Our Training Programs
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For K-12 School Districts & Regions
TDI works with school districts to train groups of teachers and counselors to facilitate Therapeutic Drumming programs in their schools. TDI provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions for students with a number of needs, including social/emotional learning.
This program includes:
A 12 day training course, approximately one day a month, working on learning to play traditional West African rhythms on Dunun and Djembes.
Helping each school acquire up all of the drums & accessories needed to implement a Therapeutic Drumming program.
Providing Coaching days of observation and customized supplemental training.
Teaching facilitators to build their own Djembes, and to maintain the ones their students use.
Continuing education.
Access to Master Drummers from West Africa for training and programming.
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For Community Groups & Organizations
These groups often include people from a broad range of community organizations who are interested in using congregate drumming experiences to support their diverse populations. These training groups are focused on helping trainees fine-tune their programs to meet their groups’ specific goals and needs. Some participants take the training just to be able to join such a vibrant and supportive community.
This program includes:
A 12 day training course, approximately one day a month, working on learning to play traditional West African rhythms on Dununs and Djembes.
Helping each trainee acquire / set up of all the drums & accessories needed to implement a Therapeutic Drumming program.
Providing Coaching days of observation and customized supplemental training.
Teaching to facilitators to build their own Djembes, and to maintain the ones their students use.
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Drum Building Workshops
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Interested in working together?
Try an Introductory Session
TDI is happy to come into a community with a 3 hour introductory session for up to 40 participants to give an overview of the training, an experience of group drumming, and to answer all of your questions.