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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Drum Circle Music™
Facilitator Training and Certification
DCM is an approach to facilitating interactive music-based experiences. It is used by Music Educators, Music Therapists, Community Music Facilitators, and other Professional Development Specialists to energize, uplift, inspire and unite children, adults and special populations.
DCM Professional Training Courses are designed and presented by Kalani. They are offered several times throughout the year, across the US and abroad. To find out more and register, visit the official Drum Circle Music website.
The World Rhythms! Arts Program (WRAP)
Gateway to Authentic World Music Traditions
Instructors:
- Kalani
- Ryan Camara
- Guest Instructors TBA
West African Drum & Dance
This exciting new curriculum combines traditional drumming, dance, songs, and culture from Guinea, West AFrica, into an enriching educational experience for students of all ages (upper Elementary and older).
Written by Master Drummer and West African Drumming Specialit, Ryan M. Camara and designed by Kalani, this program provides all the best information and skills to allow you to teach jembe and associated instruments with confidence. Learn two complete rhythm arrangements, including jembe, dundun, percussion, and xylophone patterns. Sing traditional songs and perform authentic dances taught by Master dancer, Marietou Camara. For more information, visit the WRAP website.
The Drum Course
- A Road Map for World Drumming and Music
The Drum Course will help anyone play, use and teach percussion instruments with skill and confidence. The Drum Course offers everything from basic skills to complete music and dance experiences. This beginner-friendly program incorporates a step-by-step process of learning and applying the building blocks of rhythm, drumming skills, traditional music, and teaching process. Designed specifically for Music Professionals and available as a stand-alone curriculum, or as part of other Professional Development Courses.
The Drum Course Curriculum includes:
A Guide to Rhythm
- Body percussion, Vocal grooves, Feeling rhythms from your head to your feet. meter, tempo, phrasing, dynamics, polyrhythms and timing.
World Percussion Overview
- Learn the names, origins and traditional uses of over 40 instruments from the Caribbean, Brazil, Central America, West Africa, Bali, China, Japan, North (Native) America, Spain, Ireland, the Middle East, Hawaii, and more.
Core Drumming Techniques
- Traditional, alternative, and adaptive techniques for Congas, Bongos, Jembe, Doumbek, Frame Drum, and commonly used percussion instruments.
Rhythms of the World
- Learn popular rhythm patterns for many instruments, the combine instruments to form traditional music ensembles. Mix and match during evening drum circles and jams.
Sing and Move
- Complete your education with spirited songs and dances. Enjoy creating community by combining drumming with traditional songs and dances. Add parts for Orff instruments, guitar, piano, recorder, Native American-style flute, and ukulele.
Bring the DRUM COURSE to your area.
Fill out a Program Request FORM.
The Drum Course is a Trademark of Kalani Music
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