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What
People Say
Feedback from staff at IDS (housing association staff conference)
“I now have sore hands, a headache but it was lots of fun!”
“Using the drums in a large group showed how important it is to all pull in the right direction”
“It was interesting to see how changes need time before everything settles again – this was true in the drum circle but also at work”
“Drum Dynamics was a great idea for a staff conference. It was far more inclusive than other training events I have been to, was much more entertaining and everyone was able to participate.”
“This was far better than the usual staff conference. All the staff took part as a whole group rather than sitting around bored listening to others talking”
“I feel much more relaxed and de-stressed”
“A good way to relax tension and do something different and enjoyable with my colleagues. I am very glad to have taken part. I realize that everyone in the group has a part to play in the exercise.”
“The drum circle was good way to relax tension and do something different and enjoyable with my colleagues”
“When I read the agenda for the day I did think that I wasn’t going to enjoy myself, but I did”
“I enjoyed drumming much more than I thought I would”
“Completely different to anything I have attended before, but most enjoyable”
'The afternoon
went down well, some very encouraging evaluations from the staff
saying that they really enjoyed the session and that they felt
they got a lot out of it. If you ever need a reference to another
organisation you can always use me here!.'
Neal Shelton-Green, Deputy Progamme Manager, Sure Start Swindon
Health Authority 
'Your musical
ability and your power of communication spoke to us both hilariously
and profoundly'
Nigel Uden, Southern Synod Summer School
'You created
a wonderful environment which allowed everyone to participate.
It moved us on as a group and helped set up a brilliant atmosphere
for the rest of our time together. A great experience of enjoying
and expressing our unity and learning to listen and share'
Julian Hubbard, Guildford Diocese
'When we
were looking for a memorable way to launch a major communication
improvement programme, Drum Circles provided a thought provoking
way for individuals to consider their communication styles in
group situations. The 200 managers who attended the programme
universally praised the relevance of the Drum Circle and the
way in which Chip ran the sessions'
David Thorogood, Consultant, Capita Learning & Development
The following
are all quotes from participants of a drum circle at The
Nelson Trust, Rehabilitation Centre
'...Chip
was funny, encouraging, and obviously enjoyed working with us...connection
with others and individual expression...mood lifter, laughter
and joy...'
...being
able to relax and not feel silly. Glad to see everyone enjoying
themselves...'
'..good
fun, loads of energy, variety of instruments, togetherness..'
'...fantastic,
amazing, incredible - all beginners - everyone has rhythm -
worked as a group with people leading off spontaneously - variety
of drums and sounds - really good....drums are good - everyone
can and does take part, everyone contributes to fantastic sound
that evolves - bring it back!...'
'..learning
that I can have fun without being self-conscious...'
'...playing
drums and losing myself in rhythm..'
'...losing
inhibitions! Listening and working in with others, having different
patterns emerging, not feeling shy to have a go...'
'...I really
enjoyed myself, thanks...'
'We were
so, so pleased to have a drum circle at TASTE on Thursday evening.
I think your two slots were one of the highlights of the evening
- and really engaged the audience. I have never heard you guys
before and was blown away!'
Liz Holy Trinity Brompton
'Thanks
for the fantastic day - it really was the best time of my life!
I just loved it and was moved very powerfully in my life. I
felt impassioned, emboldened and renewed. It was a wonderful
time. I now play the djembe!'
Douglas Quinton, Surrey, UK.
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