Building Facilitation Skills: An Introduction is a 2-day training offering 12 hours of in-person instruction for people who feel drawn to bringing others together through rhythm and shared experience. No musical background is needed. This program focuses on connection first—helping you learn how to create safe, inclusive spaces where people feel seen, supported, and engaged.
Through simple rhythm activities, guided reflection, and hands-on practice, you’ll build practical facilitation skills while reconnecting with your own why. You’ll leave with the confidence to guide meaningful group experiences and a deeper understanding of how rhythm can support community, well-being, and belonging.
Building Facilitation Skills: An Introduction
Who This Is For
This training is for people who feel called to bring others together and create meaningful group experiences. It’s a great fit if you are:
You’re curious about drum circles or facilitation but don’t see yourself as a “musician”
A teacher, caregiver, therapist, coach, or community leader
A musician who wants to focus more on people than performance
Someone who values inclusion, listening, and shared experience
Drawn to community-building, wellness, or creative spaces in schools, wellness spaces, families, or communities
No musical background is required—just a willingness to participate, reflect, and show up as yourself.
About Dani
Dani Fiore has been facilitating drum circles since 2014. They have trained with skilled musicians and facilitators including Jim Donovan, Lana Ryder, Mike Tamburo, and Michael Deaton. Dani facilitates because watching the skeptical, hesitant, and newcomers experience the transformative power of the drum circle is a joy every time. Read their full bio here.
The Details
Includes 12 hours of training + up to 3 additional hours of community facilitation experience, PDF manual, & 1:1 follow up
When:
Saturday May 2 from 9am to 4pm (with an hour for lunch) Feel free to arrive between 8:30-8:45am
Sunday May 3 from 9am to 4pm (with an hour for lunch) Feel free to arrive between 8:30-8:45am
Community Drum Circles (included in your ticket):
Friday May 8 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday May 15 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday May 22 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
We would love for you to experience facilitating in community on these 3 nights if you are available to attend. Inviting friends, family, and neighbors to these community drum circles is welcomed and encouraged. You will receive free passes for friends and family at the conclusion of your training.
Location:
Empowered Music, 3327 Market St. Camp Hill, PA 17011
Meet at Building 1 Meeting Room
Feel like you might need a bit more? Dani is available for 1:1 follow up calls after the training via Zoom. One call is included at no extra cost for trainees.
Investment: $240 (with payment plans available until 4/1)
By the end of the program, participants will:
Understand what drum circle facilitation actually is
Feel confident stepping into a simple facilitation role
Know how to create a safe, welcoming rhythm space
Experience themselves as someone who can guide a group
Ready for Level II training which goes beyond the basics
Tickets are non-refundable but are transferrable if necessary to other trainings and events.
Coming from out of town?
We have many options within walking distance or a short drive from the studio to grab lunch or a coffee:
Chipotle, Starbucks, Oola bowls, Takashi sushi, Giant grocery store (Walking distance)
Silantra, Bamboo Pho, Core Life Eatery, Panera, Cornerstone Coffee House: (Short drive)
Nearby Hotel Lodging:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill (1.7 miles)
Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg Trademark Collection by Wyndham (1.9 miles)
Comfort Suites Camp Hill-Harrisburg West (2.1 miles)
Ready to Join the Circle?
If this program resonates with you, trust that curiosity. You don’t need prior experience, perfect timing, or a clear plan. Building Facilitation Skills: An Introduction is an opportunity to learn and connect with others, and explore how you can support people through simple, meaningful group experiences. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just a willingness to show up and participate.
Spots are limited to keep the experience personal and community-centered. We’d love to have you join us.
What People Are Saying
“Dani has facilitated drum circles for several of my client populations - including elders, patients and healthcare providers - over the past several years. Dani is exceptional at creating a supportive atmosphere, including every level of ability and confidence, and building community within the group. The training being launched will no doubt be an opportunity to learn from a superbly talented, humble, and kind trainer.”
— Claire DeBoer, Former Director of Arts and Medicine organizations
“Dani is a gentle teacher who leads with intention, clarity, and integrity. I learn as much from how a person teaches as I do from their curriculum. This was especially true in Dani’s group class. I would recommend this experience to anyone regardless of their experience level. There were many first-timers in the group with me and it was a joyful experience all around.”
— Mike Deaton, Facilitator
I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Dani and watching them facilitate at several of my summer retreats, and I continue to be impressed by the way they lead groups with calm, clarity, and genuine care. Dani has a natural ability to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where people feel comfortable participating, connecting, and being themselves.
As a facilitator, Dani is accessible, patient, and deeply attuned to the group. What makes me especially proud is how they’ve taken concepts learned in training and brought them fully to life. Dani translates these ideas into real, felt experiences that support stress reduction, strengthen social connection, and help groups quickly form a sense of community.
Dani is also a highly competent drummer and all-around musician. Their playing is grounded, musical, and always in service of the group rather than the spotlight. Add to that the fact that Dani is one of the kindest, most generous people you’ll ever meet, and you have someone who is both deeply skilled and a genuine joy to work with.
— Jim Donovan M.Ed.
“I was inspired and my spirit rejuvenated during a drumming session with Dani!
Dani is warm, welcoming, encouraging and super talented. Can't wait to drum with them again soon!”
— Ashlee D.
“Attending one of your hand drumming workshops was so much fun! I thought your teaching style was perfect!”
— Jessica Z.
“Dani is a fantastic drum circle leader and instructor. In the nearly two years I've participated in their drum circle events, they have always displayed a kindness, patience, and knowledge that is inspiring.”
— Daniel M.
“Dani is such an "accessible" teacher! Positive and creative, and very "in tune" with their students!”
— Nate M.