Your Own Enjoyable Drum Circles
Lead Your Own Beginner Friendly Drumming Circles That Engage, Connect, and Boost Wellbeing
"Exactly what I needed to advance my drum circle to a higher level." -Rich S.





Get The Complete Drum Circle Leadership Training
with Jim Donovan M.Ed.
+ Bonus Bundle
✅ Start Now and Save $100 InstantlyThe Drum Circle Leadership Training Shows You...
◉ How to start a drumming circle that is worry-free, and “fail-proof” for any group .
◉ The Guide to Reducing Participant Resistance—to help everyone have more fun!
◉ Easy, step by step methods for leading therapeutic drumming activities and rhythm games – including complete video tutorials for each method that you can watch again and again for easy reference.
◉ Proven, pre-tested scripts so you’ll always know exactly what to say when setting up drum circle activities.
◉ Stress reducing rhythm and movement activities to promote anxiety reduction and boost physical exercise.
◉ A path to immediate implementation - My goal is to prepare you to lead a beginner friendly rhythmic music making activity for the people you serve right away.
◉ The 3 step preparation "ritual" I do right before each drum circle.
◉ Social drumming circle games that foster connection, bonding and positive communication between your participants.
◉ Valuable Tips to consider before leading your every drum circle.
◉ How to use drumming to elicit authentic self-expression—especially for beginners.
◉ The one question the people in your drum circle are DEFINITELY asking themselves—and how to answer it ahead of time.
◉ The Four Pillars of Drum Circle Music Making— that help to bring out the best in people.
◉ Brain building drumming circle warmup exercises that support improved focus, coordination and cognition.
◉ How to use drum circle "starter rhythms" called "Rhythm Seeds" to get and keep your participants creatively engaged.
◉ Clear drumming technique tutorials to help you and your participants to sound great and keep your hands safe!
◉ Proven methods for earning trust and bringing more enjoyment to your drum circles.
◉ Pre-designed guided drum circle technique practice sessions—for accelerated self refinement.
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Bonus # 1:
Signed Certificate of Completion
Validate Your New Knowledge and Unique Skills
At the conclusion of your drum circle facilitator training, you may request a personalized certificate of completion PDF with your name, contact hours, and credential (if applicable).

Your Drum Circle Training certificate is a high-resolution PDF suitable for framing. Included at NO COST At the Completion of The Training
Bonus # 2:
60 Minute Wisdom of Rhythm Workshop
Drum with Jim in this pre-recorded live virtual drumming event
Brush up on your drumming skills and discover how to apply what you learn in this online drum circle facilitator training to virtual formats like Zoom.

This valuable workshop is included at NO COST with today's order
Bonus # 3:
Drum Circle Leadership Resource Manual PDF
The Drum Circle Leadership Manual gives you a life-long resource for drumming circle activities and best practices.
Contained within nearly 300 pages and fourteen chapters is a deep dive into the philosophy and methodology for leading your transformational and therapeutic drum circle programs.

Chapters Include:
◉ Chapter 1: Foundation and Philosophy
◉ Chapter 2: Rhythmic Exercises & Warm Ups
◉ Chapter 3: Drum Circles- Origins, Benefits and Questions to Consider
◉ Chapter 4: Drum Circle & Music Making Techniques
◉ Chapter 5: Shaping the Music
◉ Chapter 6: Participant Leadership (PL)
◉ Chapter 7: Drum Circle Games for Social Interaction
◉ Chapter 8: Introduction to Melody Seeds
◉ Chapter 9: Rhythm and Relaxation
◉ Chapter 10: Introduction to Sound Empowerment
◉ Chapter 11: Teaching Tips and Techniques
◉ Chapter 12: Strategies for Self-Refinement
◉ Chapter 13: The Care and Feeding of Challenging People
◉ Chapter 14: Logistics and Post Event Concerns
Access This Value Packed PDF Resource Whenever You Need New Ideas or Inspiration...Included at NO COST
Bonus # 4:
Guided Practice Sessions Collection
A Complete Collection of Guided Practice Sessions For Ongoing Refinement
Drumming circle activities are designed to be used by anyone who is willing right away—and with little practice. But if you want to refine your abilities even further, I'll show you how!
Inside this course, you will find pre-written guided practice sessions for those who want to further refine their skills.

This guide contains practice sessions for in person, and virtually led activities.
I'll show you how to pinpoint simple strategies to bring the best out in people... Included at NO COST When You Purchase the Drum Circle Leadership Foundation Training.
Bonus # 5:
A Guide To Reducing Resistance and Earning Trust
Uncover how to create the optimal setting for enjoyable and meaningful drum circles
One of the most common things you may encounter leading drum circles, especially with beginners, is participant resistance.
Even though you and I already know how much fun and beneficial drumming can be, it takes some people time to warm up to the idea.
This guide—literally decades in the making—can help you reduce behavior and attitude issues BEFORE they start. It's based on 20+ years of working with challenging people of all kinds.

Inside, you'll gain additional drum circle "wisdom" that can help you help your participants move past fear... and into engaged connection.
Included at NO COST with Today's Order
→YES! I Want The Complete DCL Foundation Course + Bonuses!Get The Drum Circle Leadership Introductory Training + All 5 Bonuses
For Just $97
This is a special limited time offer. Regular price is $197.
Here's what you get:
7 easy-to-follow modules filled with videos, scripts and practice prompts that take you from the beginning of your drum circle.... to the very end.
Including:
- Course Introduction
- The Beginning of Your Event, Drumming Technique Lessons
- Creative Making Music Activities Using "Rhythm Seeds"
- The Philosophy of Drum Circle Leadership
- Social Connection Drumming Games Part 1 and 2
- Stress Relief Activities
- How to End Your Drum Circle
In all, you get:
- 21 video tutorials
- 11 Downloadable Scripts
- 6 Downloadable practice sessions
Plus:
- A Downloadable "Cheatsheet" summarizing of all exercises and scripts to keep with you when you start your first circle.
- 2 program templates
- 14 Point Drum Circle Check List
- 30-Day, Hassle Free, 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Plus these valuable BONUSES:
🎁 Signed Certificate of Completion after you finish the training
🎁 Wisdom of Rhythm Virtual Workshop with Jim
🎁 300 pg. Drum Circle Leadership PDF Manual
🎁 Guided Practice Sessions
🎁 10 Key Questions to Consider Before Leading Your First Drum Circle
🎁 A Downloadable list of 30 Rhythm Seeds – Drum Circle Starter Rhythms
🎁 14 Point Drum Circle Check List
🎁 Research Citations Supporting the Health Benefits of Drum Circles
🎁 34 Easy Ways To Improve Your Drum Circle
→YES! I'm Ready to Get Started
Get The Drum Circle Leadership Foundation Training + All 5 Bonuses
For Just $97
This is a special limited time offer. Regular price is $197.
You'll Receive...
7 easy-to-follow modules filled with videos, scripts and practice prompts that take you from the.... to the very end.
Including:
- Course Introduction
- The Beginning of Your Event, Drumming Technique Lessons
- Creative Making Music Activities Using "Rhythm Seeds"
- The Philosophy of Drum Circle Leadership
- Social Connection Drumming Games Part 1 and 2
- Stress Relief Activities
- How to End Your Drum Circle
In all, you get:
- 21 video tutorials
- 11 Downloadable Scripts
- 6 Downloadable practice sessions
Plus:
- A Downloadable "Cheatsheet" summarizing of all exercises and scripts to keep with you when you start your first circle.
- 2 program templates
- 14 Point Drum Circle Check List
- 30-Day, Hassle Free, 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Plus you'll get all of these valuable BONUSES:
🎁 Signed Certificate of Completion after you finish the training
🎁 Wisdom of Rhythm Virtual Workshop with Jim
🎁 300 pg. Drum Circle Leadership PDF Manual
🎁 Guided Practice Sessions
🎁 10 Key Questions to Consider Before Leading Your First Drum Circle
🎁 A Downloadable list of 30 Rhythm Seeds – Drum Circle Starter Rhythms
🎁 14 Point Drum Circle Check List
🎁 Research Citations Supporting the Health Benefits of Drum Circles
🎁 34 Easy Ways To Improve Your Drum Circle
You’ll receive unlimited access to The Drum Circle Leadership Foundation Course in an on-demand format, video tutorials, scripts, and all of the included bonuses.
Thanks for taking the time to read this far.
I’ve been training people in the "helping professions" since 2010, including those who work in recovery, mental health, education, social work, autism and intellectual-developmental disabilities.
Here are a few of the hundreds organizations I’ve had the privilege of working with:
✅ TEDx
✅ The State of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
✅ Veterans Administration
✅ Pyramid Healthcare
✅ Resources for Human Development (RHD)
✅ National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
✅ Percussive Arts Society International Convention
✅ National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
My mission is to help people relieve their own suffering through interactive music and wellness strategies.
I'd love the opportunity to show you how.
Jim Donovan M.Ed.
Your Moments Away From Having The Complete Drum Circle Leadership Foundation Training + All 5 Bonuses
For Just $97
This is a special limited time offer. Regular price is $197.
Your Unlimited Access Can Begin Immediately...
You'll receive: 7 easy-to-follow modules filled with videos, scripts and practice prompts that take you from the.... to the very end.
Including:
- Course Introduction
- The Beginning of Your Event, Drumming Technique Lessons
- Creative Making Music Activities Using "Rhythm Seeds"
- The Philosophy of Drum Circle Leadership
- Social Connection Drumming Games Part 1 and 2
- Stress Relief Activities
- How to End Your Drum Circle
In all, you get:
- 21 video tutorials
- 11 Downloadable Scripts
- 6 Downloadable practice sessions
Plus:
- A Downloadable "Cheatsheet" summarizing of all exercises and scripts to keep with you when you start your first circle.
- 2 program templates
- 14 Point Drum Circle Check List
- 30-Day, Hassle Free, 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Plus you'll get all of these valuable BONUSES:
🎁 Signed Certificate of Completion after you finish the training
🎁 Wisdom of Rhythm Virtual Workshop with Jim
🎁 300 pg. Drum Circle Leadership PDF Manual
🎁 Guided Practice Sessions
🎁 10 Key Questions to Consider Before Leading Your First Drum Circle
🎁 A Downloadable list of 30 Rhythm Seeds – Drum Circle Starter Rhythms
🎁 14 Point Drum Circle Check List
🎁 Research Citations Supporting the Health Benefits of Drum Circles
🎁 34 Easy Ways To Improve Your Drum Circle