As well as facilitating community rhythm circles, we have a strong commitment to widening their use, and in training others to lead them. Jane trained initially with Arthur Hull, the foremost exponent of drum circle facilitation, who developed a methodology of enabling people of any experience to play together, based on the quality of listening and relationship between the group members. Strong emphasis is placed on the quality of experience of the participants, and in valuing their unique contributions, which makes community drum circle facilitation an ideal tool to work with marginalised and disadvantaged groups, and learners of any age.

Added insight has been gained through Jane's work on her PhD, which aims to map the field and explain it to non-specialists, as well as identifying the potential uses and applications of accessible group musical interaction.

Jane can offer a training package tailored to your needs - whether as an introductory in-service workshop, or more involved consultancy which will enable you to set-up and deliver community rhythm circles in your field.

Previous clients/engagements include:

• Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland - in-service workshop for music therapists
• Polyphony music project, Gartnavel Hospital - staff training
• Scottish Association of Music Educators - conference workshop
• In-Takt conference for teachers of music with special needs, Dortmund, Germany- extended conference workshop (over 4 days)
• Strathclyde University - part-time tutor in community music
• De Montfort University - lecture for Community Arts MA course
• Royal School of Church Music - percussion workshop
• Presbyterian Association of Musicians - workshops for east and west coast USA conferences
• Harmony, Hope and Healing - training for music project with the homeless in Chicago

As well as many in-service sessions for schools and individual practitioners