With easy-to-follow instructions for group activities and rhythms, this book provides tools to lead drum circles effectively with people facing a wide variety of life challenges. Sections on outcomes, setting up for success, common challenges and practical adaptations of the drum circle guide you in leading sessions with your own groups. The compendium also offers guidance on pricing, evaluating your sessions, managing challenging behaviours and duty of care.

Demonstrating the potential of this empowering creative activity in supporting therapeutic and developmental outcomes, this book equips you to meet the needs of different groups through the healing power of music.

Contributions by: Lu Lu Leathley, Mary Knysh, Lucas Coffey, Nellie Hill, Jane Bentley, Rebecca Wermut, Christine Stevens, Ray Watters, Jorge Ochoa, Jaqui Barrett, Jana Broder, Carolyn Koebel, Laura Pawuk, Rufus Glassco, Terrie King, Kevin Callo, Judy Guthrie, Michelle Taylor, John Hagedorn