The VMC Team

Arthur Hull
Founder, Village Music Circles
arthurian@drumcircle.com

Born in Ogden Utah and raised Mormon, Arthur takes his mission seriously. Arthur has dedicated his life to making the joy of rhythm accessible to people everywhere. Through his trainings, books, dvds and music Arthur strives to bring people a direct experience of the joy of rhythm; empowering others to carry the positive impact of community building through rhythm forward into their own lives and community.

Arthur has sparked the world-wide movement of drum circle facilitation, creating a new and internationally recognized profession of the Drum Circle Facilitator. Arthur's goal is to help this growing community develop, and build a strong platform from which values-based professionalism can emerge.

Jim Boneau, MA

Jim Boneau is a facilitator, teacher, speaker and coach who has a passion for igniting leaders and professionals who are committed to the development of others. In 2000, after achieving success in corporate America, Jim participated in his first VMC Hawaii Playshop. He was so inspired from that experience that he left corporate America to embark on a journey to find his own authentic voice. Jim has discovered that the learning from drum circle facilitation training goes far beyond his skills in a drum circle. Jim has now made a full circle back to corporate America, as a facilitator and coach; drum circle facilitation is a tool Jim uses in this work. Jim has earned his coaching certification with the Hudson Institute, and a Masters degree in Coaching and Consulting from Bastyr University. Jim lives in Seattle with his partner Eric, their dogs Lucy and Sam, and their cat Nimbus.

Diana Hull PA, MPH
Managing Director
diana@drumcircle.com

As Managing Director, Diana oversees the organizational development of Village Music Circles. Diana's vision and focus contribute to the daily functioning of Village Music Circles while building the foundation for Drum Circle Facilitation as a vehicle for personal growth and professional development on an international level. Diana received her masters degree from the University of Washington. She practices as a Physician Assistant with a focus on community health promotion and global health. Diana loves to explore the natural world by foot, boat or snorkel.

Janet Planet
Creative Director
janet@drumcircle.com

After producing Arthur Hull's Trainings in the Los Angeles area for over 12 years, Janet now works for Arthur Hull, and his company Village Music Circles, focusing as Producer and Creative Director. In her rare spare time Janet Planet teaches Writing, Drumming, and Found Soundz classes in which students make instruments using recycled and re-purposed materials with the focused meta-message of how to be a creative thinker and creative problem-solver in everything you do.

Julia Scaroni, BA
Executive Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
BA Philosophy, UCSC.
outreach@drumcircle.com

As the Executive Administrative Assistant at Village Music Circles it is my job to maintain the organization and functioning of the office under the direct supervision of Program Director. I work closely with other staff members to ensure that the daily operations of Village Music Circles are performed with the utmost efficiency and detail while maintaining the excellent Customer/ Client Relations we pride ourselves in. It continues to be a pleasure to work for Arthur and Diana Hull, who are truly an inspiration and gift to the world of Drum Circle Facilitation. I am also a happy wife and a new mother.