This video demonstrates a variety of easy songs that lend themselves to group drumming. I use these with group of all kinds, from music education in the classroom, to music therapy with groups. You can make them your own by changing up the lyrics and musical elements. Let me know if you find these useful and make sure to subscribe to my website news and YouTube channel.
Keys to Facilitation and Therapeutic Drumming
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This episode focuses on a few keys to effectively facilitating a musical process for groups including; how to not be a dictator and overly controlling, how to support others, how to help a group process through the music you play, and more. Kalani introduces you to two co-presenters at the 2016 Therapeutic Drumming Course; Abbie Ehorn and Miranda Rondeau, and he gives you some music for ukulele and percussion.
How do we know it’s a Drum Circle?
Keys to effective facilitation.
Zun Zun – Caribbean Folk Song
Paranaue – Brazilian folk Song
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China and Beyond
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Kalani discusses his recent teaching trip to China, what’s happening in the Music Therapy scene, how to use rhythmic breathing for health outcomes, how to lower the volume of group drumming experience, and shares a free resource for learning more about world drumming.
Therapeutic Drumming Course 2015
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We welcome talented percussionists from diverse backgrounds to the Therapeutic Drumming Certificate Course in Los Angeles, July 19-24, 2015.
Kalani talks about two ways to offer benefits through drumming and gives listeners a special discount code to save on course registration.
The More Music Show
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Kalani talks about his upcoming tour of China with Guitarist Benise, the MORE MUSIC video show on YouTube, the Therapeutic Drumming Certificate Course, online lessons at Curious.com, and shares one of the best ways to the best return on the time you invest in your work.
Watch the below video to find out more about Therapeutic Drumming.
Therapeutic Music Making
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Kalani discusses the practice and purpose of Therapeutic Music Making. Learn ways to use music to promote positive changes in your physical, cognitive, and emotional life. Kalani explains how to use music therapeutically for personal and community well-being. Find out more at http://kalanimusic.com and http://playsinglaugh.com.
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Easter Special
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Kalani is fresh off an Asia tour after presenting workshops in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. In this episode, he talks about therapeutic music making and how you can get trained as a therapeutic musician at the DCM Summer course (http://playsinglaugh.com). A special deal awaits you on Amazon, where you can save up to 30% using a special code that you will get at the end of the podcast! (Good from April 20 to 27)
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Developing Your Rhythm
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Rhythmic skill is an essential competency for creating music of any kind. Rhythm is at the core of musical movement and momentum. It’s what make music ‘feel’ a certain way, yet many struggle with rhythm and are looking for ways to develop their sense of timing and rhythmic acuity. In this episode of Kalani LIVE, Kalani give you four ways to develop your sense of time and have fun learning at the same time. Other news includes Flute Circles in Japan, The Developmental Community Music Summer course, Flute Harvest Native Flute School and The Drum Circle – A Musical Approach 2 -DVD set.
Kalani LIVE – Developing Your Rhythm
Drum Circles Defined
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Kalani defines and describes the drum circle in this LIVE episode. A drum circle is a form of community drumming where the participants are free to co-create music through an improvisational process, leading to a product of community value. Drum circles have been around since the late 1950 and early 1960’s as a form a recreational music making, defined by their inclusive and open nature. The term is an American one, given to groups of people who come together to create in-the-moment music for personal enjoyment.
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“TIAN” (energy, spring, or heaven)
Types of PLAY
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Kalani LIVE Episode #15 explores two types of play, coordinated and cooperative, and introduces a new song about Summer. Consider registering for the Summer DCM Course and learn how to create and facilitate community drumming and music making in general by visiting the DCM website when you’re done listening ot this PODCAST.
It’s Summer Song
Everyone LOVES Summer so why not sing about it! You can learn and download this song for FREE – and enter to win a CD
YOU can win a Rhythm Spirit CD by writing and submitting your own lyrics for the song. Just send your ideas to: office@kalanimusic.com by June 23rd, 2013.
Download  the music for “It’s Summer.”   It’s Summer in C.
COORDINATED PLAY
Here’s an example of a COORDINATED PLAY experience in the form of Guided Interactive Drumming. Notice that the facilitator is structuring, directing, and leading the kids through a number of different tasks to achieve the desired outcomes. He is also explaining how to think about their actions and what they represent and mean. This example features Kenya Masala, an X8 Interactive Drumming Facilitator.
COOPERATIVE PLAY
Here’s an example of a Community Drum Circle, which is a COOPERATIVE PLAY experience where everyone is making their own choices about what they play, how they play, and even IF they play. Notice that there are some people playing, some listening, and some are dancing.
Facilitation Training
To learn more about facilitating drum circles, guided interactive drumming, and HOW to design a PROGRAM that reaches specific goals for any type of population, attend the Summer DCM course in Los Angeles with Kalani. Visit PLAYSINGLAUGH.COM now.