Village Music Circles Advanced Facilitation 2-Day Masterclass
VMC Advanced Facilitation 2-Day Masterclass
Beyond Technique...Into Mastery with Arthur Hull & Jim Boneau
March 1-2, 2027 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The master class will immediately follow the DCFG Conference.
Extend your stay in the circle for two more days!
Or attend the Master Class even if you are not going to the DCFG Conference.
Early Registration Discount through January 15, 2027
details to follow
Small By Design
Enrollment capped at 20.
More circle time. More practice. More individual feedback. More opportunity to work your own edge.
The Next Chapter
With the Hawaii VMC experience complete, Arthur and Jim come together again for an intimate next step in advanced VMC learning—grounded in the work and looking forward.
Playshop Dates/Time
Monday, March 1st • 9am–9pm
Tuesday, March 2nd • 9am – 9pm
With breaks for meals and tea/coffee
Early Registration Discount through January 15, 2027
What does the music need now?
Hear More Notice More Choose More Intentionally
You know the signals. You know the techniques. You've spent time in the middle.
Now the work gets more interesting. This hands-on Masterclass is for experienced VMC facilitators ready to deepen the relationship between DCF Skills, Presence, and Musicality — and make more intentional choices in service of the music.
Bring Your Own Edge
Get in the circle. Listen. Play. Practice. Experiment. Get feedback. Try again.
Bring something from your real-world facilitation that you want to strengthen and work it with Arthur, Jim, and experienced peers.
Who Should Attend
Practicing facilitators: at least two VMC trainings, multiple years of active facilitation experience, and readiness to practice, receive feedback, and take responsibility for your own learning.
Led by Trainers Arthur Hull & Jim Boneau
Arthur and Jim will guide the Playshop, introducing participants to the essential mindset, tools, and techniques of drum circle facilitation. Through a mix of demonstration, practice, and reflection, Jim and Arthur will help participants build confidence in leading rhythm-based experiences that foster connection and creativity.
Together, Arthur and Jim provide a complete and inspiring introduction to Drum Circles Facilitation— combining the leadership and facilitation practices that bring a circle to life with the rhythmic and musical foundations that make it sing.
Additional Registration information
Masterclass fee does not include meals or lodging. Participants will register for hotel rooms when booking accommodations for the DCFG conference with the venue, Ocean Creek Resort. Their registration will offer an “add in” to the DCFG conference stay, which will include a room for Monday and Tuesday nights. See the DCFG Conference registration page for current options, pricing, and reservation information.
About a month before the master class, there will be a separate option from VMC regarding breakfast and lunch payments and planning.
To fully register, participants must register and pay for the workshop through VMC and for their accommodations through Ocean Creek Resort.
Early Registration through January 15, 2027: $295
Regular Registration after January 15, space permitting: $325
