Village Music Circles Certification

Village Music Circles (VMC) has pioneered the field of professional Drum Circle Facilitation (DCF). The Village Music Circles’ Facilitation Training is internationally recognized as the defining standard for DCF training excellence.

VMC Certification is created to provide a standard that is identifiable, achievable and measurable by which a DCF can be evaluated.

Certification provides a standard of recognition for individuals who have participated in the VMC leadership trainings. Certified Drum Circle Facilitators will have achieved a high standard of facilitation skills and VMC core community building values into their DCF practice.

Through achievement of certification, Drum Circle Facilitators will gain international recognition for meeting standards of excellence in facilitation skills, leadership and community building.

To be eligible for VMC Certification, Facilitators must complete:

   •  One week long VMC level 1 training

   •  Two Advanced Leadership Trainings

   •  Evaluation process: self-assessment and peer-review

Facilitators certified by VMC will receive the following:

    • A VMC Certified logo for professional use

    • Listing on the VMC website

    • Professional references from VMC upon request

    • Potential for selection for facilitating VMC events

The second Mentorship Experience will offer Facilitators on the path to certification an opportunity for evaluation and peer-review.  Successful completion of all requirements will culminate in Village Music Circles Certification.

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