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The Art of Facilitation, Part 2: Teacher

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In part 2 of this eight-part series, Kalani discusses aspects of the Teacher archetype, as it relates to the Art of Facilitation using the Developmental Community Music approach. Topics in this episode include: having knowledge of the particular area, asking the right questions, connecting past knowledge with in-the-moment learning, saying ‘Yes’ more than anything else, being open to learning from one’s students, and keeping an attitude based in appreciation and humility. Find more at kalanimusic.com.

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The Art of Facilitation, Part 1: Leader

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What are the essential qualities of being an effective Leader? In the Facilitator Qualities Matrix, Kalani identifies eight qualities that combine to support the Art of Facilitation. Leadership is one of those qualities. In this episode, Kalani discusses various aspects of effective leadership including being a visionary, having an intention of helping, taking risks, being willing to listen, being tenacious, having knowledge of the subject, and being able to connect information and approaches from within and outside of the subject area.

 

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Drumming Happenings

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Kalani discusses the 2012 American Music Therapy Association National Conference and the role of the Music Therapy Drumming Institute in helping music therapists gain more facility in world drumming. Other topics include ProRhythms – music supported health and wellness practices, and Developmental Community Music Leadership training with a new drum circle facilitation certification track. Kalani will discuss and play the new ProRhythms tongue drum from Hardwood Music Company along with the A minor HAPI drum and the Native American Flute in A.

Community Drumming Types

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There are many different types of community drumming! Some of these will likely be familiar, such as traditional drumming or drum circles. Others, such as guided interactive drumming and clinical improvisation might be new to some. If you are a music educator, music therapist, or recreational music facilitator or guide (such as a Developmental Community Music leader or drum circle facilitator), this podcast will be of great interest to you!

If you’re not as familiar with group drumming and some of the terminology that is used within the genre, listen and learn! If you have any questions about anything in this podcast, leave a comment, but also email email through this site, as I don’t always see all the comments and may not answer your question soon after it is posted.

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The Rhythms of Life

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Kalani discusses how basic life rhythms relate to several aspects of health and how those rhythms align with and relate to musical experiences. You’ll learn about the different rhythms of the body and get some ideas as to how to structure musical experiences to support and facilitate positive physical and emotional changes that lead to greater health for groups. You’ll also learn how to use ‘the rhythms of life’ to support your own health goals.

Rhythms are part of every-day living and many of the body’s natural rhythms can be used within musical experiences to facilitate positive health changes. This is accomplished through designing and facilitating structured experiences that align with and modulate the bodies natural rhythms in ways that are intentional and desirable. Two primary areas of focus include the rhythms of walking and the rhythms of breathing. Both of these areas relate to �our general physical health and can be developed to affect emotional and spiritual health.

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Using POPS to Teach and Learn Rhythms

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Discussion of the POPS approach to teaching and learning rhythm patterns. POPS stands for ‘Pattern Over Pulse Sequence’ and is a methodical way to help students (and yourself) learn and play new rhythms. The same concept may be applied to melodic material, but this episode focuses on rhythm.

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